Partnership Finance Specialist

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.
  

Partnership Financial Management & Compliance

• Remotely lead financial oversight of all local partners, ensuring full compliance with donors 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 & Partner Financial Processes

• Diagnose gaps in partner-linked financial systems and workflows and 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 & 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 & Audit Readiness

• Ensure partner-related data is accurate, reconciled, and properly uploaded into DRC Dynamics (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 & Strategic Support

• Provide weekly updates, risk flags, and recommendations to Finance Manager/Program Development & Quality Manager (PDQM) and Head of Support Services (HoSS).
  

• 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.