DRC MMC Hiring Programme Support Officer

Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO – one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In 40 countries 9,000 employees protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement affected people and communities. DRC works during displacement at all stages: In the acute crisis, in exile, when settling and integrating in a new place, or upon return.

Overall purpose of the role: To support the Mixed Migration Centre – East and Southern Africa with administrative programme and grant management needs; financial tracking, reporting and budgeting; and supply chain and procurement. Interested candidates should have excellent organizational, communication and time management skills as well as a passion for working within an humanitarian organization dedicated to the protection of refugees and migrants.

Responsibilities:

Support the Regional Head of MMC and 4Mi Manager in developing proposal budgets informed by MMC’s Master Budget and ensure that the correct templates are used during proposal development.
Review donor contracts and outline key guidelines and policies and ensuring MMC complies with them.
Act as the primary linkage between MMC and the Grants team to ensure compliance with DRC and donor rules during project implementation and reporting.
Ensure all projects are up to date on dynamics and that MMC is in good standing in dynamics.
Review the RAP (Rolling Action Plan) to ensure the correct reporting timelines are captured and reports are submitted as per the target dates.
Identify and follow up on MMC instalments and ensure they are recorded and uploaded on Dynamics.

Qualification & Experience:

University Degree in a relevant field: Business Administration, Finance, International development/relations, Political science, Communications, Social science
At least 5 years’ Programme support experience, with a preference given to experience in an INGO.
Proven experience in financial management and program development in an INGO.
Ability to work independently and with excellent organizational, planning and time management skills.
Full professional proficiency in English;
Arabic or French is an asset

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