Vacancies at the INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMIITEE (IRC)

Finance Assistant

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.

 

 

1.       Context

Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian organizations. The IRC provides relief, rehabilitation, and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of oppression and violent conflict. Operating in more than 40 countries, the IRC’s mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and take control of their future. 

In response to a growing humanitarian crisis, the IRC is launching emergency programs in the Far North region of Cameroon. The planned programs include environmental health and food security.

 

2.       Summary

The financial assistant will be under the supervision of the Finance Officer. He/She is the first point of contact between the finance department and third parties in the daily activities of invoice settlement, journal entry, advance payment processing or reimbursements.

 

3.       Zone d’intervention

The financial assistant will be based in Makary.

 

4.       Specific Tasks

• Receive and verify the consistency and conformity of payment requests presented to the cashier with the expenditure commitment documents (Purchase Order, contract, etc.): invoice eligibility, mandatory information, etc.);
• Prepare each valid disbursement (with a compliant payment order) according to the approved payment method (cash, check, wire transfer order, and other fiduciary payment method);
• Pay, according to the approved payment method, the people who come to collect the amounts at the cash register (suppliers, service providers, partners, staff members, etc.) if they are properly authorized to do so according to the IRC procedures in force on the mission;
• Receive and centralize all accounting documents from the sites;
• Organize the archiving of accounting documents
• Record advance requests according to the IRC procedure in force in the country;
• Prepare and print all supporting documents that must be attached to the accounting file for an expense (vouchers, payment receipts, etc.);
• Perform a weekly reconciliation of advances not yet justified and payments in several installments still in progress, and prepare a summary statement;
• To proceed with the coding and entry, in the computerized accounting book, of cash transactions (payment of invoices, advance payment, reimbursement, etc.);
• Provide translation of accounting documents if necessary;
• Make an initial classification of invoices and other payment documents;
• Carry out the monthly closing of the cash register (physical counting, printing of cash inventories and bank reconciliations, etc.), and make an initial filing of the files;
• Monitor cash flow and alert the Finance Manager on daily and weekly payment needs and capacity;
• Keep the organization’s payment methods (checkbook, petty cash) safe and secure throughout the day.
• To be a potential source of proposals for improving the accounting and financial procedures in place for the mission.

 

5.       Administrative tasks

• To handle the day-to-day administrative management of the cash register according to the prerogatives of the finance department.

 

6.       Link with the logistics department

• Review the layout of documents prepared and submitted for payment by the logistics department (“Purchase Order, Delivery note, Contract etc”)
• Inform the logistics department of the data that must be included on the payment request documents.

 

7.       Budgetary and Financial Management

• Report, if necessary, on the lack of compliance observed in IRC’s payment practices with the laws and regulations in force in the country.
• Apply the budget management rules in force on the mission (budget nomenclature, analytical coding used, etc.) and quickly assimilate the regular developments in this area.
• To be able to give, if necessary, a brief description to staff members presenting themselves for payment, of the IRC procedures to be followed in this matter.
• To be receptive to on-the-job training that is “transmitted” to him as part of improving his skills.
• Participate in any budget management work if their participation is requested.

 

8.       Security/Communication

• Communicate daily on the cash flow situation based on current or future liquidity levels and upcoming payments to be made.
• Report any irregularities observed; at the level of payments, in the application of IRC procedures.

 

9.       Common Tasks

• To be present and participate in meetings/training sessions organized by the finance department or any other meeting/training session at which the Finance Officer deems his/her presence necessary;
• Apply any new procedures or guidelines put in place by the SMT/Field Co.
• Report any observed shortcomings or violations of the IRC staff code of conduct regarding sexual abuse and exploitation.

 

General

• Agrees to abide by the IRC Way (IRC Code of Ethics).
• Commits to ensuring the optimal implementation of these Policies within its working framework.            
• Is available to perform any other ad hoc task deemed useful by his direct supervisor or by IRC.

