SPECIAL NOTE

Assignment Duration: The project work requires a specific time commitment, roughly between January 1st to February 28th, 2026.

ABOUT IREX

IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world, where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. We work in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.

Position Purpose Summary

Oversees and/or manages all aspects of the project and/or multiple programs assigned to a specific country. Responsible for the development and execution of project work products, to include but not limited to program timelines, budgets, reports, and other products as identified. Represent IREX inside the country or region.

Under the guidance of the Country Director, the Finance and Administration Manager will manage the day-to-day finance and accounting duties, ensuring compliance with local law, USG regulations, and IREX policy for Iraq based projects.

Task and Project Coordination/Management

Accountable for overall technical quality and impact of the project. Responsible for the contributing, creating, and guiding the work associated with key project outputs; to include, but not limited to, gathering, drafting, and creating workflow plans, budgets, internal/external reports, presentations, and other documents/deliverables as identified. Oversees the development of written communications by drafting, approving, and sending correspondence.

Relational Communication

In partnership with project and practice leadership, facilitates key stakeholders’ relationships in the country. Represents IREX to external stakeholders by speaking about project and practice initiatives. Regularly shares relevant information in support of organization-wide collaboration. Supports the development of written communications by drafting, approving, and sending correspondence and manages shareholder relationships with the guidance and/or approval of program management.

Partner Engagement / Business Development

Leads and coordinates the renewal process in regional/country of responsibility. Leads with support from new program development for the country of responsibility. Supports one or more areas of the proposal development process; to include, but not limited to proposal strategy, writing, and/or review. Supports and coordinates country partner outreach and requested; gather market intelligence specific to regional/country of responsibility.

Budget, Financial and Project Compliance

Responsible for financial management of a specific country office(s). Ensures compliance with policies and provides leadership and training to finance staff. May be accountable for the compliance and financial integrity of a given project(s) at the Project Director level. Responsible for the approval but may not be the required signature.

Teamwork and Leadership

Ensures team can articulate how project and program work aligns with project and practice area goals and objectives. Delegates relevant work and provide clear and measurable guidance. Proactively seeks feedback from team members and uses information to make informed, relevant decisions for projects, programs, and clients. Partners with team members to co-create solutions, solve problems, and devise actions. Seeks opportunities to encourage team members, to create more efficient processes and workflows that improve overall program or project. Takes ownership of the decisions and actions. Mentors Coordinators and Specialist who direct the work of others.

Skills & Experience

Experience

• 7+ years working with NGOs as a senior accountant or finance manager, preferably with USG experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a finance/accounting related field; Master’s preferred.

Skills

• Budgeting and budget tracking skills, as well as financial management skills.
• Expertise with adequate planning, monitoring, and realigning of complex budgets.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial management, and management of employee compensation systems.
• Practical knowledge of QuickBooks Accounting Software or similar accounting software is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office programs, Excel in particular.
• Fluency in Arabic and English required; professional proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in Kurdish preferred.
• Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted authorization to work in Iraq

EEO Statement

IREX is committed to equal opportunity and follows recruitment and selection practices that comply with all applicable employment laws. To this end, IREX recruits, hires, trains and promotes individuals based on merit and experience.