Back Assistant, Finance

Organizational Context The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 192-member National Societies. The overall aim of the IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” The IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises. The IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of the IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. The IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services. The IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The IFRC also has country cluster delegation and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat. On 6 February 2023, two devastating earthquakes struck Southeast Türkiye, resulting in the deaths of more than 50,000 people and economic losses exceeding USD 100 billion, marking it the most catastrophic disaster the country has faced in a century. In response, the IFRC launched an Emergency Appeal to support the Turkish Red Crescent Society (TRCS) in its relief and recovery efforts, planned through to 2025. The Turkish Red Crescent Society has played a key role in assisting both refugee and host communities in Türkiye. TRCS swiftly responded to the influx of Syrian and other refugees by deploying staff and volunteers and establishing dedicated structures to provide protection and initial support to those in need. The IFRC continues to aid TRCS in addressing the growing humanitarian needs within Türkiye, stemming from both the Syrian crisis and other concurrent emergencies. Additionally, the IFRC supports TRCS in responding to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine by providing financial resources to help address the needs of Ukrainian refugees who have sought safety in Türkiye.

Job Purpose

The Finance Assistant reports and follows the technical direction and guidance of the Finance team leader and provide support to the effective financial reporting, accounting of the IFRC Office in Turkey.

The job of the Finance Assistant is to provide cost-effective day-to-day quality finance services that enhance the work efficiency of the operation Turkey Population Movement Operation International Appeal, IFRC programs implemented by the Turkish Red Crescent Society, in accordance with Federation standard procedures, policies, and regulations. He/she also will contribute to the sound financial management of the funds spent by the operation by observing strict compliance to all Finance and Admin Procedures and to all Finance Audit recommendations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting;

Risk Management

Contribute to building an effective, high-quality Finance and Admin team, by:

Education

Required:

Preferred:

Experience

Required:

Preferred:

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

Knowledge and Skills

Required:

Preferred:

Languages

Required:

Preferred:

Competencies, Values and Comments

Core Competencies: Communication, Collaboration and Teamwork, Judgement and

Decision Making, National Society and Customer Relations, Creativity, and Innovation,

Building Trust

Values: Respect for diversity, Integrity, Professionalism, Accountability