Partnerships Finance Specialist, Kampala

DRC Uganda is currently looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our dynamic team as Partnership Finance Specialist (Re-advertised)

The overall purpose of the role:

The Partnership Finance Specialist will remotely oversee and stabilize all finance-related partnership functions across DRC Sudan. He/she will ensure strong financial compliance, timely partner reporting, correction of existing systemstic issues, and capacity strengthening of partners and internal teams. Travel will be undertaken only when necessary for audits, capacity building, or resolving critical issues that require physical presence.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Partnership Financial Management and Compliance

• Remotely lead financial oversight of all local partners, ensuring full compliance with donor and DRC requirements.
• Review and validate partner financial reports, documentation, and reconciliations.
• Identify compliance risks and implement corrective action plans.
• Provide ongoing guidance to partners and DRC teams on donor rules (ECHO, BHA, GIZ, SIDA, EU, etc.).

Strengthening Internal and Partner Financial Processes

• Diagnose gaps in partner-linked financial systems and workflows; implement improved processes.
• Lead partner financial management in DRC Dynamics (DYN).
• Enhance archiving, cashbook quality, and partner reporting templates.
• Streamline and standardize partner finance procedures for long-term sustainability.

Field and Partner Support (Remote + Travel When Needed)

• Conduct virtual support sessions, training, and follow-up meetings with partner finance teams.
• Travel to partner locations only when critical for audits, investigations, compliance reviews, or resolving issues that cannot be addressed remotely.
• Provide hands-on or remote coaching to strengthen partners' financial capacity and systems.

Financial Reporting and Audit Readiness

• Ensure partner-related data is accurate, reconciled, and properly uploaded into DYN.
• Support audits by preparing documentation, responding to queries, and guiding partners through requirements.
• Strengthen audit trails and ensure partners consistently meet verification standards.

Coordination and Strategic Support

• Provide weekly updates, risk flags, and recommendations to Finance Manager/Program Development and Quality Manager, and Head of Support Services.
• Collaborate with Grants, Area Offices, Partnership teams, and Program staff to ensure aligned processes.
• Represent finance in partner review meetings, consortium coordination forums, or donor engagements as needed.

About you

To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in NGO financial management, including partnership oversight. Moreover, we also expect the following.

Required

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance.
• Proven experience working remotely with field teams and partners in complex/emergency settings.
• Strong command of donor compliance requirements (ECHO, BHA, EU, SIDA, GIZ, UN agencies).
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems - preferably DRC Dynamics (DYN).
• Demonstrated ability to fix systemic financial issues and stabilize operations.
• Excellent communication skills for remote coaching and high-pressure environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead remotely while maintaining strong accountability standards.
• High ethical standards and ability to navigate sensitive financial matters.
• Cultural sensitivity and professionalism when engaging with local partners.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Arabic language
• Qualified Sudanese nationals currently based in Uganda are strongly encouraged to apply

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC's 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: 6 months.
• Band: NM G
• Designation of Duty Station: Remote / Uganda (with travel to Sudan based on operational needs)
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council's Terms of Employment for national employees; please refer to our website.

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 22nd June 2026

DRC does not solicit money for any part of its recruitment process. All recruitment is merit-based and follows HR best practices that are globally acceptable. Henceforth, should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.

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

Tags

• aid coordination
• development finance
• donor relations
• refugee assistance
• sudanese refugees

Skills

• Financial Management
• Donor Compliance
• ERP Systems
• Communication skills
• Arabic Language

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