This position will be based in Northeast Syria and will assist the focal person for the IRC Syria’s Budget and Grants Management function. This requires a motivated, flexible, problem-solving team-player with excellent analytical, communication skills and the ability to priorities activities and work to tight deadlines.

• Working with other departments to ensure that expenditures are made within approved budgets.
• Under the supervision of the Budget & Reporting Manager, The Senior Budget & Reporting Officer will assist in preparing the Fiscal year Budget following the IRC standard format to meet the required deadlines.
• Ensure regular update of the Fiscal year budget that will serve as a guide for all new donor proposals as well help in times of rapid growth, decline of program to inform timely management decisions.
• Provide recommendations for funding shortfall or coverage for each component of the fiscal year budget.
• Prepare BVA’s budgets updates for ongoing grants
• Prepare Donor reports and IRC Financial reports.

Required Experience/qualification/Skills:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance, or equivalent technical training certificate in accounting.
• 3-6 years of progressively responsible professional experience of budgets with different Donors.
• Previous experience in an emergency or conflict-afflicted setting is required.

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 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 is a must.
• Analytical ability in creating effective solutions to complex matters while adhering to labor laws and internal policies.

Language/Travel:

• English is required
• Travel: 15% to field sites

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance, or equivalent technical training certificate in accounting.
• 3-6 years of progressively responsible professional experience of budgets with different Donors.
• Previous experience in an emergency or conflict-afflicted setting is required.

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 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 is a must.
• Analytical ability in creating effective solutions to complex matters while adhering to labor laws and internal policies.

Language/Travel:

• English is required
• Travel: 15% to field sites