Do you want to accelerate your finance career while contributing to stronger governance in one of the world’s leading humanitarian organizations?
Who are we?
You will join DRC’s Global Finance Division, based at HQ in Copenhagen. We cover the full spectrum of finance responsibilities across the organization. The department consists of more than 50 finance professionals with diverse backgrounds, nationalities, and areas of expertise, bringing strong analytical, technical, and operational capacities. Together, we work to ensure that DRC’s financial management is robust, compliant, and continuously evolving to support high quality humanitarian delivery in more than 30 countries. You will report to the Global Finance Director and work closely with the Finance Leadership Team (FLT).
About the job
The Global Finance Coordinator plays a key role in strengthening DRC’s finance governance and supporting the transition to our new Operations Framework, which sets the global standards for policies, procedures and governance across Finance and the wider organization. The role is ideal for an ambitious early career finance professional who wants broad exposure, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to shape how finance policies and procedures are developed and maintained across the organization.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Support the implementation of the new Operations Framework within Finance, including mapping and organizing existing policies, procedures, and tools.
- Coordinate governance processes with the Global Finance Director and FLT, including meetings, documentation, and follow-up on decisions.
- Contribute to the development, alignment, and maintenance of finance policies and procedures.
- Support monitoring of governance and risk items.
- Maintain structured, high quality filing systems for all finance governance documentation.
About you
You are motivated, analytical, and eager to develop your finance career in a global setting. You thrive in structured work, enjoy improving systems and processes, and are comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders. You are curious about governance, documentation, and organizational standards — and you want a role where you can learn fast and contribute immediately.
All employees should master DRC's core competencies: Communicating, Taking the lead, Collaborating, Striving for excellence and Demonstrating integrity.
Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required
- 2–4 years of experience in finance, financial operations, governance support, or similar roles.
- University degree in finance, business administration, economics, or a related field
- Understanding of core finance processes (e.g., budgeting, accounting, reporting cycles, internal controls).
- Strong organizational and administrative skills, with experience using structured documentation platforms (SharePoint, Teams).
- Strong communication skills and confidence coordinating across multiple stakeholders.
- Interest in using BI dashboards (Power BI) and AI tools to support governance workflows.
Desirable
- Experience supporting finance managers or leadership teams.
- Involvement in policy or procedure development.
- Training or certifications in finance, governance, risk, or project coordination.
We offer
Contract length: Permanent
Workplace: Lyngbyvej 100, 2100 Copenhagen Ø, just by Ryparken station
Start date: June 1, 2026
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the agreement between DRC and AC (agreement for Academics). The position is at ‘fuldmægtig’ level. This is a national position for which local terms and conditions apply.
Please note that you need to have the right to work in Denmark (through nationality or existing work visa) in order to be considered for this role.
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter, an updated CV in English as well as a degree certificate.
Closing date for applications: April 15, 2026. We expect to conduct interviews during week 17.
Further information
For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Amelina Jaskowiak, Global Finance Director, [email protected].
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.
Apply NowDRC as an employer
Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 30 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of over 6,000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:
- Professionalism, impact & expertise
- Humanitarian approach & the work we do
- Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
- Culture, values & strong leadership
- Fair compensation & continuous development
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.