We are looking for a highly qualified and experienced Head of Finance and Administration to lead the finance, administration and HR units of DRC’s operations in Lebanon.
Introduction
DRC is a Danish international non-governmental organization that promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. DRC is present in more than 30 conflict territories around the world, assisting displaced people with shelter, food, income generating activities, legal aid and a wide range of other protection assistance.
As a humanitarian organization working in some of the most challenging operational environments in the world it is of utmost importance for DRC to work in compliance with the DRC Accountability and Quality Management system in the areas of Administration, HR, Finance and Procurement/Logistics. Smooth, reliable and effective operational systems are preconditions for DRC to maintain its position as a trustworthy and reliable partner for our donors and an accountable organization towards our beneficiaries.
The position as Head of Finance and Administration in any DRC operation is a cornerstone in keeping up the high quality in DRC’s operations.
DRC`s global strategy for organizational development includes a number of initiatives addressing preconditions for growth, the most significant being the issue of decentralization. Under this heading, compliance with DRC`s operational systems and reduction of errors are in focus, and the HoFAs are considered instrumental in keeping this focus. But focus is also on improving the systems and adjusting them to fit the operational reality that the DRC operations face. The HoFAs are considered equally important participants and contributors in this process.
Background
DRC has been operating in the Middle East and North Africa for over a decade, running a combination of livelihood, protection, advocacy and relief projects. DRC has project offices in Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Tunisia, Libya, Turkey, and both a country and regional office in Jordan.
Since May 2011, DRC has been actively involved in the Lebanon emergency response to the Syrian crisis with presence in the North, East (Bekaa valley) and South of Lebanon. The DRC response is designed around 4 majors sectors: Food /NFI distribution, Protection, Shelter and Livelihood support. As such, DRC is positioned in Lebanon as a main implementing partner of UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, ECHO, BPRM and DFID among other donors.
Duties
The specific duties of the DRC Lebanon HoFA will encompass three key areas of Finance, Administration and Human Resources. Overall the HoFA will be responsible for the following:
• The HoFA will support the Country Director and the Senior Management Team of DRC Lebanon in liaising with donors and government officials, especially as relates to issues of compliance, registration, and audit.
• The HoFA will oversee the finance and administration department for the entire country operation, including finance, administration and human resource management in the country office and the field offices, by providing technical support to all of the areas under the HoFA’s supervision, specifically finance, administration and human resources, and overseeing a staff of more than 25 people.
• Work to build the capacity of finance and administrative staff members throughout the DRC Lebanon operation through frequent in-service training sessions and mentoring support.
• Supervision, audits and controlling and implementation of corrective actions related to the DRC standards for operations. This includes, among other things, supervision of all financial reporting and financial procedures, including the monthly schedule for financial reporting to HQ, donor reporting and audits, cash flow and liquidity management, legal framework and reporting relations to national authorities.
• Ensure that all administrative and legal-related systems are accurate and maintained.
• The HoFA will play a significant part in qualifying and implementing initiatives coming from the global and regional DRC organizational development and financial accountability initiatives.
• The existence and maintenance of an accurate and timely Management Information System. This includes, among other things, overall planning, budget and control of expenditures for shared operational costs, but also coordination of budgeting and expenditure related to programme implementation.
• Develop a risk management plan for the country that identifies the major financial and operational risks and implement a mitigation strategy.
About you
To be successful in this role you must have at least 8 years of international practical experience in a senior financial/administrative management position for the private sector or for an international NGO (preferred but not exclusive), a proven experience in managing large budgets (over 30 million USD a year), a strong experience in working with national partners, local/government authorities, full proficiency in spoken and written English, and a working experience with UNHCR, ECHO, WFP, DFID and BPRM guidelines.
Ideally, you will have an experience with working in the Middle East proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.
We offer
An interesting job in one of the best NGOs in the world. DRC will offer the successful applicant a12 month contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to work in Lebanon.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. This position will be placed at level A6.
Need further information?
For more details on this position please contact Mick Dyson at mick.dyson@drclebanon.dk.
Commitments
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html).
Application process
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.dk and find Current Vacancies. All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV no longer than four pages, both in the same language as the vacancy note. Your CV should also include contact details of three professional referees.
Applications close 23rd October 2014. The interviews are expected to take place in October.
NB: Due to the emergency of filling in the position, DRC reserves the right to hire a candidate prior to the deadline mentioned for this job advertisement.
