Tunisia Finance and Administration Manager

Background Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has operated in Tunisia since March 2011. Since then, DRC has engaged mainly in the sector of Protection targeting both Third Country Nationals (TCN) and refugees fleeing Libya by crossing the border into Tunisia. Furthermore, from the Tunisia office(s) DRC has worked in establishing preparedness for a response to the humanitarian needs within Libya.

In the frame of its programme in Tunisia and Libya, DRC is looking for a Finance and Administration Manager (FAM) recruited within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Duties and Responsibilities • Supervise all administrative and financial matters related to the DRC mission in Tunisia (national labour law , registration of the Organization in the Country, local contracts, matters related to bank and insurance) • Provide technical support to project & support staff in financial and administration procedures. • Prepare and deliver administrative and financial reports in a timely manner • Assist project staff in preparing timely monthly cash forecast and in budget monitoring. • Ensure compliance to DRC Operation handbook as provided by DRC head office and donor requirements • Supervise DRC accounting system – NAVISION • Assist project management staff in the recruitment process • Assist project manager(s) in preparing and submitting project(s) budget

Qualifications • Previous experience in financial/administrative management for an international non-governmental organisation • Working knowledge of NAVISION financial software and/or similar programs • Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic, French is an asset. • A proven knowledge of Work and Excel. Generally computer literature • Familiarity with the legal principles of international financial transactions • Strong interpersonal skills

Terms & Conditions: Commencement: as soon as possible Duty station: Zarzis, Tunisia Contract: 3 months with possibility of extension. Salary and other conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Locally Recruited Expatriates (available on request).

Application and CV Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications sent together with a CV, will be considered.

Please forward your application, in English and marked “FAM-TUN”, to jobs.tunisia@drc.dk no later than 10 July 2011.

Further information: For more information, please contact Enza Di Iorio or Hans Molbjerg - email address: enza.diiorio@drc-libya.org - hans.molbjerg@drc-mena.org

Please note that applications are not to be sent to Enza Di iori or Hans Molbjerg.

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk

About DRC The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief. The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.