Finance Specialist – World Bank Health Project, Sudan

About the role

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Finance Specialist for a World Bank-funded health project in Sudan, intended to restore access to a basic package of health and nutrition services and preserve essential public health functions. The project is expected to run from February 2027 for 3 years, and the position is open to expatriates. The postholder reports to the Project Director, with functional reporting to the World Bank Financial Management team.

Key responsibilities

• Manage all project financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, fund flow management, bank reconciliation and internal controls, in line with World Bank financial management guidelines
• Prepare quarterly Interim Financial Reports (IFRs) and annual financial statements
• Manage the Designated Account so funds are used only for eligible project expenditures, and process withdrawal applications and reimbursement requests
• Ensure compliance with anti-corruption requirements, track expenditure against Statements of Expenditure and World Bank disbursement guidelines
• Coordinate with external and internal auditors and prepare documentation for annual project audits
• Implement the financial management chapter of the Project Operations Manual and ensure sub-partner compliance
• Provide financial management capacity building to state-level financial staff and sub-partners
• Manage payroll in compliance with national labour law and World Bank ESS2 requirements

Required profile

• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA) or degree in finance, accounting or business administration; Master's preferred
• At least 8 years of experience in financial management of donor-funded programmes, with at least 5 years on World Bank or major multilateral donor projects (USAID, EU, Global Fund)
• Demonstrated knowledge of World Bank financial management guidelines, disbursement procedures and IFR reporting requirements
• Experience with IDA grant disbursement methods (direct payment, reimbursement, advance) and managing Designated Accounts
• Fluency in Arabic is preferred; English required

Required skills

• Accounting software such as SAP, QuickBooks, Navision or equivalent
• Strong Excel skills

The position is contingent on the outcome of the bid. All staff must comply with IRC Sudan security policies and procedures.