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About the Organization
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, providing protection, assistance, and durable solutions for displaced and vulnerable populations across Africa and globally.

DRC Ethiopia operates programs in humanitarian response, development, and capacity building for national partners. The organization emphasizes transparency, financial accountability, and adherence to donor regulations.

DRC strongly promotes diversity, gender equality, and safeguarding in the workplace. Women and underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

Job Description
The Finance Specialist will serve as the technical lead for donor budgeting, financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting for the Addis Ababa Country Office.

The role ensures quality financial management across multiple donor-funded projects, strengthens ERP/Dynamics data integrity, and provides targeted coaching to finance staff and stakeholders.

The Finance Specialist operates with a high degree of independence, delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial outputs.

This position plays a central role in supporting country-level financial decisions, advising on reporting cycles, and ensuring alignment with donor requirements and DRC’s Operations Handbook.

Educational Qualification

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent) is highly desirable.

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years of international experience in financial management in INGO/humanitarian settings.
• At least 3 years of experience leading donor budgeting and financial reporting.
• Experience with multi-donor portfolios including ECHO, EU, SIDA, FCDO, BHA/USAID, DANIDA, GFFO, SDC, UNHCR, UNICEF, etc.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics (other ERPs acceptable: SAP, NetSuite, SUN).

Required Skills and Competencies

• Advanced Excel skills: Pivot Tables, Power Query, Power Pivot, INDEX/XMATCH, SUMIFS, nested logic.
• Strong financial analysis, scenario planning, forecasting, and master budget support.
• Proven ability to produce concise, error-free reports and executive summaries.
• Capacity to coach and mentor finance staff and partners on budgeting, reporting, and analysis.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of donor budgets, proposals, and revisions, ensuring compliance with donor rules and cost coverage strategies.
• Manage end-to-end donor financial reporting cycles, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and quality control.
• Provide monthly financial briefings and insights to senior management.
• Support ERP data quality, process standardization, and automation.
• Mentor finance staff and provide targeted training to strengthen capacity.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Program, HR, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support audits, partner financial reviews, sub-grant assessments, and donor compliance requirements.

Job Location
Addis Ababa Country Office, Ethiopia

Employment Type and Contract

• Full-time, National Contract (12 months)
• Band: G2 – Non-Management
• Start Date: 1st April 2026
• Salary and conditions according to DRC’s national employment terms.

How to Apply

• Applicants must upload a cover letter and CV (maximum 4 pages) via the DRC application portal.
• Applications sent by email will not be considered.
• Only Ethiopian nationals are eligible to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Women and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: March 8, 2026

DRC Commitment to Gender Equality & Diversity
DRC is committed to achieving gender parity and actively encourages qualified female candidates to apply.

DRC is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusion, and evaluates applicants solely based on merit, regardless of age, sex, disability, religion, ethnicity, color, marital status, or other protected characteristics.

Core Competencies Expected

• Striving for Excellence: Deliver results efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
• Collaboration: Engage relevant parties and encourage constructive feedback.
• Taking the Lead: Demonstrate initiative, innovation, and accountability.
• Communication: Listen, speak, and write effectively and transparently.
• Integrity: Uphold the highest ethical and professional standards, including safeguarding.

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