 

Desired profile

• A minimum of two years of post-secondary education (BAC+2) in management or accounting is required.
• Have at least 2 years of experience in the field
• Excellent knowledge of accounting software (SUN System an asset)
• Ability to write concise reports
• Ability to work in a team
• Previous experience in an international organization or bank (an asset)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Speak and write French, have a very good level of English
• Mastering certain local languages
•  To be of integrity, meticulous and honest. To have a sense of responsibility, a taste for communication, order, method and organization.
• In addition to rigor, precision, reliability, and methodical approach, an accountant must be open to external constraints. They must be able to move beyond the formalities of their technique to propose innovative solutions. They must also possess strong interpersonal skills.

 

The deadline for receiving applications is set for August 17, 2026.

 

 

Finance Assistant

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.

 

 

Context

Founded in 1933 at Albert Einstein’s request, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world. IRC helps, provides rehabilitative measures, and provides post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of oppression and violent conflict. Present in more than 40 countries, IRC’s mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, stand up and take control of their future.

Faced with a growing humanitarian crisis, IRC is launching emergency programs in the South West and North West regions of Cameroon. Scheduled programs include environmental health and food security.

 

Summary

The Finance Assistant works under the general direction of the Deputy Director of Finance and the Finance Manager, and under the day-to-day supervision of the Finance Officer. It is the first interface of the finance department with third parties in the daily activities of billing settlement, entry of entries, liquidation in advance or refunds.

 

Intervention area

The Finance Assistant will be based in Bamenda with travel throughout the project area.

 

Specific tasks

• Receiving and verifying the consistency and conformity of the payment requests submitted to the Caisse with the purchase order documents (purchase order, contract, etc.): eligibility of invoices, mandatory information, etc.);
• Prepare each valid disbursement (with a correct payment order) according to the approved payment method (cash, check, transfer order, and other fiduciary payment method);
• Pay according to the approved method of payment, the persons who come to recover the amounts at the cash desk (suppliers, service providers, partners, staff members, etc.) if they are well qualified to do so according to the IRC procedures in force on the mission;
• Process advance request applications according to the IRC procedure in force in the country;
• Prepare and print all supporting documents that must be attached to the accounting file of an expense (vouchers, payment receipt, etc.)
• Make a weekly score and lettering of outstanding advances and payments in installments still in progress, and write a summary statement;
• Coding and entering the cash register transactions (bill payment, advance payment, reimbursement, etc.) into the computer account book;
• Ensure the translation of accounting documents if necessary;
• Make a first ranking of invoices and other payment documents;
• Proceed to the monthly closing of the fund (physical count, edition of cash inventories and bank reconciliations, etc.), and make a first filing of the files;
• Conduct cash flow monitoring and alert the Supervisor on daily and weekly requirements and payment capabilities;
• Keep the payment methods of the organization safe during the day (check book, petty cash)
• Make any proposals on improving the accounting and financial procedures in force on the mission

 

Administrative tasks

• Take care of the day-to-day administrative management of the fund according to the prerogatives of the finance department.

 

Link with the Logistic department

• Have a look at the layout of the edited documents and presented for payment by logistic department (« Purchase Order, Delivery note,etc.)
• Inform the logistics department of the data to be included in the payment request documents.

Budget and Financial management

• If necessary, inform on the lack of conformity found in the payment practices of the country program
• Apply the budget management rules in force on the mission (budget nomenclature, analytical codification used, etc.) and quickly assimilate the regular developments in this area.
• Be able to provide, if necessary, a brief description of the budgetary situation of the country program projects to newly employed persons.
• Be receptive to on-the-job training that is “passed on” as part of the skills enhancement.
• Participate in any budget management work.

Security/Communication

• Communicate daily with the Finance Officer on the cash flow statement based on present or future cash levels and future payments to be made.
• Reports to the Finance Officer any irregularities found; at the payment level, in the application of IRC procedures.

Common tasks

• Be present and participate in meetings / trainings organized by the finance department or any other meeting / training to which the Financial Controller / Finance Officer considers his presence necessary;
• Apply any new procedure or course of action implemented by the Financial Controller or the Country Director
• Report any missing or violated code of conduct to be followed by IRC staff regarding abuse and sexual exploitation.

