Finance Specialist

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

The IRC was present in Sudan from 1981 to 2009. In November 2019, the IRC re-registered in Sudan and opened a main office in Khartoum, with programming beginning in 2020. The IRC expanded into non-SAF-controlled regions of Darfur and South Kordofan in 2024. It is currently operational in Al Jazeera, White Nile, Gedaref, River Nile, Blue Nile, South Kordofan, West Darfur, Central Darfur, and North Darfur states, including a satellite office in Tunaydbah (Gedaref). The IRC's impact groups are vulnerable individuals impacted by conflict and crisis, including women, children, the elderly, persons with disabilities, refugees, mixed populations, and host communities.
 

Since the outbreak of war in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the country has spiraled into relentless violence, institutional collapse, and mass displacement. Despite multiple ceasefire announcements, violence has continued for nearly two and a half years, displacing over 12 million people across all 18 states. Sudan is facing one of the most complex and devastating humanitarian crises in the world today.

More than 30 million people now require humanitarian assistance, and around 25 million people face acute food insecurity, including 770,000 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition. Damage to infrastructure, supply shortages, and restricted humanitarian access continue to severely hinder the humanitarian response. In response to increasing needs, the IRC has scaled up its humanitarian efforts despite immense challenges. The IRC supports Sudanese communities, within the country and across national borders.
 

The project is expected to run for the duration of the World Bank-financed award (exact start date and duration to be confirmed on award).
 

Scope of Work

The IRC is seeking a Finance Specialist for an upcoming World Bank-funded health project in Sudan. The project is intended to restore access to a basic package of health and nutrition services and preserve the main elements of essential public health functions in Sudan.

The project is expected to run from February 2027 for 3 years.

This position is open to expatriates.
 

The Finance Specialist is responsible for all financial management, accounting, disbursement, reporting, and audit compliance functions of the IRC's project implementation, reporting to the Project Director with functional reporting to the World Bank Financial Management team.

The postholder manages all project financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, fund flow management, bank reconciliation, and internal controls, in compliance with World Bank financial management guidelines, and prepares quarterly Interim Financial Reports (IFRs) and annual financial statements. He/she manages the Designated Account, ensuring funds are used only for eligible project expenditures, and processes withdrawal applications and reimbursement requests.

The Finance Specialist ensures compliance with anti-corruption requirements, tracking expenditure against Statements of Expenditure and World Bank disbursement guidelines; coordinates with external and internal auditors and prepares documentation for annual project audits; implements the financial management chapter of the Project Operations Manual, ensuring sub-partner compliance; provides FM capacity building to state-level financial staff and sub-partners; and manages payroll in compliance with national labour law and World Bank ESS2 requirements.
 

Requirements

• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA) or degree in finance, accounting, or business administration — Master's preferred.

• Minimum 8 years' experience in financial management of donor-funded programmes, with at least 5 years on World Bank or major multilateral donor (USAID, EU, Global Fund) projects.

• Demonstrated knowledge of World Bank financial management guidelines, disbursement procedures, and IFR reporting requirements — essential.

• Experience with accounting software (SAP, QuickBooks, Navision, or equivalent); strong Excel skills.

• Knowledge of IDA grant disbursement methods (direct payment, reimbursement, advance); experience managing Designated Accounts.

• Fluency in Arabic is preferred and English required.
   

Please note that this position will be contingent on the outcome of the bid.
 

Safety & Security Situation: All staff must comply with all IRC Sudan security policies and procedures.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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