Support Director (Humanitarian, Copenhagen)

Job summary

The Support Director is a strategic leadership role responsible for enhancing internal operations and support functions within a humanitarian organization. This position ensures that systems, processes, and resources are compliant and aligned with organizational strategies and humanitarian principles.

Qualifications

• Degree in management, business administration, law, finance, accounting, or IT management.
• Proven experience in leading teams and managing specialists.
• Experience in financial management, compliance, risk management, IT governance, GDPR, and organizational development.
• Cross-functional experience at both strategic and operational levels is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and budget processes, ensuring effective forecasting and alignment with priorities.
• Develop the Support Department, promoting collaboration and high performance.
• Oversee financial management, compliance, internal controls, and risk management.
• Manage procurement processes and contract management for operational efficiency.
• Ensure IT governance and information security while supporting digitalization initiatives.
• Maintain GDPR and data protection compliance in collaboration with specialists.
• Contribute to strategic planning and organizational governance as part of the Management Team.
• Represent the organization in relevant internal and external forums.

Skills

• Strong strategic mindset and collaborative leadership style.
• Ability to foster teamwork and support professional development across functions.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.

Education

• Relevant degree in management, business administration, law, finance, accounting, or IT management.

Tools

• Familiarity with financial management software, compliance tools, and IT governance frameworks.