Finance Specialist

Tripoli

Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
Location: Tripoli
Grade: Mid level - Mid level
Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Banking and Finance
Closing Date: Closed

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. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Who are we?

Danish refugee council has been operating in Libya and Tunisia since 2011 focusing on protection of the displaced and conflict affected population. These include refugees, asylum seekers and economic migrants in Tripoli area and in the south west of the country, the population in and around Sirte affected by unexploded ordnance (UXOs) and to an increasing extent on the legal and illegal migrants and stateless populations in Libya. DRC/DDG has its head office in Tripoli and a field office in Sabha. Sabha is located 800 km south of Tripoli and is a central transit point for migrants and is home to large numbers of minority groups and stateless populations.

Overall purpose of the role:

The Finance Specialist is responsible for financial management and compliance in the Tunisia and Libya mission. This position requires a high level of financial planning, compliance, budgeting management and strong coordination and communication skills to support the country programme and ensure effective and efficient financial management.

Responsibilities:

Support

• Support the development and implementation of financial management capacity building of staff

• Provide technical support and advice to the country finance teams

Financial Management

• In close cooperation with Managers in geographical area reinforce existing procedures and systems for financial management and control in compliance with guidelines of DRC’s Operations Handbook, internal guidelines and donor requirements

• Support timely delivery of quality financial reports to donors and internal reports to colleagues and HQ

• Ensure compliance with relevant country statutory and other financial obligations such as tax, levies and statutory returns

• Monthly financial briefings to relevant Manager

• Ensure thorough and effective budgetary control in the country programs

• Liaise with relevant Managers on key financial issues for all programs in the country, including co-funding, financial reporting, key variances and any remedial action

• Collecting cash forecasts from all Programme Managers and requesting funds in a timely manner

• Maintain a continuous overview of funding levels and pay particular attention to shared support costs, including staff salaries

• Ensure all required documentation for financial audits in cooperation with Coordination staff and HQ

• Ensure monthly meetings are held with project managers to discuss key variances, reasons for these, and any remedial action that is required

• Prepare for local audits

• Contribute to the development of proposals with regards to budgeting in cooperation with Managers

As Specialist, the post-holder 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

Experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum 3 years of international practical experience in financial management • Proven experience in managing large budgets

• Competence in providing technical guidance and training

• Proven experience in working with national partners, local/government authorities

• Working experience with relevant donors (e.g. UNHCR, ECHO, OFDA, WFP, DFID or BPRM guidelines)

• Advanced proficiency in Excel

• Full professional proficiency in English

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.

• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract: 6 months, with possibility of extension (subject to funding and performance)

Starting Date: ASAP

Level: G

Duty station: Tripoli, Libya

Benefits: Housing and other benefits provided according to Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dkunder Vacancies.

For information about our work and organisation, please visit our website www.drc.dk.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will commence while position is still open. Your application should be sent through our online application system on www.drc.dk under Vacancies > Current vacancies > Programme Manager, Protection and Migration – Sudan. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Please contact job@drc.dk, if you experience problems with your online application.

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