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Consortium Finance Coordinator at Danish Refugee Council (DRC) July 2024
Department Tanzania
Workplace Kibondo
Contract Type National contract
Founded
in 1956, The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian,
non-governmental, non-profit organization providing direct assistance to
conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people
(IDPs) and host communities – in more than 40 countries around the
world. DRC has been implementing emergency response projects in Tanzania
since the onset of the Burundi refugee crisis in 2015 in three refugee
camps in the Kigoma Region at the border with Burundi. DRC’s integrated
projects for refugees, asylum seekers and host communities comprise
sectors such as Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Protection
(CBP, PSN, GBV, CP and Legal), Shelter and infrastructure, and Economic
Recovery.
DRC is preparing for a
multi-year humanitarian project which will be implemented through a
Consortium of (I)NGOs in the Kigoma region of Tanzania. DRC is looking
for a Finance Coordinator Consortium (open to Tanzanian nationals only)
who will be responsible for the overall financial management of the
Consortium budget, the day-to-day routine financial duties, review of
budget/budget modifications and is the lead finance focal point for the
Project Management Unit and acts as Technical Finance focal point for
all Consortium partners Finance focal points.
- Working
with the Consortium Partnership Coordinator, lead on assessing partner
finance capacity and the development and delivery of finance capacity
strengthening initiatives. - Along with financial capacity
strengthening initiatives to provide technical assistance to Consortium
members as necessary to achieve and maintain high standards of
compliance. - Ensure the proper systems (process and tools) for
monitoring the compliance for the Consortium and members are set up
during the planning, implementation and close-out stage of the project. - Monitor
the financial aspects of Consortium and Implementing Partners in line
with donor requirements and partnerships’ agreed policies and procedures
with support from the Country Finance Managers. - Ensure timely disbursement of funding to Consortium members/implementing partner according to instalment plans.
- Ensure accurate and timely recording and posting of monthly Consortium members/implementing partner expenses are done in DYN.
- Follow up with partner/Consortium members for reimbursement of any unspent funds.
- Ensure
consortium partner’s compliance with relevant country statutory and
other financial obligations such as taxes and statutory returns. - Ensure all consortium required documentation for financial audits is in place.
- Ensure
that financial, logistics and HR management systems and records from
all the Consortium and members are complete, adequate in order to
identify and protect the assets and interest of the partnerships. - Undertake
regular compliance visits to assess the compliance of financial, HR and
logistics systems of Consortium and Implementing Partners and put
forward recommendations for improvements where appropriate with support
from Support Services Departments. - Overseeing financial progress
against agreed targets of the project, including monitoring of finance
capacity strengthening initiatives targets among Consortium and
Implementing Partners. - Ensure that Consortium and members
finance reports are thoroughly reviewed in coordination with the level
of risk assessed and in accordance with DRC and the donor financial
guidelines. - Check the maintenance of a good filing system for
all financial and accounting deliverables to ensure ease of access
during internal/external audit. - Oversight of financial and
administrative management of the programme overall (including liaison at
Regional level, Country level and Consortium and Implementing Partners)
ensuring compliance with DRC and the donor rules and regulations. - Organizing
and leading monthly BFU/TDL reviews meeting and monitor actual spending
and advise Programme and Finance teams at Country Office level and
Consortium and Implementing Partners Finance team on financial issues
(overspends, underspends, compliance issues, clearing of outstanding
advances etc.). - Preparing budget modifications where needed in
collaboration with Programme and Finance teams and Consortium and
Implementing Partners relevant focal points. - Minimizing
financial risks by ensuring that partnership (implementing and
consortium) members’ financial policies and procedures are strictly
adhered to through predefined effective internal control systems. - Ensure
completeness, accuracy and validity of information regarding the
payment documents before payments are done, including salary and share
cost allocation. - Ensuring the implementation of recommendations
raised through internal and external audits, compliance audits,
financial strengthening initiatives etc. - Coordination with
consortium members and/or with NGO Liaison bodies to obtain relevant
local tax laws/requirements and ensure all partners comply. This
includes obtaining tax exemptions (i.e. Value Added Tax [VAT]) letters
on a yearly basis where needed. - Coordination with the
procurement and logistics departments of Implementing/Consortium members
to ensure the relevant taxes (if applicable) are indicated in all
supplier documentation and paid to the relevant departments in a timely
manner. - Providing financial management support for the close-out process and external audit process.
About you:
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:
- Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
- Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
- Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
- Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
- Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.
Consortium Finance Coordinator at Danish Refugee Council (DRC) July 2024
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum 5 years of 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, WFP, FCDO or BPRM guidelines)
Education
- Master’s degree in finance/accounting or business administration.
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Key stakeholders:
- Representants of the consortium members
- Area Manager
- HOP
- Economic Recovery and Protection Managers
- Grants Manager
- Donors
Languages:
- English (Fluent, written and spoken)
- Swahili (Fluent, written and spoken)
Competency profile
- Compliance and Detail-oriented
- Strong team player
- Excellent interpersonal skills, culturally sensitive and adaptable
- Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn from others
- Understands humanitarian issues in Tanzania, and the region
- Willing to travel to project sites in Tanzania
Position Information
Employment category: Grade G
Reporting to: Grants Management Coordinator
Technical line manager: Head of Support Services
Provides Technical Supervision to: N/A
Direct reports: N/A
Unit/department: Support Services
Location: Kibondo, Kigoma – Tanzania
Expires 23rd July 2024
DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
- Professionalism, impact & expertise
- Humanitarian approach & the work we do
- Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
- Culture, values & strong leadership
- Fair compensation & continuous development.
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees,
IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff
to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional
conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including
safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC
conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the
recruitment process.
Providing equal opportunities
We
are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment
based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered
for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity,
nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital
status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and
appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique
skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested
candidates to apply.
Promoting high standards
DRC’s
capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s
and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to
uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional
conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including
safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC
conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the
recruitment process.
Application and CV
Only motivated applications that address
the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent
together with a CV, will be considered.
DRC only accepts applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under JOB.
Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 23rd July, 2024.