What we are looking for

NRC is looking for a Finance Manager to join the Moldova mission. The role holder will oversee the financial setup and support programme/project implementation. The position holder will ensure that NRC Moldova is well positioned to respond to current and future needs while ensuring capacity building of Finance teams and budget holders across the entire country.

If you are an action-oriented, execution-driven, and hands-on professional with excellent communication skills; a track record of fostering a collaborative environment; and is innovative, adaptive, and analytically inclined, then this is the role for you!

*** This position is only open to internal NRC candidates who have the legal eligibility work in Moldova. NRC is unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position ***

What you will do

• Country standard financial systems establishment and maintenance.
• Financial Handbook, donor and legislation requirements adherence.
• Budget control and cashflow monitoring.
• Financial advice and support to budget holders, and programmes and support functions.
• Line management and training staff with financial responsibilities.
• Report and analysis provision.
• Anti-corruption policy implementation.
• We highly encourage you to learn more about the role: please review the full Job Description here. 

What you will bring

• Senior financial management experience in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Financial systems and structures development experience. 
• Start-up, exit, or emergency response exposure.
• Complex and volatile context exposure, working with displacement affected people.
• English, Romanian, and Russian fluency, both written and verbal.

What makes this position attractive?

• There have been nearly one million border crossings of displaced persons from Ukraine into Moldova since February 2022, with official figures reporting over 135,000 displaced persons from Ukraine remaining in country as of October 2025, and it hosts one of the highest number of refugees per capita in Europe, alongside approximately 10,000 Third Country Nationals. Most displaced persons are women, children or older people, and a third are under the age of 18. Often considered one of Europe’s poorest economies, Moldova experienced record-high inflation in 2022.
• NRC was registered in Moldova in April 2022, with a country office in Chișinău and operations in multiple regions across the country.
• NRC implements both directly and through partners. Our approach prioritises a partner-led response that builds on the capacity of local civil society actors to deliver programmes and work to support national authorities. Our multi-sectoral portfolio encompasses of Information, Counselling, and Legal Assistance; Shelter and Settlements; Protection from Violence; and Education programming.
• As part of the localisation priorities, NRC Moldova fosters partnerships with diverse actors, invests in thematic and institutional capacity strengthening of local actors, encourages cohesive coordination for addressing humanitarian needs, and creates opportunities/pathways for sustainability of initiatives and organisations. 
• As the displacement context in Moldova becomes protracted, we are committed to ensuring that the basic needs of displacement-affected populations are met, prioritising those with specific needs, and to support individuals on their pathway to self-reliance and durable solutions.
• This is an opportunity to join one of the most respected humanitarian actors in Moldova that has a strong reputation with donors, embassies, clusters, and peer agencies, and the chance to work with a diverse portfolio of donors and partners. 
• Meaningful work, with a high-quality integrated programme that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities. 
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• Learn more about NRC’s operation in Moldova here.

What we offer

• Chisinau, Moldova duty station.
• 12-month contract (with the possibility of extension, based on funding, requirements, and performance).
• 5% travel, approximately.
• Grade 9 in NRC’s International Salary Scale, with accompanying terms and conditions. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, 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.
• Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC.

Important information about the application process

• To apply log in with your official NRC email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
• This position is only open to internal NRC candidates who have the legal eligibility work in Moldova. NRC is unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
• Ensure to attach your latest CV.
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. NRC is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and you meet most, but not all the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway.
• 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. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted.
• For any queries, please email us at aela.recruitment@nrc.no with “Finance Manager Moldova” as the subject line. This email address is for queries only. Applications will not be accepted via email.
• NRC does not request any fees in connection with our recruitment processes.

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.

Despite being one of Europe’s poorest countries, Moldova has welcomed hundreds of thousands of refugees from the war in Ukraine. Many remain in Moldova, living in host communities across the country. NRC was registered in Moldova in April 2022, with a country office in Chișinău and operations in multiple regions across the country. With the help of local partners, NRC is providing shelter and legal support for these refugee families, as well helping them to stay safe, access education, and recover from what they’ve been through.

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.

Learn more about NRC here.