The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and present in forty countries, the Danish Refugee Council is a non-profitmaking, politically independent, non-governmental and non-denominational relief organization.

Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Overall purpose of the role:
The Finance Coordinator serves as the focal point within the country for project financial management. The role holds overall responsibility for supporting the development and implementation of sound financial planning and analysis practices, strengthening staff capacity, and ensuring compliance with organizational and donor requirements. The Finance Coordinator provides detailed technical advice, coordination, and support to both Finance and Program teams nationwide, ensuring the quality of financial information and alignment with donor regulations and project implementation objectives.

Geographic scope: Country (Colombia)
This role has a country-level focus and ensures compliance with DRC internal procedures and donor regulations. It contributes to the development and implementation of country strategies related to overall financial management, translating strategic objectives into operational plans and daily financial processes. The role provides technical support and guidance to country operations while ensuring effective financial oversight and compliance across all country activities.

Responsibilities:

Support

  • Support the development and implementation of financial management capacity building of staff and DRC´s local partners´ staff.
  • Provide technical support and advice to the Finance team and local partners teams.
  • Identify training gaps among finance staff and conduct training sessions.

Financial Planning and Analysis

  • Develop and prepare budget proposals, including the budgeting of Country Office support costs, in close collaboration with Programme Managers and Support Services functions.
  • Develop a systematic approach to accounting reviews by creating or strengthening tools that enable the early identification of warning signals, KPI monitoring, and ensure the quality of financial information.
  • Provide strong and effective budgetary control across country programmes, acting as a Finance Business Partner and liaising with relevant Managers on key financial matters, including co-funding, financial reporting, variance analysis, and corrective actions.
  • Prepare and update monthly financial analyses based on internal tools, project forecasts, costs to completion, and working capital requirements to assess and present the organization’s financial performance at country level.
  • In close cooperation with Area and Programme Managers, strengthen financial management and control systems and procedures, ensuring compliance with the Danish Refugee Council Operations Handbook, internal guidelines, and donor requirements.
  • Coordinate and prepare all documentation for internal and external financial audits, ensuring the availability, accuracy, and quality of required supporting documentation in close cooperation with teams and HQ focal points.
  • Prepare and deliver high-quality financial reports to donors in a timely manner, as well as internal financial reporting to management and HQ.
  • Liaise with relevant Managers on key financial matters affecting country programmes, including co-funding requirements, financial reporting, budget variances, and necessary corrective actions.
  • Prepare detailed financial implementation analyses for all DRC local partners in Colombia and Latin America.

As Coordinator the post-holder is responsible for the following:

  • Implements the manager’s decisions through the work of subordinate employees, often playing a role in deciding how to do it; and how to achieve the objective set by the manager.
  • Provides expert advice and supports the manager to set strategy and assure operational quality and compliance.
  • Provide overall advice, coordination, and technical support to the Finance team

DRC Dynamics ERP system:

  • Ensure DRC Dynamics is used to its full capacity.
  • Ensure proper application of ERP finance processes in the country.
  • Apply reports and data analytics from ERP system to improve performance in the country.
  • Ensure that Country ERP support is in place (i.e. super users)"

Other activities

  • Required by the organization related to accounting and financial management

As a Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for the following

  • Responsible for providing specialized knowledge and operational know-how within a specific discipline.
  • May also have technical line responsibilities, but generally on technical or operational matters.

Required experience and competencies

  • Minimum 3-5 years of practical experience in financial management of NGOs
  • Proven experience in budgeting and managing large budgets (multi-year and multi-donor).
  • Competence in providing technical guidance and training
  • Proven experience in working with national and international partners, local/government authorities
  • Experience leading internal and external audits, including preparation of supporting documentation, responding to audit findings, and following up on corrective actions
  • Working experience with relevant donors (e.g. UNHCR, ECHO, WFP, DFID or WHA guidelines)
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel
  • Experience working with an integrated ERP system – MS Dynamics a plus.
  • Knowledge of Power Bi
  • Full professional proficiency in English – minimum required B2 according to CEFR

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:

  • Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
  • Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
  • Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
  • Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.

Education:

  • University degree in finance/accounting, business administration of Economics.

Languages: 

  • Mandatory fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English.

We offer:

  • The opportunity to join one of the world's leading NGOs.:
  • Contract type:  Type of Contract: National contact (obra o labor) 
  • Band: G - No manager.
  • Salary: Starts at $7.018.000 COP
  • Duty Station: Bogotá, Colombia
  • Start date: April 2026
  • Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Colombian Laws.

Applications close on March 24, 2026 at 11:59 am (GMT-time). Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

Note 1: The applicant who applies to this selection process authorizes DRC to validate the personal information provided in the CV. Your identification will be checked in public and private databases for the exclusive use of validating the information, in accordance with our anti-fraud, money laundry and terrorist financing policies.

Note 2: The applicant who freely and voluntarily wishes to take part in the selection process to occupy the position of this publish, must observe strict adherence to the rules that apply to the matter (suitability in the titles presented, execution of tests in a personal and individual and truthfulness in the information) adhering to the manuals and anti-fraud policies of DRC, under penalty of disqualifying the applicant who incurs in any irregularity in the opinion of the organization, even by suspicion, and even in possible criminal conduct under Colombian law.

At Impactpool we do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.