IRC Summary: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries, the IRC aims to restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.

Background:

The August 4, 2020, Port of Beirut explosion compounded Lebanon’s existing economic and social challenges and disproportionally affected Beirut’s vulnerable populations. Since the explosion the efforts of civil society have been crucial for recovery and rehabilitation efforts. Several obstacles remain that challenge the effectiveness, inclusivity and sustainability of the broader recovery and rehabilitation process, which include coordination challenges between ongoing efforts and the ad hoc or temporary nature of interventions. The situation of Beirut’s population remains precarious and the need for support to recovery and reconstruction efforts urgent.

Project Description: Supporting Beirut’s Immediate Social Recovery Services

The project will focus on reducing vulnerabilities are prevalent amongst three groups affected by the blast in Beirut: (i) survivors of Gender-Based Violence (SGBV); (ii) those suffering from deteriorated psycho-social wellbeing; (iii) and/or those facing limitations related to being a person with disabilities and older persons. The project’s interventions will entail providing grant financing directly to a select number of NGOs, to enable them to provide social services to reduce vulnerabilities in these groups.

This will be achieved by supporting non-government stakeholders that are engaged and have a track record in delivering social recovery services and working with target groups by improving their capacity to participate in the broader social recovery and reconstruction processes.

The World Bank has selected the IRC to act as the Intermediary Implementing Agency (IIA) to implement the Supporting Beirut’s Immediate Social Recovery Services project. The IRC will take on project management, grant provision and/or procurement of services from NGOs and will be responsible for the fiduciary supervision of the selected NGO partners.

Application Guidelines:

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Please submit your application before May 12, 2022 on https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/27474?c=rescue

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications by email will NOT be considered.

Job Overview/Summary:

With the guidance of the Finance Controller and in coordination with the Finance Managers (Accounting & Budgeting), the Sr. Finance Officer is responsible for day-to-day data processing and financial end month closure while keeping in line with IRC policies, procedures, and donor requirements. This position also requires close working relationship with Programs, Admin, Human resource, and Logistics units.

Major responsibilities - Accounting:

• Verify payments making sure to abide by IRC policies.
• Maintain the accounts payable and accounts receivable system in order to ensure complete and accurate records.
• Ensures all financial transactions are reasonable, appropriate, and necessary.
• Analyzes data and prepares financial documents from the sun system for internal and external purposes.
• Assist during the donor verification visit and the audit process.

Major responsibilities- Budgeting & Reporting:

• Conduct a thorough preparation of new budget and existing grant budget revision ensuring that all costs are covered and are not under/over budgeted in addition to correct use of the IRC and donor budget formats.
• Work with the Budget & Reporting manager on the monthly shared program cost allocation.
• Work on the month closure and reconciliation of all accounts related to the project.
• Support program teams in matters related to the budget.
• Prepare the monthly versus actual (BVA) report and distribute on time.
• Review the budget spending and advice relevant staff on spending status and ask for feedback on all over/under spending.
• Prepare and update spending plan for the grant in conjunction with the appropriate budget holders.
• Review and updated the commitments lists from SC, Admin, & HR to be included in the monthly BVAs.
• Assist in preparing Donor financial report for review by the Budget & Reporting Manager.
• Provide Analysis of grant spending plan vs. actual spending.
• Review PRs and advise charge codes.
• Prepare withdrawal applications in client connection.
• Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Senior Finance Manager
Position directly supervises: N/A

Indirect Reporting: N/A

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: Finance/ HR/ SC departments, Program & Grants team.

External: N/A

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years in an Accounting /Finance position preferably in an NGO.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from recognized College/Institution, master’s degree would be an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge in Microsoft office tools especially Excel
• Working experience on budget preparation, budget management and financial reports will be an added  advantage.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Fluency in English and Arabic
• Ability to prioritize among multiple tasks and make decisions
• Team player
• Can work in stressful environment

Working Environment: Staff will be based in Beirut with possible travel to field locations, upon business needs.

Candidates agree to disclose to IRC any situation of actual potential conflict of interest that impacts the capacity to serve the best interest of IRC and understand that any misstatement or misrepresentation described during the recruitment process and/or after hiring may lead to his/her disqualification or dismissal by IRC, and/or sanctions by the Donor (World Bank).