Finance Specialist -YDR
(Yemen – Sana’a)
Who are we?
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 fulfillment 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.
About the role
Overall purpose of the role:
The Finance Specialist is
responsible for providing high-quality financial management and technical
support to the Consortium Management Unit (CMU) of the Yemen Displacement
Response (YDR) Consortium, ensuring effective financial planning, budget
management, donor compliance, financial reporting, and coordination with
Consortium partners. The role supports the successful implementation of
Consortium projects by maintaining strong financial controls, ensuring
compliance with DRC and donor regulations, and providing timely financial analysis
and support throughout the project lifecycle.
Geographic
scope: Country (Yemen)
This role is a Consortium role with a country
focus, and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the
country. The role contributes to the development of the Consortium’s country
strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The
role provides support and/or technical guidance to the Consortium’s country
operations while overseeing country activities.
The Yemen
Displacement Response Consortium is led by the Danish Refugee Council, in
partnership with Acted, the International Organization for Migration, and the
Norwegian Refugee Council. The Consortium provides multi-sectoral support
(CCCM, Shelter, WASH, protection, Disaster Risk Reduction, emergency response)
across 11 governorates of Yemen.
Responsibilities:
Role and Main Responsibilities:
- Lead
the development, review, consolidation, and revision of consortium project
budgets in collaboration with consortium partners, ensuring compliance
with donor and DRC requirements.
- Provide
technical financial leadership during proposal development, including
budget preparation, cost analysis, and donor compliance guidance.
- Monitor
project expenditure against approved budgets, analyze burn rates, identify
financial risks, and recommend corrective actions to management and
consortium partners.
- Lead
budget revisions, reallocations, and realignments throughout project
implementation.
- Ensure
effective budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial control across all
consortium projects.
- Oversee
the allocation of operational costs and shared support staff costs to the
appropriate projects and budget lines.
- Prepare
and present monthly Budget Follow-Up (BFU) reports, financial analyses,
and management recommendations to the Consortium Management Unit.
- Participate
in project kick-off, review, and close-out meetings, providing strategic
financial guidance to consortium members.
- Prepare,
process, and monitor consortium partner installment payments in accordance
with signed agreements and project schedules.
- Review
consortium partners' financial reports for accuracy, completeness, and
compliance, and ensure timely processing in the ERP system (Dynamics).
- Lead
the preparation and timely submission of high-quality financial reports to
donors, the Consortium Management Unit, and the Steering Committee.
- Ensure
full compliance with DRC financial procedures, donor regulations, and
applicable accounting standards throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead
preparations for internal and external audits, coordinating with
consortium partners to ensure audit readiness.
- Provide
technical financial advice, mentoring, and capacity strengthening to
consortium partners on budgeting, reporting, compliance, and financial
management.
- Identify
opportunities to improve financial systems, controls, and reporting
processes within the consortium.
- Perform
any other finance-related duties assigned by the supervisor.
Experience and technical competencies:
·
Bachelor's degree in
Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, or another relevant
field.
·
Minimum of 5 years
of progressively responsible finance experience with international
non-governmental organizations (INGOs).
·
Demonstrated experience in
donor budget development, financial management, grant administration, and
financial reporting.
·
Strong experience managing
donor-funded projects, particularly with ECHO, and other institutional
donors.
·
Experience reviewing
partner financial reports, supporting audits, and ensuring donor compliance.
·
Experience using ERP
financial systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics (D365) or similar
platforms.
Technical Competencies
·
Strong knowledge of
financial management, budgeting, accounting principles, and donor financial
regulations.
·
Advanced proficiency in
Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, analysis, and reporting.
·
Proficiency in ERP systems
and financial management software.
·
Strong analytical and
problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
·
Excellent planning,
organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple
priorities and deadlines.
·
Strong communication,
interpersonal, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
·
Demonstrated ability to
work effectively in multicultural and cross-functional teams.
Education:
·
Bachelor’s degree in
finance/accounting.
Languages:
·
Professional proficiency
in English
·
Arabic (preferred)
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 length: Till 31 July,2027
Position Band: Non-Managerial
(G2) band.
Duty Station: Sana'a, with frequent
travel to field locations.
Start date: ASAP
Salary and conditions will be in
accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s National Terms of Employment.
Application
process
Interested?
Then apply for this
position by clicking on the apply button.
All applicants must send a cover letter
and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same
language as this vacancy note. CV only
applications will not be considered.
Applications
close on 8 August
2026 the
written test /interviews are expected to take place, maximum
two weeks after the closing date.
Please note that applications sent
directly to the email will not be considered.