Finance Officer (ABA Consortium) re-adv
Join DRC as a Finance Officer in Mykolaiv to manage sub-grant financial operations.
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Overview
Join DRC as a Finance Officer in Mykolaiv to manage sub-grant financial operations.
You have:
- At least 2 years of experience in finance/accounting, partnership support, or a related field in humanitarian organizations.
- University degree in the related field or equivalent (Finance, Accountancy, Economy).
- Understanding of partnership procedures and donor compliance requirements.
- Strong communication skills, experience or possibility in conducting training sessions.
- Ability to analyze financial and programmatic risks related to partnerships.
- Proficiency in contract and sub-grant management, including reviewing budgets, agreements, and reports.
- Strong understanding of data management systems, SharePoint, and other digital collaboration tools.
- Confident user in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, SharePoint.
- B1-B2 level of English.
Contract
This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations.
DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 800 staff in Ukraine and implements emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.
DRC is currently looking for a Finance Officer to join our Area-Based Allocation (ABA) team in Mykolaiv to implement project in Khersonska oblast.
About the job
Under the management Support Services Manager, Finance Officer is responsible for overseeing partners’ sub-grant financial management, strengthening partners’ financial and compliance capacities, ensuring adherence to donor and consortium financial while contributing to the daily finance operations of the ABA Consortium.
About the ABA Consortium: The Area-Based Allocation (ABA) Consortium is designed to support local actors in Ukraine by facilitating access to quality funding and enabling them to scale up their programming without being burdened by excessive bureaucracy. The Consortium operates as a fund mechanism, incorporating a due diligence process, calls for proposals, fund disbursement, and tailored support throughout project implementation.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
- Conduct financial capacity assessments and due diligence of partner CSOs in coordination with consortium members; identify financial risks and develop mitigation measures.
- Develop and implement partner capacity development plans, including preparation of training materials, delivery of financial management trainings, and ongoing coaching on budgeting and compliance.
- Provide financial management, oversight, and monitoring of partnership and sub-grant agreements, ensuring partners’ use of funds complies with approved budgets, contracts, organizational policies, and donor requirements.
- Review and verify partners’ financial reports and supporting documentation for accuracy, cost allowability, and donor compliance; support preparation of consolidated financial reports for management and donors.
- Coordinate closely with program and partnership teams on the financial status of partner-supported projects and provide technical finance support as needed.
- Support partners in proposal development, including budget design and identification of potential financial risks at the proposal stage.
- Prepare partners for internal and external audits and donor reviews, and support the implementation of corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with internal control, anti-fraud, and anti-corruption policies.
- Perform other finance-related tasks as required by the line manager.
About you
To be successful in this role, we expect you to have at least 2 years of experience in finance/accounting, partnership support, or a related field in humanitarian organizations, as well as at least 2 years of experience in finance and accounting. Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required
- University degree in the related field or equivalent (Finance, Accountancy, Economy).
- Understanding of partnership procedures and donor compliance requirements.
- Strong communication skills, experience or possibility in conducting training, sessions.
- Ability to analyze financial and programmatic risks related to partnerships.
- Assistance with external audit requests for any required supporting documentation.
- Proficiency in contract and sub-grant management, including reviewing budgets, agreements, and reports.
- Ability to analyze financial and programmatic risks related to partnerships.
- Strong understanding of data management systems, SharePoint, and other digital collaboration tools.
- Confident user in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, SharePoint.
Desirable
- B1-B2 level of 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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
We offer
- Contract length: 12 months renewable depending on performance and funding after successful completion of 3 months probation period.
- Band: H – nm.
- Designation of Duty Station: Mykolaiv.
- Start date: as soon as possible.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national contracts.
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.
A****pplications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 15th February 2026.
We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible, interviews might be conducted on a rolling basis. DRC reserves the right to select candidate before the vacancy close date once a suitable candidate has been identified.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a previous experience where you had to manage financial compliance for a project? | This question assesses your practical experience in financial management and compliance. | Provide a specific example that highlights your compliance management skills. |
| How would you conduct a financial capacity assessment for a partner organization? | This question evaluates your ability to assess financial management capabilities of partners. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to train others on financial management practices. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure adherence to donor compliance requirements during project implementation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps would you take if a partner fails to comply with a sub-grant agreement? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a financial risk you identified and how you mitigated it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or software do you find most effective for contract and grant management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you prepare a partner for an external audit? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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