IRC Graduate Internship Recruitment, 31st January 2019

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to people affected by war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Admin/Supply Chain Intern
Location: Abuja
Start Date: Asap
Duration: 6Months
Scope Of Work

• The supply chain Intern will help with logistics; provide critical support functions in the office.
• He /She will maintain a database of good and reliable suppliers for different categories of work
• Under the supervision of the Supply chain manager, assure the delivery of goods and items in good condition.
• Ensure the safety of the office and make an inventory of the office items following good management practices and proper recording of information
• And any other job that will be assigned by the Supply chain manager and the Supply chain Coordinator
• Report to the Supply Chain Manager.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field.
• supply chain / logistics qualifications highly desirable.

Skills:

• Able to work in a high-pressure situation, solve problems and resolve conflicts.
• Able to independently organize work, prioritize tasks and manage time.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to coach and support others
• Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, fluent in written and spoken English
• Advanced computer skills (MS word, excel, PowerPoint, and outlook.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Finance Intern
Location: Abuja
Scope Of Work

• The Intern reports to the Finance Manager in Abuja. She/he supports the Finance Manager in managing all aspects of day to day operations of accounting department in the Abuja office
• He/she will assist in the implementation of finance policies, procedures and systems and ensure compliance with IRC procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in making payments to suppliers, contractors and program staff based on approved documents and in line with authority delineation.
• Ensure scrutiny of the entire bill for accuracy and receipt of goods before process for payment.
• Be responsible for documentation, preparation of cash disbursement voucher for all cash transactions related to the station office.
• Ensure all transactions are in compliance with IRC accounting policy, Donor restriction and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Maintain confidentiality of all financial and other job related information.
• Ensure proper documentation, Stamping, Labelling and filing of all financial documents.
• Prepare and process day to day financial transactions and implement internal control procedures in keeping with the IRC policies and procedures.
• Assist in collecting of financial needs to the office each week
• Ensure proper documentation and filling of all financial documents
• Collects credit tax receipts from FIRS.
• Submits mandates to the bank for processing.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor.

Finance/Budgeting:

• Act at all times in accordance with local law and standards of accounting practice
• Review budget with the aim of gaining a clear understanding of budgets guidelines and instructions
• Review funding allocations to enable proper guidance to programs and proper coding
• Provide training to program staff on finance issues.
• Produce monthly and quarterly reports to be reviewed by your supervisor

Common duties:

• Attend and participate in trainings identified/organized by your supervisor
• Follow any new procedures and guidelines designated in circulars from Country Director
• Report any violations of the IRC Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Code of Conduct (in-country and World-wide) as per the IRC reporting mechanism. The reporting of violations is an obligation on the part of all staff members
• Assist where necessary in undertaking activities that aim to prevent the occurrence of sexual abuse and exploitation of refugees by IRC and other humanitarian workers.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor

Requirments

• Diploma in Accounts or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from recognized College/Institutions.

Experience:

• A minimum of one (1) year of accounting experience including NYSC service year. Computer literate with significant knowledge/experience in excel

Skills:

• Able to work in a high pressure situation,
• Ability to independently organize work, prioritize task and manage time.
• Strong inter-personal skills, and open to learn new skills
• Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible and punctual
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, fluent in written and spoken English.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this position

Note: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Application Deadline  7th February, 2019.