Organizational Context
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the worldโs largest humanitarian organisation, with a network of 191-member National Societies (NSs). The overall aim of IFRC is โto inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities with NSs with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the worldโ. IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.
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 IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.
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.
IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.
IFRC has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and lack of integrity (including but not limited to financial misconduct). IFRC also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.
The British Red Cross (BRC) established an office in Tรผrkiye in December 2024 to support its role as Grant Holder for the five-year FCDO-funded 'Economic Resilience and Socio-Economic Empowerment for Refugees and Host Communities in Earthquake Affected Region in Tรผrkiye' project, 2024-2029. The project is implemented through a tripartite partnership between BRC-IFRC-Turkish Red Crescent (TRC) within the FCDO Business Case โBuilding Refugee Resilience and Inclusion in Tรผrkiye (BRRIT)โ.
Job Purpose
The Finance, Compliance & Risk Manager (FCRM) in Tรผrkiye will lead and manage the finance, compliance and risk aspects of the FCDO-funded programme plus any other BRC funds allocated to Tรผrkiye, including BRC Earthquake Emergency Appeal funds. They will be responsible for managing the financial systems, processes and procedures relating to running of the BRC Tรผrkiye office, ensuring compliance with BRC financial policies and procedures, and guaranteeing controls are robust and flexible enough to meet the requirements of the programmes and context.
The FCRM will ensure compliance with BRCโs and back donor finance reporting requirements, coordinate with TRC and IFRC in the development and revision of project budgets and ensuring timely risk management reporting.
The FCRM will support in identifying and advising improvements in TRC systems, processes and procedures to promote eligibility for direct implementation of FCDO funding opportunities.
The FCRM will work closely with the BRC International Finance and the BRC FCDO partnership team in London.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Finance Management of BRC office and programmes in Tรผrkiye
Job Duties and Responsibilities (continued)
Grant Compliance Management
Lead FCDO grant due diligence processes, ensuring these are managed appropriately with FCDO and other Movement partners. Support the Tรผrkiye Partnership Manager with grant related processes including budget development, financial management, log frames, asset registers, risk registers, procurement planning, oversee counter terrorism checks, delivery chain mapping, payments and financial management. Maintain oversight of serious incident reporting relating to FCDO grants, in particular as relates to safeguarding and aid diversion, leading engagement with partners and dialogue with FCDO on incidents associated with grants in a timely manner. In coordination with partners, internal financial and programmatic colleagues; support and guide the submission of programme and funding reports and budgets that provide accurate and proportionate reporting in line with shared commitments under the Grand Bargain, enabling FCDO to see clear reporting of delivery against programme activities and financial expenditure. Manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure that teams and partners meet their obligations within FCDO agreements, minimise programme risks and develop solutions to deliver on donor requirements within partner reporting solutions, procedures and capacity. Ensure timely contracting, management of grants, reporting, financial management, and payment to partners per IFRC and BRC procedures. Work in close collaboration with BRC FCDO Partnership team in London.
Risk Management
Manage the country and project Risk Registers ensuring buy-in from relevant internal and external stakeholders. Forecast developing or evolving risks and recommend mitigation measures in collaboration with the Partnership Manager. Update BRC Risk Management dashboards for Tรผrkiye and update the BRC corporate risk dashboard for the BRC Board of Trustees. Ensure country visitor policies and processes are updated and followed. Oversee finance and asset monitoring visits to Tรผrkiye. Management of internal and external relationships and partnerships Identify and advise improvements in TRC systems, processes and procedures to support eligibility for direct implementation of institutional funding opportunities, especially FCDO. Represent BRC externally as needed, including when the Tรผrkiye Partnership Manager is not available. Host visitors, donors, & delegations when required. Model BRC leadership values and support positive work culture within the BRC Tรผrkiye office and the wider MENA Europe team. Act as a bank signatory along with the BRC Tรผrkiye Partnership Manager. Ability to influence and catalyse change with senior leadership of partner organisations.
Team Member
Actively participates in all team meetings. Works and behaves in accordance with all BRC policies and procedures. Upholds the fundamental principles of the Red Cross and acts with integrity, in accordance with the Societyโs values (inclusive, compassionate, courageous and dynamics). Any other reasonable duties as delegated by the Line Manager.Education
Required:
Degree or equivalentExperience
Required:
Minimum 4 yearsโ experience coordinating with internal and external teams. Experience of, and competency in financial administration including budget preparation and using spreadsheets. Experience of project management. Experience of working in a partnership setting. Experience of working with institutional donors such as FCDO and other donors.Preferred:
Experience of working in an international organisationKnowledge, Skills and Languages
Required:
Excellent understanding of financial management systems and standards. Excellent understanding of financial controls and processes. Significant audit and internal controls knowledge, with the ability to highlight weaknesses and make appropriate recommendations. Strong financial business partnership skills including management accounting. Strong knowledge of effective grant management controls and processes within complex organisations and funding environments. Developed understanding of effective and reasonable due diligence processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ensures inclusive practice, challenges discrimination and promotes diversity in line with our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) policy. Occasional international travel required. Willingness to work out-of-hours, when necessary, e.g. during an emergency. Native or bilingual proficiency in spoken and written Turkish. Proficiency in spoken and written English.Preferred:
Excellent knowledge and understanding of the international humanitarian system or international development context. Knowledge of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.Competencies, Values and Comments
Values: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability.
Core competencies: Communication; Collaboration and teamwork; Judgement and decision making; National society and customer relations; Creativity and innovation; Building trust.