Finance Assistant

Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) is a Norwegian non-governmental organisation (established 1939) involved in humanitarian relief and long-term ikvetopmenl work in more than 30 countries in Africa. Asia. Europe. Latin-America and the Middle East.

NPA in Palestine cooperates with around 35 local organisations in development and emergency assistance in the West Bank. East-Jerusalem and Gaza Strip. There are seven local and one international employee in the office in Gaza City. The development program focuses on people freedom to organize and fair distribution of power and resources, while emergency program focuses on Education and Agriculture.

Post title: Finance Assistant (FA)
Duration: I year contract, possibility for renewal.
Duty Station: NPA office in Gaza City.
Reports to: Finance Manager

Main Responsibilities:
-Work Closely Wilh Other NPA stall' in ensuring that the administrate e and financial tasks of NPA arc carried out according to guidelines and regulations.
-Work closely vv ilh local partner in terms of reviewing their accounts and developing their financial systems.
-Work with NPA projects staff in assessing the capacities of local partner organisations.

Requirements:
-University degree in Accountancy or Business and Administration.
-3 year experience working with the NGO sector in Palestine.
-Excellent computer skills.
-Excellent writing and communication skills in English and Arabic Good physical and mental health, initiative, self-reliant and co-operative.

Notes:
Only short-listed candidates w ill be contacted.
Applications from women are strongly encouraged.
Contact:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit English cover letter and CV by the end of the vvorkdav Thursday 20 October, 2011.
Norwegian People's Aid, P.O. Box 1077, Rimal, Gaza City Fax: 08-2820063 e-mail: [email protected]