Finance & HR Officer

Location: Jigjiga, Ethiopia

Organization: Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Deadline: 20 Oct 2026

Job Description

Overall purpose of the role

The Finance & HR officer is responsible for effectively managing financial and HR support functions at the field level. They ensure compliance with DRC’s policies and procedures and assist the Project Manager in enhancing internal controls and accountability. The role will support the AfD-funded H.E.R project (Hope, Empowerment, and Resilience) and long-term operations in the Benishangul Gumz Region.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Finance:

• Ensure timely and accurate payment processing for vendors, staff, and casual workers in accordance with DRC and donor requirements.
• Keep daily and monthly cash books updated, perform regular bank reconciliations, and oversee cash counts.
• Process and reconcile staff advances, making sure they are cleared promptly with proper documentation.
• Ensure all payments are accurately coded and recorded in DYN (DRC’s ERP system).
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and support internal and external audits.
• Make sure tax, pension, and other statutory deductions are calculated correctly and paid on time.
• Maintain an organized and auditable filing system for all financial documents (both hard and soft copies).

Human Resources:

• Support recruitment activities at the field level, including posting, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate staff records, track leave, and manage contract documentation.
• Assist with monthly payroll inputs by providing updated leave balances and timesheets.
• Coordinate staff inductions and orientations, ensuring adherence to HR policies.
• Verify that all staff are registered with the government pension scheme and possess ID cards.
• Follow up promptly on HR-related correspondence and documentation with the Country Office HR team.

Experience and technical competencies:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in finance and HR roles, preferably within an NGO or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., DYN) and advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• In-depth knowledge of Ethiopian labor laws and administrative procedures.
• Experience in HR practices and staff coordination is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; capable of multitasking under pressure.

EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or other related fields.

LANGUAGE: (indicate Fluency level)

• Fluent spoken and written English
• Proficiency in (Somali, Affan Oromo) preferred

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: 10 Months

Contract Type: National Contract

Band: H2

Designation of Duty Station: Jigjiga, Ethiopia

Start date: 15 November 2026

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National employees

How to Apply

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than three pages) in English through: >>   https://drc.ngo/jobs/job/?id=176916. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Please ensure that your CV does not exceed three pages. Applications with CVs longer than the specified limit may not be considered.

Closing date for applications: October 20, 2026

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics

We strongly encourage female candidates to apply for the position!

We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nations to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit.