Finance Officer – National Position (Internal Candidates Only)

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education, Knowledge and Experience

• University degree in business or public administration, finance, accounting, CPA or related area.
• Commitment to the humanitarian principles (humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence) and the work of Nonviolent Peaceforce
• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in administration, finance, accounting, or other related area is required.
• Experience in finance with a humanitarian nongovernmental organization
• Experience interpreting and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable country rules and regulations, and grants management.
• Field experience in emergency situations is required
• Experience working in multi-cultural environment
• QuickBooks experience
• Fluent in English and Kurdish. Working knowledge of Arabic is a significant advantage.

Skills

Independent Judgment/Analytical:

• Ability to manage information with discretion Ability to set priorities, solve problems and analyze data.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively process and consolidate information and documentation from multiple locations.

Interpersonal:

• Flexible, energetic and adaptable
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Proven ability to build relationships

Languages:

• Ability to interact confidently with and present detailed financial information effectively to colleagues and external contacts in verbal and written English, Arabic language skills are a significant advantage.

Financial Management:

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and accounting software; QuickBooks
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Skills in budgeting and budgetary control

Commitment to NP Principles:

• Demonstrate a commitment to NP’s mission and vision  
• All NP employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s guiding principles:  
• Nonviolence
• Direct action
• Radical connection
• Process-oriented
• Independence
• Nonpartisanship
• Redemption and healing
• Pluriversality
• Accountability

These principles and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships in protecting civilians in violent conflicts through unarmed strategies 

HOW TO APPLY

• Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and cover letter (max 1 page) through our website https://nonviolentpeaceforce.bamboohr.com/careers/533 detailing their experience and how they qualify for the role. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The closing date for applications is Thursday, 1st May 2025
• Candidates may be selected before the closing date; apply early.
• As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a technical assignment before participating in an interview.

SPECIAL NOTICE

Nonviolent Peaceforce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, communities we work with, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities and government guidance and complies with best practices in the Humanitarian and Development sector.NP expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We priorities ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. NP also participates in the InterAgency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

NO FEE

We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms. If you are approached for payment, this is likely to be fraudulent. Please check whether the role you are interested in is posted here on our website.