About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What we do</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence.</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">In collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life-saving aid, reconnect families and locate missing people – helping those who need it most, regardless of who they are and what side of the front line they are on.</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">We engage with authorities and armed forces on all sides, often confidentially, pressing for access to detainees to improve their living conditions and urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect non-combatants, including from digital threats.</span></p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Purpose</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Finance & Administration Manager is accountable for the integrity of financial and analytical accounting and for reporting from the field. The job holder oversees all financial resources and administrative activities, such as management of premises and staff travel in the sub-structure. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">This is a national/resident position based in Jowhar, Somalia.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Accountabilities & functional responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ensures that all payments are supported by the required documentation and that appropriate cash control measures are implemented and maintained </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Establishes and maintains appropriate bookkeeping systems and records for the substructure</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Prepares the annual budget, monthly forecast and risk reporting, cost-control, and analysis of budget deviations</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Responsible for proper management of the premises and ensures that all the passive security measures are maintained and fully functional</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Implements and monitors risk-mitigation measures in the area of responsibility, in close coordination with technical departments</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Follows-up on the rental payments as well as all other regular payments (electricity, water, gas, fuel, telephone, and internet services</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">In collaboration with technical departments and the sustainability team, leads and initiates measures to reduce energy consumption and implements gap closing measures identified in the sustainability assessment</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Supports in all travel arrangements at the sub structure level, facilitates visas processing and organizes accommodation for ICRC professional staff visiting the Office</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Supports the Human Resources function in organizing interviews and written tests, appraisal process and absence management</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">In close collaboration with the Human Resources department ensures compliance to statutory reporting and remittance requirements</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Responsible for general day-to-day office administration and provides administrative support to all staff to ensure that the office activities are conducted effectively and efficiently</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Oversees maintenance of offices and residential premises and maintains an appropriate security set-up, including safe accommodation for all staff</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Supervisor and coach for support staff, manages attendance and absences while providing training and guidance on daily tasks and routine activities</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Welcomes and briefs the new employees on general ICRC rules and regulations for the site</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Acts as the Air operations focal point and liaises with the airport officials within the region</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Facilitates Logistics activities and organizes offloading and loading of ICRC cargo at the airport</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">In liaison with the Information Management (IM) department, administers the respective unit’s information management needs in line with the delegations’ priorities </span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Certifications / Education required</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, Business Management or equivalent qualification in a related field of study</span></p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Professional experience required</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Minimum 4 years’ experience in similar capacity in Finance and Administration in a fast-paced environment</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Desired profile and skills</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Detail-oriented, highly organized and practices strict adherence to timelines</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Excellent analytical, team management skills and a problem-solving attitude</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Computer proficiency especially in MS Office suite</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Good knowledge of the social, economic and political affairs of the assigned region</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Possessing high level of honesty and integrity, and guided by strong ethical principles</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to appropriately handle confidential information</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Language</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">English</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Somali</span></li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What we offer</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organization</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Training and development opportunities</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Our values</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this <a href="https://careers.icrc.org/content/Our-Values/?locale=en_GB " target="_blank" rel="noopener">page.</a></span></li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Additional information</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">This is a national/resident position based in Jowhar, Somalia.</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Closing date<strong> 2nd July 2026</strong></span></p></div></div></div>