Associate Finance Officer

The Associate Finance Officer supports the implementation of the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF) Accountability Framework, including financial management, monitoring, communications, and external relations activities. The role involves coordination with partners and extensive travel within Somalia to ensure effective humanitarian financing and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in the allocation and financial management processes of the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF) including review and advice on project budgets, grant agreements, financial reports, and disbursement of funds.
• Support implementation of the financial aspects of the SHF Accountability Framework including financial spot-checks, audits, and liaising with partners and staff.
• Assist in the implementation of the monitoring pillar of the SHF accountability framework including development of monitoring plans and field project monitoring.
• Facilitate knowledge-building and knowledge-sharing on finance, monitoring & evaluation within OCHA Somalia, clusters and SHF partners.
• Provide support in communication and external relations activities including preparation of public information and donor materials, maintaining SHF website and social media, and supporting donor meetings and reports.

Requirements

• Advanced (Masters) University Degree in Finance/Accounting, Business, Public Administration, Communications or related field.
• A first level university degree with relevant academic qualifications with a combination of two (2) years of relevant work experience may exceptionally be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Diploma/Certificate of Professional or vocational training in the fields of Accounting, Financial Management, financial controls or auditing (Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, Chartered Accountant or equivalent) is required.
• Applicants with Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services and hands-on experience in finance, accounting or auditing is required.
• Good knowledge of internal control systems and experience with accounting and auditing tools is desirable.
• Experience in performing communications tasks is desirable.
• Experience in the use of computers, accounting information systems, Microsoft Office software packages and web-based management systems is required.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Fluency in Somali language is required.

Skills

• Finance Management
• Accounting
• Auditing
• Internal Control Systems
• Management Advisory Services
• Accounting Information Systems
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Web-based Management Systems
• Financial Control
• Communications Tasks
• Certified Public Accountant
• Certified Internal Auditor
• Certified Fraud Examiner
• Chartered Accountant

Languages

English, Somali