Finance Specialist – Yemen Displacement Response

About the role

The Finance Specialist supports the Yemen Displacement Response (YDR) Consortium by delivering high‑quality financial management and technical assistance. Working with the Consortium Management Unit, the role ensures effective financial planning, budget control, donor compliance and timely reporting across 11 governorates in Yemen.

Key responsibilities

• Lead development, review and consolidation of consortium project budgets in collaboration with partners, ensuring donor and DRC compliance.
• Provide technical financial leadership during proposal development, including budget preparation, cost analysis and donor compliance guidance.
• Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets, analyse burn rates, identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead budget revisions, reallocations and realignments throughout implementation and ensure effective budget monitoring.
• Support financial reporting, ensure compliance with DRC and donor regulations and coordinate financial information with consortium partners.

Required profile

• Proven experience in financial management for humanitarian or donor‑funded projects.
• Strong knowledge of donor compliance requirements and DRC financial procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple consortium partners and provide technical guidance.
• Excellent analytical skills to monitor budgets, analyse expenditures and manage financial risks.

Required skills