Job Description

What we are looking for

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been supporting people affected by displacement in Lebanon for 20 years. As we embark on an important period of strategic and operational change, we are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to provide strategic financial leadership, strengthen financial systems, and ensure the effective and accountable use of resources to deliver humanitarian assistance.

We are looking for a strategic, analytical, and solutions-oriented finance leader who can navigate change, translate financial data into actionable insights, and balance strong financial controls with the operational flexibility required in a dynamic humanitarian context.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape NRC Lebanon’s financial direction, support organisational transformation, and strengthen collaboration with local partners and actors.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Lebanon, We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.

What you will do

The Finance Manager is responsible for effective financial management, budgeting, reporting, compliance and internal controls across NRC Lebanon.

This role provides strategic financial leadership by delivering accurate, reliable, and timely financial information, enabling senior management to make informed decisions and ensure the efficient use of organisational resources.

The position holder will ensure that NRC Lebanon is well positioned to respond to current and future needs and shall demonstrate strong engagement and leadership in all major Finance actions, while ensuring capacity building for Finance team members and budget holders across the entire country.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership across NRC Lebanon, ensuring robust financial systems, policies, internal controls, and compliance with NRC, donor, and local regulatory requirements.
• Lead budgeting, financial reporting, and analysis, delivering timely, accurate insights to inform senior management decisions and support effective resource allocation.
• Oversee accounting, cash flow, and liquidity management, ensuring operational continuity, accurate financial records, and effective audit preparation and follow-up.
• Manage financial risks and compliance, strengthening accountability, implementing anti-corruption measures, and addressing audit findings and financial control gaps.
• Advise and support budget holders and programme teams throughout the project cycle, from proposal development and budgeting to expenditure monitoring and reporting.
• Strengthen financial capacity and team performance through effective leadership, staff development, and technical support to Finance colleagues and budget holders nationwide.
• Advance NRC’s localisation agenda by strengthening financial systems, tools, and capacity to support local partners and actors in delivering compliant, effective, and sustainable humanitarian responses.

What you will bring

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a relevant field.
• At least four years of finance experience, including three years in a managerial or equivalent role within a humanitarian or recovery context.
• Experience working with local partners and institutional humanitarian donors.
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and risk management skills, with proficiency in MS Excel and accounting systems.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Experience developing financial systems during organisational change is highly desirable; emergency finance leadership experience and previous work in the Middle East are an advantage.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

What we offer

• Duty station: Beirut, Lebanon
• Fixed term contract: 12 months national contract, renewable based on performance, funding and need for the position
• Travel: 10-20%
• Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC's national grading structure.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

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Important information about the application process

• We invite applications from qualified candidates matching the profile. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Lebanon, We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
• Please ensure you attach copies of your academic and professional certificates.
• To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts
• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility
• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity

Join NRC Lebanon and help shape the financial leadership, systems, and partnerships that will enable us to respond effectively to humanitarian needs and deliver greater impact.

Learn more about NRC

Learn more about NRC Lebanon

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:

• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH