Finance Manager

Norwegian People’s Aid is hiring now for a Finance Manager based in Nairobi, Kenya. This is a senior leadership role overseeing financial management for the Sudan Programme—one of NPA’s fastest-growing humanitarian operations. If you have strong experience in donor-funded projects, financial systems, and leading teams in complex environments, this is a high-impact opportunity to shape financial strategy, strengthen accountability, and support locally led programming.

Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) has been operating in Sudan since 2022, delivering humanitarian assistance and strengthening locally led civil society in one of the world’s most severe crises. Since the outbreak of war in 2023, operations have been managed from Nairobi, Kenya.

We are now seeking a Finance Manager for our Sudan Programme. This is a senior leadership role with broad responsibility for leading and strengthening financial management in one of NPA’s newest and fastest-growing programmes.

You will play a key role in developing and maintaining an integrated financial management framework aligned with NPA’s partnership-based programming model. The position oversees all financial functions, including budgeting, accounting, reporting, compliance, risk management, audits, and partner capacity strengthening.

What we offer

• Strategic leadership role: Lead financial management across two major programme portfolios and contribute to harmonising systems, procedures, and accountability frameworks
• High-level influence: As part of the Senior Management Team (SMT), shape strategic decisions, financial sustainability, and risk management
• Impact on localisation: Strengthen partner capacity and support transparent, locally led resource management
• Professional growth: Work with diverse donors and complex programme portfolios in a dynamic environment

Finance Manager Key responsibilities

• Lead preparation, review, and monitoring of programme budgets
• Ensure accurate, transparent, and compliant accounting systems
• Oversee liquidity and cash flow management
• Lead timely financial closures, donor reporting, and audits
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and national regulations
• Conduct partner financial assessments (PFAT) and support capacity strengthening
• Provide leadership and direction to finance teams
• Collaborate closely with programme teams and budget holders
• Strengthen internal controls, risk management, and financial accountability

Finance Manager Qualifications and experience

• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant financial management experience in international NGOs
• At least 5 years in senior management or supervisory roles
• Proven experience with both direct implementation and partnership-based programmes
• Strong knowledge of donor compliance (e.g. Norad, NMFA, SIDA, EU, UN, USG, ECHO, Dutch MFA)
• Solid understanding of internal controls, audits, and financial risk management
• Strong skills in budgeting, financial planning, reporting, and grant management
• Experience in system integration and harmonisation across multiple portfolios
• Demonstrated ability to build the capacity of finance and non-finance staff
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills

Personal qualities

You identify with NPA’s management competencies:

• Integrity – act with strong ethics and professionalism
• Trust – build credibility and reliable relationships
• Openness – support innovation and continuous improvement
• Accountability – deliver results through and with others

You are also:

• A strong communicator and team leader
• Able to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Culturally sensitive and effective in multicultural environments
• Committed to accountability and organisational values

Additional information

• This position is open to Kenyan nationals only
• Women are strongly encouraged to apply
• Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya

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