Finance and Partnerships Officer

Warsaw

Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
Location: Warsaw
Grade:
Occupational Groups:
- Banking and Finance
- External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
Closing Date:

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 number of refugees remaining in Poland can be estimated at around 960 thousand. More than 40 percent of refugees from Ukraine in Poland are children and 65 percent are female. According to the latest protection profiling findings from Poland, 64 percent of the respondents plan to stay in Poland mainly due to safety reasons. To provide the best support to them, we work in different locations in Poland through diverse approaches: partner-led and joint IRC-partner interventions and activities led by the IRC in the frame of three programs: Economic Recovery and Development, Protection and Education.

Job Overview/Summary:

As Finance and Partnerships Officer, you’ll play a key role in managing the financial aspects of IRC’s partnerships in Poland. You’ll ensure strong financial oversight of sub-awardees, support capacity building, and maintain audit-ready documentation. This role bridges Finance and Grants & Partnerships teams, promoting collaboration and compliance across all partner engagements.

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Key Responsibilities

Partnership Management

•Champion IRC’s PEERS (Partnership Excellence for Equality and Results) approach.

•Facilitate partner feedback and ensure responsive follow-up.

•Participate in Partner Project Capacity Reviews (PPCR) and risk assessments.

•Support partners in budget development, amendments, and milestone costing.

•Review financial terms in partnership agreements and tailor documentation requirements to partner contexts.

•Lead financial components of project opening, review, and closure meetings.

Financial Oversight

•Ensure timely funding and clear communication with partners.

•Review financial and narrative reports for accuracy and compliance.

•Monitor budgets and spending, resolving issues collaboratively.

•Conduct financial monitoring and submit reports to the Senior Finance Manager.

•Support financial close-out and asset verification.

Capacity Building

•Deliver tailored finance and accounting training to partners.

•Strengthen partner financial systems based on their operational needs.

Internal Collaboration

•Coach and mentor IRC staff to build technical capacity.

•Support the Finance Manager with BVAs, budget management, and accounting entries related to partners.

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Working Relationships

•Reports to: Senior Finance Manager

•Indirect Reporting: Senior Grants & Partnerships Manager

•Collaborates with: Grants & Partnerships Officers, Program Teams, Finance Team, External Partners

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Requirements

•Fluency in Polish and strong English skills

•Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

•Minimum 1 year of experience in nonprofit financial management and donor-funded projects

•Experience in training and mentoring NGOs/CBOs

•Strong communication and presentation skills

•Ability to work independently and in teams under pressure

•Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

•Proficiency in MS Office and financial tracking systems

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PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Standard Responsibilities: All IRC employees have a responsibility to Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC Poland and to Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.

Please note that the IRC Poland implemented the Whistleblowing Procedure pursuant to the Act of June 14, 2024.

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

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