Finance and Human Resources Officer

Start of Contract & Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension (Subject to fund availability)

Posting date: February 17, 2016

INTRODUCTION

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world, including Ethiopia. DRC fulfills its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations, including refugees, internally displaced people and host communities. Under its mandate, the organization focuses on emergency humanitarian response, rehabilitation and post-conflict recovery.

DRC commenced work in Ethiopia in 2009 and currently provides expertise in shelter, WASH, livelihoods and protection in the Gambella and Somali regions of the country. Activities implemented by DRC are funded by money raised from the Danish public and by project grants from the Danish government and other bilateral and multi-lateral donors.

DRC is in the process of starting a new program in Tigray regional state, where the organization anticipates implementing a variety of youth protection activities in Hitsats, Shimelba, Mai-Aini and Adharush refugee camps, which are currently hosting a combined population of over 30,000 Eritrean refugees.

POSITION’S OVERALL OBJECTIVES

Working under the direct management of the Finance and Administration Coordinator, the Finance and Human Resources Officer will be responsible for assisting all of the daily financial and human resources functions of DRC’s Shire field office in strict compliance with the organization’s and donors’ policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

To achieve the objectives of the position, the Finance and Human Resources Officer, in coordination with the Finance and Administration Coordinator and Addis Ababa-based human resources team will perform the following tasks and undertake the following responsibilities:

1. Financial Management:

• Support the setup of the Shire finance department and ensure it is fully compliant with DRC systems and is well organized and maintained.


• Under the direction of the Finance and Administration Coordinator, assist with high quality day-to-day accounting of the field office’s spending. This will include, financial review of all order requests submitted by program and support staff to ensure eligible and well-informed spending, maintaining the field office’s cashbook, assuming cashier responsibilities, organizing and making all local payments and maintain a system for high quality verification of expenditures and supporting documentation all in accordance with DRC and donor rules and regulations.


• Ensure compliance with donor guidelines in the allocation of costs and management of funds.


• Support the Finance and Administration Coordinator in the preparation of all financial reports and audits for grants at periodic intervals and submit them to Head of Finance and Administration for review.


• Participate in monthly financial review meetings with budget holders and the Area Manager and Deputy Area Manager.

2. Human Resources:

• Manager the Shire human resources department by supporting respectful and positive working relationships which allow for the effective implementation of all DRC activities. This is to be achieved through leadership, team building, day-to-day support and capacity-building.


• Collaborate with the Area Manager and Deputy Area Manager in leading all site-level recruitment processes, ensuring that relevant staffing structures in all operations departments are in place and are reflective of appropriate gender balance.


• Promote professional development by identifying training and capacity building opportunities and ensure staff are well versed in DRC’s code of conduct, accountability, respectful dialogue with the refugee population, and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.


• Collaborate with the Area Manager, Deputy Area Manager and Addis Ababa human resources department to ensure staff objectives are set and that evaluations and performance reviews are conducted on a regular basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Finance or other relevant field from a recognized institution.


• Minimum 4 years of experience in an entry to mid level, preferably with experience in the NGO field.


• Full proficiency in Microsoft Office.


• Verbal and written proficiency in Tigrinya, Amharic and English.

ADDITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Strong planning, organization and problem solving skills with ability to work both independently and within a team in a demanding work environment.


• Excellent personnel management skills, including diplomacy, tact and negotiating skills.


• Integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to consistently meet deadlines under pressure.

Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter in English addressed to the DRC Hiring Committee at only through vacancies@drcethiopia.org, with the subject “Finance and Human Resources Officer”.

The applicant’s cover letter should state the reasons for applying for this particular position and not be generic. The cover letter should also include the applicant’s salary requirements. Please do not send additional materials other than a CV and cover letter, they will not be reviewed.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis before the deadline, and interviews will be held as suitable candidates present themselves. Deadline for applications is 29 February 2016.

DRC highly encourages qualified female candidates to apply.