The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, working in over 40 countries to provide appropriate assistance with a rights-based approach to refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, returnees, and migrants. Our vision is to help refugees, internally displaced persons, and their host communities live with dignity. We protect lives and human rights and empower beneficiaries throughout their displacement from conflict by providing shelter, food, and hope in terms of work, education, and integration toward a sustainable future. DRC established an operational presence in Colombia in 2011, focusing on Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) and providing support to the conflict-affected population in the south of the country. With the onset of large mixed migration flows into Colombia due to the Venezuelan crisis, DRC launched an integrated humanitarian response in 2018 to meet the urgent needs of refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, Colombian returnees, and host communities in some of Colombia’s most vulnerable areas, such as the Caribbean coastal regions (Riohacha and Barranquilla) and urban centers (Bogotá and Cundinamarca). In 2021, DRC opened field offices on the South Pacific coast in the department of Nariño and in northern Colombia in Norte de Santander.
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
Ensure the administrative, financial, budgetary and logistical management of the base, guaranteeing efficient operations, compliance with DRC and donor procedures, internal control, and operational support to program teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
At the human resources level:
- Team management and administration
- Coordinate and supervise the activities of the support team, ensuring compliance with objectives and procedures.
- To train, support and strengthen the capabilities of the staff, including monitoring their professional development.
- Manage administrative processes of recruitment, hiring, performance evaluations and training.
- Participate in briefings, operational meetings and the integration of new staff; assume the transmission of alerts or critical information when necessary.
- Carry out human resources procedures when required by the national office.
At the financial level
Treasury / Accounting
- Manage the treasury of the bases in Norte de Santander, ensuring the proper provisioning of banks and cash, the execution of transfers and the physical and administrative security of the funds.
- Prepare cash flow forecasts together with program managers to ensure operational continuity.
- Oversee the accounting of the base, including daily records, bank reconciliations, provisions and monthly closings, ensuring the quality, accuracy and traceability of financial information.
- Ensure compliance with the financial, tax and regulatory obligations required by the DIAN and other entities.
- Oversee the submission of mandatory financial reports (bank reconciliations and petty cash counts) to the National Office
- Supervise and strengthen internal financial and accounting controls, promoting transparency in the use of funds.
- Support internal and external audits by providing accurate, complete, and up-to-date documentation
- Stay up-to-date on accounting, tax regulations and institutional accountability policies.
Budget monitoring
- Ensure thorough and effective budgetary control, guaranteeing accountability and compliance with donor and headquarters standards in all financial documentation.
- Periodically update and analyze the budget tracking tools (BFU, Staff Allocation Tables and Fixed Expenses) in coordination with the Area Manager and Program Managers.
- Reconciling budget execution with the actual progress of activities, identifying deviations and early warnings.
- Control and monitor base operating costs to ensure operational efficiency.
- Prepare budget proposals that include the support costs of the North Santander offices, in coordination with the program teams and considering the human resource needs.
- Ensure that salary cost allocations and timesheets are recorded correctly and in a timely manner.
At a logistical level:
Procurement Management:
- Monitor the purchasing environment, keep the supplier register up to date, and ensure annual procurement planning in accordance with purchasing plans and activities.
- Ensure compliance with the Operations Manual, DRC purchasing procedures, and donor requirements.
- Coordinate the processes of acquiring goods and services according to the purchasing plans and defined thresholds.
- Monitor the traceability of requisitions in Dynamics (ERP) until final receipt.
- Implement audit recommendations and strengthen relationships with suppliers to ensure contractual performance.
- Coordinate with programs the logistical planning and conduct regular procurement training for technical and administrative teams.
Fleet Management
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and fleet procedures by supervising the team of drivers.
- Manage rental contracts, maintenance, movement plans and fuel consumption controls.
- Oversee maintenance, repairs, movement plans and availability of safety equipment.
- Conduct regular training and performance checks for driving personnel.
Asset Management
- Lead the control of asset inventories and ensure their proper use and traceability.
- Supervise the distribution, operation and maintenance of communication equipment and systems.
- Ensure the application of asset and telecommunications procedures established in the Operations Manual.
Warehouse Management
- Ensure compliance with storage procedures, inventory accuracy, and proper management of humanitarian kits.
- Supervise physical inventories and proper handling of supplies and expired/unusable products.
Quality control
- Implement anti-fraud controls and quality mechanisms in all logistics operations.
- Coordinate inspections, internal audits, and corrective actions.
- Ensure that logistics operations respond to the context and safety guidelines.
Experience and technical skills:
- 3 years working with international NGOs.
- 3 years of experience in financial management
- 3 years of experience in team management and staff supervision .
- Desirable: experience in purchasing, asset management, warehouse management, and HR management.
- This position requires strong conflict resolution skills and adaptability to difficult contexts.
Desirable
- Of a calm and diplomatic nature.
- Good teamwork; ability to create a good atmosphere.
- Fluency in English is an advantage.
- Having worked in the intervention region or knowing the territorial context.
Education
- Professional in Business Administration, Logistics or related areas.
- Related specialization
Languages:
- Spanish
- English (desirable)
All DRC roles require the subsequent holder to master basic DRC competencies:
- Achieving excellence: focusing on achieving results and ensuring efficient processes.
- Collaboration: involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
- Taking the initiative: taking ownership and initiative while seeking innovation.
- Communicate: listen and speak effectively and honestly.
- Demonstrate integrity: act in accordance with DRC’s vision and values
We offer:
The opportunity to belong to one of the best NGOs worldwide.
- The opportunity to belong to one of the best NGOs worldwide.
- Access to over 1,000 free online training courses and certificates.
- Prepaid medical insurance, 100% coverage of the policy for the employee and a special price for beneficiaries.
- National contract for a specific project or task (for the duration of the project/task). – Subject
- Salary starting at $5,560,000 depending on the candidate’s experience and skills.
- Start date: February 2026
- Salary and conditions in accordance with the terms of employment in Colombia.
Application process:
All applicants must upload only a cover letter (1 page) and an updated resume (no longer than 3 pages). No other supporting documents will be accepted through this channel.
If you apply for the vacancy, it is understood that you are available to travel and perform the position in Tibú, Norte de Santander.
Application closing date: February 12, 2026 at 11:59 am Local Time**.**
Note 1: Applicants to this call for applications authorize DRC to validate the personal information provided in their resume. Their identity will be checked against public and private databases for the sole purpose of validating the information, in accordance with our anti-fraud, anti-money laundering, and counter-terrorism financing policies.
Note 2: Applicants who freely and voluntarily wish to participate in the selection process for the position in this call for applications must strictly adhere to the applicable regulations (suitability of the presented qualifications, personal and individual execution of tests, and truthfulness of information), adhering to DRC’s anti-fraud manuals and policies, under penalty of disqualification for any applicant who engages in any irregularity, as determined by the organization, even based on mere suspicion, and even for possible criminal conduct under Colombian law.
How to apply
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