IRC Finance/Ops Lead Job 2026 in Pakistan – FCDO-Funded Technical Assistance

Overview

The International Rescue Committee (IRC), a humanitarian organisation founded in 1933 and working in more than 40 countries, is seeking a Finance/Ops Lead for a proposed Technical Assistance programme in Pakistan funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The full-time post is based in Islamabad. Recruitment depends on IRC winning the project, and the final appointment also needs FCDO approval.

What the role involves

The Finance/Ops Lead is the main finance and operations partner to the Project Director and senior management team, setting up and overseeing the financial and operational systems for the programme. The role ensures compliance with FCDO requirements, IRC policies and Pakistani law, and tracks finance linked to Payment by Results milestones and disbursement-linked indicators. Tasks include establishing project finance policies and procedures, preparing quarterly accruals, expenditure reports and burn-rate projections, producing monthly actual-versus-budget analysis, reviewing reconciliations and trial balances, and preparing FCDO financial reports. The lead also manages banking, cash controls and forecasts, supports budget preparation, leads spending forecasts with technical teams, handles logistics, procurement and administrative or HR coordination, and supports finance staff recruitment and development.

Requirements

Applicants need a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or a related field together with a recognised accounting qualification such as CPA, or a Master's degree in accounting. At least 10 years of relevant financial, compliance or operational experience is required, including managing or supporting FCDO-funded projects of US$7 million or more, or comparable institutional donor programmes, and projects with significant subawards. Candidates should know FCDO rules, Payment by Results approaches and ERP or computerised accounting systems, have advanced Excel skills, and ideally have worked on FCDO Technical Assistance programmes. Strong problem-solving, negotiation, relationship-building and written and spoken English are expected.

How to apply

Applications are made through the IRC careers platform, with information showing finance, operations, donor compliance and Payment by Results experience.