 

General

• Commits to respect the IRC Way (IRC Ethics).
• Commits to ensuring the optimal implementation of these Policies in its framework
• Be available to perform any other punctual task deemed useful by his direct superior or the IRC.
• Produce the required reports.

 

Position requirements

• Have at least a Bachelor’s degree in management, accounting sciences
• Have at least 2 years of experience with International NGO
• Have an excellent knowledge of Accounting software (SUN System an asset)
• Have the ability to write financial and accounting reports
• Have the ability to work in a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Speak and write English, have a very good level in French
•  To be honest, neat and honest. Have the sense of responsibility, taste for communication, order, method and organization.
• In addition to the qualities of rigor, precision, reliability and method, the accountant must be open to external constraints. He must be able to free himself from the formalism of his technique to propose innovative solutions. He must have good interpersonal skills.

 

The deadline for submitting applications is August 17, 2026.

 

 

Community Mobilizer_Menchum

Job Purpose

The Protection Community Mobiliser based in Menchum supports the implementation of protection activities at the community level. The position focuses on raising awareness, identifying protection risks, strengthening community-based protection mechanisms, facilitating referrals, and promoting safe access to services for vulnerable populations, including women, children, persons with disabilities, older persons, and survivors of violence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Community Engagement and Mobilization

• Conduct regular community outreach and awareness-raising activities on protection issues.
• Mobilize community members to participate in protection-related activities and meetings.
• Support the establishment and strengthening of community-based protection structures.
• Facilitate community dialogues and discussions on protection concerns and solutions.

2. Identification and Referral of Vulnerable Individuals

• Identify individuals and households with specific protection needs.
• Conduct safe and ethical referrals to appropriate service providers.
• Follow established referral pathways and confidentiality protocols.
• Support timely access to protection, health, psychosocial, legal, and livelihood services.

3. Protection Monitoring

• Collect information on protection risks, incidents, trends, and community concerns.
• Report protection concerns to supervisors in a timely manner.
• Participate in protection assessments and monitoring exercises.
• Contribute to the documentation of protection cases and activities.

4. Awareness Raising and Capacity Building

• Conduct sensitization sessions on:
  • Child Protection
  • Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
  • Human Rights
  • Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
  • Positive Parenting
  • Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
  • Documentation
• Support training of community leaders and volunteers on protection principles.

5. Community-Based Protection

• Strengthening community participation in identifying and addressing protection risks.
• Support the development of community action plans.
• Promote inclusion of women, youth, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups in community structures.
• Facilitate community feedback and accountability mechanisms.

6. Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of activities conducted.
• Prepare weekly and monthly activity reports.
• Ensure proper documentation of referrals and community meetings.
• Assist in data collection and reporting using IRC tools and systems.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Minimum of GCE A levels
• Diploma or certification in Social Work, Community Development, Human Rights  is an added advantage

Experience

• At least 1-3 years of experience in humanitarian, protection, community development, or social work programs.
• Experience working with displaced populations, refugees, returnees, or vulnerable communities is an asset.
• Experience in community mobilization and awareness-raising activities.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of humanitarian protection principles.
• Understanding of referral pathways and case management principles.
• Ability to work with diverse community groups.
• Basic report writing and data collection skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and PSEA standards.

Languages

• Fluency in English.
• Knowledge of local languages spoken in the intervention area is highly desirable.
• Bilingual (English/French) candidates have an advantage.

Core Competencies

• Integrity and accountability
• Respect for diversity and inclusion
• Effective communication
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Community engagement skills
• Problem-solving and adaptability
• Confidentiality and ethical conduct

Working Environment

The position requires frequent travel to communities, conducting field visits in challenging environments, and close collaboration with community leaders, local authorities, and humanitarian partners while adhering to the IRC Way, IRC safeguarding, protection, and security protocols.

