Team Leader - Support Services (Re-advertised)

Duty Station [Mocha/Khokha-Yemen]

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 our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.
Overall purpose of the role

• Ensure full compliance with DRC’s operations handbook on finance, administration and HR. 
• Oversee and manage the finance, administration, and HR departments. 
• Ensure effective budgetary control, and adherence to DRC and donor policies and procedures.                            

Geographic scope: Base (Mocha/Khokha)
This role has a base focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines at base level. The role contributes to the development of base strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks.

About the job

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Line manage finance, administrative and HR staff, and matrix manage/provide technical support to finance, Administrative and HR staff in other offices. 
• Responsible for maintenance of a Master Budget 
• Ensure a thorough and effective budgetary control is in place, and ensure accountability and donor compliance in all financial documentation 
• Oversee efficient Human Resource management of both DRC contracted employees and incentive-based workers 
• Support program and support budgets in collaboration with relevant program managers 
• Ensure full implementation and adherence to all DRC internal policies and procedures as well as local law regulations 
• Support the preparation of financial reports for donors, and check compliance with donor financial reporting requirements 
• Responsible for training and provision of support to program staff in understanding financial obligations and minimum requirements 
• Oversee staff training and promotion 
• Oversee HR procedures based on the global people policy, including recruitment, development, performance, contracts, well-being, and people planning. 
• Act as DRC Code of Conduct focal point, including training and implementation

As Team Leader the post-holder is responsible for the following:

• Accountable for people management of employees, usually working in the same area of work
• Accountable for ensuring that agreed work plans and tasks set by the next-level up Manager are implemented on time
• Hiring and termination of employees and conducting performance appraisals (closely overseen by the next-level manager)

About you

To be successful in this role you must have:

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience at a similar level
• Sound knowledge on cost planning, budgeting, and financial reporting
• Experience in management of HR and administrative teams
• Good knowledge of procurement procedures of INGOs
• Experience of working with DRC’s main donors (UN Agencies, ECHO, USAid, DFAT, SDC)
• Full professional proficiency in English

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ 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. 

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required qualifications: 

Education :

• Associate degree in a Finance/Administration/IT/Social Science field any other relevant field of study) (bachelor’s degree preferred).

Languages:

• Arabic - Fluent, reading and writing
• English - Fluent, reading and writing

We offer

DRC will offer the successful applicant a One-year contract ending on 31 August 2022, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. 

Workplace Mocha/Khokha

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment. This position will be placed at Band (G).