Job ID
46668
Job Title
Finance Partnerships Officer
To work for
International Rescue Committee
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Finances/Accountancy
Job Type
Full time
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Qualifications
Education:
- At least a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or any related field, at least institute in accounting, finance or any related field but with at least 2 years experience in partnership financial work related.
Work Experience:
- Approximately 2-4 years of financial work experience.
- At least 1 year of experience in the finance partnership sector in a non-profit setting.
- Experience in managing and handling partners projects funded by major institutional donors will be preferable.
- Knowledge of associated with funding from BHA or USAID. Knowledge of EU, UN, BMZ, GFFO, or FCDO rules and regulations will be a plus.
- Experience working with databases and/or other tracking software systems.
- Proven track record in developing the capacity of staff.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
- A commitment to IRC’s mission, vision, values, and IRC Way - Professional Code of Conduct.
- Credible written, presentation, and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information effectively and solid experience providing training and staff development.
- Validated sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to handle complex situations diplomatically and to achieve effective resolution.
- Excellent management and interpersonal skills and a solid ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork, in a cross-cultural context.
- Validated ability to plan long-term, organize priorities, and work under administrative and programmatic pressures with detail orientation and professional patience.
- Highly collaborative and resourceful; ability to establish positive working relationships with senior-level management and all other partners to maximize cooperation and productivity.
- Curiosity, a desire to continually learn and develop, and a sense of humor are a must.
- Analytical ability in creating effective solutions to complex matters while adhering to labor laws and internal policies.
- Strong project management, coordination, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, and a demonstrated ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork in a cross-cultural context.
- Strong remote management skills required.
- Diplomatic and strong acumen in establishing positive working relationships with employees and all other stakeholders to maximize cooperation and productivity.
- Excellent presentation and training skills. The ability to work under pressure and with employees from all levels.
- Willing to travel within the Middle East region.
- Hard-working, sharp, and detail oriented.
Language/Travel:
- Excellent written and oral communication in both English and Arabic are required.
- Travel: 30% to field sites in Syria and Turkey as well as attending regional and global workshops and meetings.
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Partnership finance manager.
Position directly supervises: N/A
Key Internal Contacts: Head of Teams (especially, Partnership Coordinator/Manager, Deputy Director - Programs, and the Deputy Director Finance, Finance coordinator -accounting audit), Budget Holders, and the Finance department
Key External Contacts: IRC partner organizations.
- At least a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or any related field, at least institute in accounting, finance or any related field but with at least 2 years experience in partnership financial work related.
Work Experience:
- Approximately 2-4 years of financial work experience.
- At least 1 year of experience in the finance partnership sector in a non-profit setting.
- Experience in managing and handling partners projects funded by major institutional donors will be preferable.
- Knowledge of associated with funding from BHA or USAID. Knowledge of EU, UN, BMZ, GFFO, or FCDO rules and regulations will be a plus.
- Experience working with databases and/or other tracking software systems.
- Proven track record in developing the capacity of staff.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
- A commitment to IRC’s mission, vision, values, and IRC Way - Professional Code of Conduct.
- Credible written, presentation, and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information effectively and solid experience providing training and staff development.
- Validated sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to handle complex situations diplomatically and to achieve effective resolution.
- Excellent management and interpersonal skills and a solid ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork, in a cross-cultural context.
- Validated ability to plan long-term, organize priorities, and work under administrative and programmatic pressures with detail orientation and professional patience.
- Highly collaborative and resourceful; ability to establish positive working relationships with senior-level management and all other partners to maximize cooperation and productivity.
- Curiosity, a desire to continually learn and develop, and a sense of humor are a must.
- Analytical ability in creating effective solutions to complex matters while adhering to labor laws and internal policies.
- Strong project management, coordination, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, and a demonstrated ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork in a cross-cultural context.
- Strong remote management skills required.
- Diplomatic and strong acumen in establishing positive working relationships with employees and all other stakeholders to maximize cooperation and productivity.
- Excellent presentation and training skills. The ability to work under pressure and with employees from all levels.
- Willing to travel within the Middle East region.
- Hard-working, sharp, and detail oriented.
Language/Travel:
- Excellent written and oral communication in both English and Arabic are required.
- Travel: 30% to field sites in Syria and Turkey as well as attending regional and global workshops and meetings.
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Partnership finance manager.
Position directly supervises: N/A
Key Internal Contacts: Head of Teams (especially, Partnership Coordinator/Manager, Deputy Director - Programs, and the Deputy Director Finance, Finance coordinator -accounting audit), Budget Holders, and the Finance department
Key External Contacts: IRC partner organizations.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
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Salary and Benefits
as per IRC salary scale
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Feb 02, 2026
Expiry Date
Feb 17, 2026