 

IRC Core Values

• Integrity
• Service
• Accountability
• Equality

This position contributes to IRC’s mission of helping people affected by conflict and crisis survive, recover, and regain control of their future.

 

The deadline for submitting applications is August 17, 2026.

 

Education Coordinator

Background/IRC Summary:

 

International Rescue Committee (IRC) is an apolitical, non-profit, and non-religious humanitarian organization that provides assistance to refugees around the world. IRC implements programs to promote durable solutions for displaced persons, refugees and host communities through public health, sanitation, shelter, rehabilitation, and education projects. IRC has been serving refugees since 1933 and is present in 40 countries in Europe, Africa, and Asia, as well as through a resettlement support program in the United States. IRC is an organization committed to freedom, human dignity, and self-reliance. This commitment translates into well-planned resettlement assistance, emergency global relief, rehabilitation, and advocacy for refugees.

 

The IRC started operations in Cameroon in 2016 to respond to the increasing concerns for people affected by violence linked to Boko Haram, in the Far North of the country. Assistance to displaced populations extends across the Far North, notably Mayo Sava and Logone & Chari through two field offices in Kousseri and Makary. This includes delivering lifesaving cash programming to enable economically disadvantaged families to meet basic needs and improve food security, education programming and protection services to address children’s learning and safety needs and priorities. IRC also delivers protection programming to address gender-based violence for women and girls and support to victim of human right violation.

 

Following the increasing crisis in the North-West and South-West regions of Cameroon, the IRC expanded its operations into the South-West region in August 2018 and into the North-West in 2019. The IRC is delivering lifesaving humanitarian assistance to internally displaced populations, with field bases in Bamenda and Mamfe.

 

Job Overview/Summary:

Under the supervision of the Deputy Direction of Program, the Education Technical Coordinator will be responsible for the overall strategy, management, coordination, and implementation of education activities across the country.

 

Guarantor of the sectoral intervention’s quality, he/she will have to lead and oversee a constructive working environment conducive to learning, analysis of problems and challenges, and identification of solutions, always with the objective of ensuring accountability to clients and the donor. He/she will be responsible for ensuring that strong monitoring and technical quality, overseeing budget and Grant management, the creation and dissemination of training materials, and managing relationships with external actors including government authorities, humanitarian working groups and project partners. Additionally ensure that IRC is represented in the forum and coordination group in the field and that it is aligned with the policies of the Ministry of Education of Cameroon (MINEDUB).

 

In line with Strategy 100, IRC Cameroon emphasizes on integrated programming, the Education Project Manager will lead the integration of education activities and will also work closely with national coordinators covering other sectors such as Economic Recovery and Development (ERD), Environmental Health (EH/WASH), Women Protection and Empowerment (WPE), Child Protection (CP) and Protection and Rule of Law (PRoL).

 

Main responsibilities

 

• Program Development and Design

• Provide strategic direction, leadership and overall technical and management support to education programs in Cameroon
• Lead and/or contribute to project design processes for new or adapted education programming, including the development of budgets, proposal narratives, log frames, and other supporting documents
• Utilize the IRC’s Outcomes and Evidence Framework (OEF) and related theories of change in project design and promote understanding of OEF tools among education staff
• Coordinate closely and liaise regularly with the Deputy Director of Programs, and grants unit to ensure quality grant management
• Support the technical project team to produce high-quality reports and ensure timely submission.
• Coordinate with the M&E unit to produce a robust M&E system for the sector.
•  Ensure that key learnings are extracted from education implementation, and incorporate them in program and staff development processes
• Coordinate education program activities with other IRC sectors to ensure program integration
• Organize joint planning meetings with the implementing partner
• Plan quarterly review meetings with partners and facilitate the organization of joint field missions with the partner.

