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The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997.
The Horn of Africa and Yemen (HOAY) Regional Office is based in Nairobi with country programs in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Yemen.
There are also nonoperational region-wide initiatives, focusing on advocacy and capacity building supported from the Nairobi Regional Office.
Using a protection of human rights framework, DRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by conflict and natural disasters.
The DRC Somalia programme is seeking a qualified individual for the following position:
Grants and Compliance Coordinator - Somalia
The Grant and Compliance Coordinator will manage the Somalia grants portfolio by ensuring that all financial reporting is timely and meets all donor requirements.
S/he will be the focal point for grant related compliance matters including building the capacity of staff.
Requirements:
- A degree in Finance or Accounting and certification in CPA or ACCA.
- Possession of an MBA degree is an added advantage.
- At least 5 years relevant experience with an international NGO in grant accounting and donor liaison.
- Donor report writing experience is highly required.
- Proven experience working with major the donors.
- Excellent communication skills, high accuracy and attention to detail, well planned and organized, and ability to work independently and as a team player.
- Willingness to travel frequently to Somalia.
Qualified candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to access the full job description and requirements for the position at www.drc.dk under Vacancies.
Please submit applications online using this link by January 4, 2015.
Your application must include an updated CV and cover letter explaining your motivation and why you are suited for the position together with details of current & expected salary.
If you experience any problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk.