Head of Finance and Administration
Job posted by: Danish Refugee Council (DRC) - Denmark - Mon, 13 Oct 2014Job Details:
Organisation: Danish Refugee Council (DRC) - Denmark
Deadline Thu, 23 Oct 2014
Job type: Temporary
Location: Lebanon
We are looking for a highly qualified and experienced Head of Finance and Administration to lead the finance, administration and HR units of DRC’s operations in Lebanon.
Introduction
DRC is a Danish international non-governmental organization that promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. DRC is present in more than 30 conflict territories around the world, assisting displaced people with shelter, food, income generating activities, legal aid and a wide range of other protection assistance.
As a humanitarian organization working in some of the most challenging operational environments in the world it is of utmost importance for DRC to work in compliance with the DRC Accountability and Quality Management system in the areas of Administration, HR, Finance and Procurement/Logistics. Smooth, reliable and effective operational systems are preconditions for DRC to maintain its position as a trustworthy and reliable partner for our donors and an accountable organization towards our beneficiaries.
The position as Head of Finance and Administration in any DRC operation is a cornerstone in keeping up the high quality in DRC’s operations.
DRC`s global strategy for organizational development includes a number of initiatives addressing preconditions for growth, the most significant being the issue of decentralization. Under this heading, compliance with DRC`s operational systems and reduction of errors are in focus, and the HoFAs are considered instrumental in keeping this focus. But focus is also on improving the systems and adjusting them to fit the operational reality that the DRC operations face. The HoFAs are considered equally important participants and contributors in this process.
Background
DRC has been operating in the Middle East and North Africa for over a decade, running a combination of livelihood, protection, advocacy and relief projects. DRC has project offices in Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Tunisia, Libya, Turkey, and both a country and regional office in Jordan.
Since May 2011, DRC has been actively involved in the Lebanon emergency response to the Syrian crisis with presence in the North, East (Bekaa valley) and South of Lebanon. The DRC response is designed around 4 majors sectors: Food /NFI distribution, Protection, Shelter and Livelihood support. As such, DRC is positioned in Lebanon as a main implementing partner of UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, ECHO, BPRM and DFID among other donors.
Duties
The specific duties of the DRC Lebanon HoFA will encompass three key areas of Finance, Administration and Human Resources. Overall the HoFA will be responsible for the following:
• The HoFA will support the Country Director and the Senior Management Team of DRC Lebanon in liaising with donors and government officials, especially as relates to issues of compliance, registration, and audit.
• The HoFA will oversee the finance and administration department for the entire country operation, including finance, administration and human resource management in the country office and the field offices, by providing technical support to all of the areas under the HoFA’s supervision, specifically finance, administration and human resources, and overseeing a staff of more than 25 people.
• Work to build the capacity of finance and administrative staff members throughout the DRC Lebanon operation through frequent in-service training sessions and mentoring support.
• Supervision, audits and controlling and implementation of corrective actions related to the DRC standards for operations. This includes, among other things, supervision of all financial reporting and financial procedures, including the monthly schedule for financial reporting to HQ, donor reporting and audits, cash flow and liquidity management, legal framework and reporting relations to national authorities.
• Ensure that all administrative and legal-related systems are accurate and maintained.
• The HoFA will play a significant part in qualifying and implementing initiatives coming from the global and regional DRC organizational development and financial accountability initiatives.
• The existence and maintenance of an accurate and timely Management Information System. This includes, among other things, overall planning, budget and control of expenditures for shared operational costs, but also coordination of budgeting and expenditure related to programme implementation.
• Develop a risk management plan for the country that identifies the major financial and operational risks and implement a mitigation strategy.
About you
To be successful in this role you must have at least 8 years of international practical experience in a senior financial/administrative management position for the private sector or for an international NGO (preferred but not exclusive), a proven experience in managing large budgets (over 30 million USD a year), a strong experience in working with national partners, local/government authorities, full proficiency in spoken and written English, and a working experience with UNHCR, ECHO, WFP, DFID and BPRM guidelines.
Ideally, you will have an experience with working in the Middle East proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.
We offer
An interesting job in one of the best NGOs in the world. DRC will offer the successful applicant a12 month contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to work in Lebanon.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. This position will be placed at level A6.
Need further information?
For more details on this position please contact Mick Dyson at mick.dyson@drclebanon.dk.
Commitments
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html).
Application process
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.dk and find Current Vacancies. All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV no longer than four pages, both in the same language as the vacancy note. Your CV should also include contact details of three professional referees.
Applications close 23rd October 2014. The interviews are expected to take place in October.
NB: Due to the emergency of filling in the position, DRC reserves the right to hire a candidate prior to the deadline mentioned for this job advertisement.
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.