 

2. Programme implementation and Monitoring

• Lead the education team to implement timely, effective, and high-quality project activities in line with identified needs, donor requirements, and strategic objectives and indicators
• In close coordination with the Education Manager, country of field Procurement and Finance team and MEAL Coordinator, ensure all education projects have detailed implementation plans, detailed spending plans, monitoring plans, and procurement plans which are reviewed and updated periodically.
• Manage the projects budget in coordination with program and finance team in country
• Monitor and oversee project budgets and performance and ensure that projects implementation is on course as per the detailed implementation plans and phased budgets.
• In coordination with Education Manager and Deputy Director of Programme, conduct budget monitoring, suggest necessary revisions and prepare draft reports.
• Ensure that the budget monitoring reports are responded to in time and with accurate information.

 

3. Technical quality

• Ensure that all projects are implemented in accordance with global technical guidelines and best practices in the education sector
• Liaise with Education Technical Advisors regularly and proactively, and pursue technical guidance as needed
• Stay abreast of developments in the IRC Education Technical Unit and global working groups related to new tools and guidelines
• Identify, monitor and report unmet needs and make informed recommendations to senior management on the capacity of the IRC to address identified needs
• Provide technical assistance including supportive supervision to IRC and partner education staff.
• Contribute to the technical interpretation of M&E data and apply output and outcome indicator findings to improve program quality
• Support the development and maintenance of a coherent education strategy across IRC’s areas of intervention in Cameroon

 

4. HR and Team Management

• Supervise and provide technical support to Education Manager and other education staff to implement IRC education programs to a high-quality standard
• Ensure timely recruitment, comprehensive onboarding, and the general growth and wellbeing of team members
• Maintain open and professional relations with colleagues, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to perform in their positions successfully
• Ensure team members are aware of job expectations and have clear performance objectives; regularly review performance and initiate corrective action as needed
• Identify training needs and develop specific capacity building plans for education staff to promote progressive levels of management responsibility
• Adhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures

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5. Coordination

• Regularly attend technical working group meetings and other relevant coordination structures to ensure harmonized implementation approaches
• Represent IRC in relevant forums/clusters, including with national authorities and donors
• Coordinate with Deputy Director of Program and Field Coordinator to ensure field concerns and challenges are brought to relevant stakeholders for the development of improved standards and procedures
• Proactively collaborate with other sector technically leads to promote program integration and an outcome-based approach
• Play an active role in the execution of the country Strategic Action Plan

 

6. Other

• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs

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• Minimum of six (6) years of professional experience in the management of education programs in emergencies (access, quality, and strengthening the education system) in international NGOs.

• Master’s degree in education or other relevant areas
• Strong knowledge of technical tools, resources, and standards related to education in emergencies and post-conflict settings
• Competency in literacy, numeracy, and social and emotional learning methods for children affected by crisis, familiarity with the Healing Classrooms model an advantage
• Demonstrated experience developing training materials and facilitating workshops and training for adult learners
• Excellent budget planning and management skills, previous experience developing and effectively managing multi-million, multi-donor grants required
• Previous experience managing diverse teams to deliver results on short timelines, including the development of spending plans, procurement plans, and work plans
• Strong verbal communication skills and effectiveness in representation and liaison with external actors
• Proven technical writing ability in English including skills in proposal and report writing
• Capable of applying skills and knowledge in a range of capacities, including direct implementation, advisory functions, training and the transfer of technical knowledge and management skills to others
• Promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle stress and pressure with professional grace
• Previous experience in an insecure or conflict-affected setting preferred
• Have experience implementing projects funded by ECHO, EU, etc

• Fluency in French and English required

 

Standards of professional conduct: IRC employees must uphold the values and principles set out in the IRC WAY – Standards of Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Safeguarding: Strictly adhere to the IRC’s Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy and all other policies, including those relating to security and fraud prevention.

In accordance with safeguarding, the IRC implements policies on the protection of beneficiaries/clients from exploitation and abuse, child protection, anti-harassment in the workplace, fiscal integrity, and anti-retaliation.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The IRC is an equal opportunity employer. The IRC considers all applicants for employment based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Gender Equality: IRC recognizes and honors the fundamental worth and dignity of all individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. IRC is also committed to closing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide a supportive environment for women to participate in our workforce, including parental leave, gender-sensitive safety protocols, and other supportive benefits.