Background
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. Using a protection of human rights framework, DRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by conflict. Programs include protection, livelihoods, food and NFI distribution, water and sanitation, and advocacy amongst others.
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services in the Somalia since 1997. Using a protection of human rights framework, DRC has mainly focused on displacement. Projects include protection, livelihoods, food assistance, NFI distribution, water and sanitation, and advocacy among others, as well as non-operational region-wide initiatives, focusing on advocacy and capacity building. The Somalia operation includes sixteen field bases, of which five are main programme bases. The Hargeisa office in Somaliland serves as a hub for Country Programme technical staffs that are responsible for providing technical support in Somaliland, Puntland, Gedo and South Central Somalia. Currently there is over 280 staff involved in the DRC Somalia programme.
Purpose
The purpose for the Finance Officer to support the Head of Finance & Administration on budgeting, budget monitoring and other finance duties.
Key Responsibilities
Finance:
Under the responsibility of the Head of Finance & Administration:
Ø Preparation/reviewing/supporting of budget and budget revisions.
Ø Checking the monthly Budget follow up on spending, including overspending/ underspending.
Ø Monitoring of budget forecast against actual spending.
Ø Monitoring office support costs including staff salaries, office administrations costs and to support the field staff to follow Cost Share Policy
Ø Support to Develop annual budgets for DRC Somalia offices and monitor actual spending/and review donor budgets before submission as requested by HoFA.
Ø Support to Review and monitor partners’ financial reporting and compliance/capacity building.
Ø Compile various finance documents from DRC Somalia offices, review and forward to the relevant donors as required.
Ø Assist in checking field office cash books for uploading in Navision.
Ø Support to update the Inventory with Logistics/Administration units.
Ø Visit field offices to check and support compliance of DRC/Donor procedures, documentation etc.
Ø Participate in conducting trainings for staff in the field offices
Ø Support the Area Manager’s and Technical Manager on budget support.
Ø Follow up of action points raised for finance department for improvement and harmonization of documentation across the field offices.
Ø Substitute for Finance staff in field offices during absence.
Other:
Ø To undertake any other Finance tasks and any other duties related to the nature of the position as instructed by the Head of Finance & Administration, Country Director/Deputy Country Director.
Ø To give regular financial assistance to the senior management as and when requested.
Reporting Arrangements
The Finance Officer will report to the Head of Finance & Administration.
General
Commitments: DRC/DDG has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability committments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework into the work of DRC/DDG (http://www.DRC/DDG.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)
Personal Specifications
Essential:
- University/ degree/high degree in Accounting or Management.
- Minimum of 3-4 years experience in a similar position with an international organization preferably in Somalia Context.
- Very good knowledge of Donor regulations and Budget preparation/formats for Danida/SIDA/ECHO/EC/USAID/CHF/UNHCR/UNICEF etc.,
- Good command of spoken and written English and Somali.
- Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, proactive and able to accomplish set deadlines.
- Very honest and trustworthy person.
- Excellent computer skills – especially Excel spreadsheets and able to work with Formulas, Power Point and Word.
- Willing to travel.
Terms and Conditions
Other employment conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to send updated CV and 1-page cover letter.
When emailing the application, kindly indicate ”Finance Officer - Somalia“ as the subject heading and submit via email to drcjobs@drcsomalia.org
Deadline for applications is 18 February 2015.
