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Danish Refugee Council Head of Finance and Administration (Re-advertisement) Vacancies in Ethiopia

Background

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997.

Key responsibilities

The specific duties of the DRC Ethiopia HoFA will encompass the five key areas of: Administration (including IT), Human Resources, Finance, Procurement and Logistics. Overall the HoFA will be responsible for the following:

Developing a compliance improvement plan for addressing the issues of non-compliance including identification of priority issues, measures such as training or extended supervision to address them, organisational adjustments necessary, and development of new or application of already existing systems/tools which can support the implementation of the standards.

Identifying gaps in 70/30 rule implementation and developing systems to ensure compliance with the 70/30 rule.

Ensuring all expatriate staff members have proper permission to work and reside in Ethiopia.

Guaranteeing that DRC Ethiopia/Djibouti country and field offices, as well as any guest houses, have an appropriate, functioning physical plant and provide a safe working (or living) environment conducive to promoting DRC’s mission to aid displaced persons.

Streamlining and harmonizing logistics and procurement procedures across

all of DRC Ethiopia/Djibouti’s offices.

Ensuring that the Key Performance Indicators are sent to RO within the set deadlines

Any other duties as agreed with the Country Director.
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Reporting Arrangements

This Head of Finance and Admin reports to the Country Director.

​Qualifications

Post graduate degree in Financial/Business management, Public Administration, Social Sciences or other relevant fields. Addition Professional qualification such as ACCA or CPA is desired.

8 years INGO or other international agencies experience in finance and operations management in international humanitarian set up, including demonstrated ability to set up operational management systems in a large programme and direct experience of delivery of humanitarian programme in an emergency response.

Extensive experience in financial reporting and knowledge of major donor rules including UNHCR, UNICEF, OCHA, WFP, ECHO, EC, DFID, DANIDA and USG.
Proven experience in managing large budgets for multiple donors.

Proficient in standard computer applications and various accounting and financial management software. Good knowledge Navision financial software will be an added advantage.

How to Apply:

For more information and job application details, see; Danish Refugee Council Head of Finance and Administration (Re-advertisement) Vacancies in Ethiopia

Closing date: 06 Jun 2017