The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world.

Summary

The role will be responsible for overseeing internal delivery of BORESHA, including financial management, risk, compliance and other areas of internal support, and supporting BORESHA leadership for effective, efficient project delivery, including quality reporting, governance, client management and work planning.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the work of BORESHA’s support functions, especially finance, to implement compliant and efficient processes in line with EU and DRC requirements.
• In coordination with the BORESHA Chief of Party (COP) and Technical Implementation Group (TIG), consult on the BORESHA workplan and associated activity-based budgets (ABB)
• Support coordination and communication between the BORESHA team, DRC Regional Office and the DRC Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya Country Offices to ensure optimal cooperation and collaboration so that BORESHA is supported, integrated, and follows all applicable DRC policies and processes.
• Maintain the Project Operating Manual that outlines standard processes and procedures for the implementation of BORESHA by DRC and all partners.
• Lead the development and submission of compliant BORESHA financial reports to the EU per award requirements.
• Ensure BORESHA’s compliance with terms and conditions of the award, including code of conduct, security and reporting.
• Oversee the set-up and management of BORESHA’s finances in DRC Dynamics and develop, roll out and maintain the BORESHA financial management system, prioritising best practice for consortia.
• Support BORESHA leadership to prepare and submit programmatic reports for EU and DRC as required;
• Support the BORESHA COP and DRC Country Directors to maintain and update the BORESHA Risk Register, including the external and internal version.
• When assigned, take responsibility for implementing specific risk mitigation measures outlined in the BORESHA Risk Register.

The responsibilities listed in the JD are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according to operational needs but will remain in line with the overall purpose of the role.

About you

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Finance/Accounting or Business Administration, or other relevant area of study
• 3-5 years’ experience in managing the implementation of complex programmes, including project management
• Experience of working with large multi-country consortium projects
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Proven ability to work independently, with a clear understanding of risk escalation requirements
• Proven ability to propose creative solutions to challenges, and proven ability deliver results within a flexible and adaptive framework
• Proven capability in budget and financial management, VFM, and needs-based cost reduction
• Successful experience working within culturally and politically diverse teams and institutions, in a fluid and dynamic environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to engage diplomatically
• Excellent verbal and written English, knowledge of Somali an added advantage