About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions
into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future.

Finance Department

The Position Working in the Finance Department under the direction of the Finance Manager, the Finance Officer will ensure the accuracy and completeness of Mercy Corps accounting records and will have primary responsibility is to support all projects in Port Sudan

Essential Job Responsibilities

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

● Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date projects financial records in accordance with Mercy Corps policies.
● Ensure proper accounting of all project’s transactions, including expenditures, advances, and commitments.
● Maintain general ledger, cash books, and supporting documentation for all financial activities.
● Support preparation, revision, and monitoring of the projects budget.
● Track expenditures against approved budgets and funding ceilings.
● Identify variances and provide timely analysis and explanations to management.
● Ensure expenditure is eligible, reasonable, and aligned with the approved Annual Workplan and Budget.

INTERNAL CONTROLS AND COMPLIANCE

● Prepare payment requests, vouchers, and supporting documents for goods, works, and services.
● Ensure payments comply with Mercy corps policies and FM procedures.
● Manage advances and petty cash, including proper liquidation and reconciliation.
● Coordinate with banks and ensure timely execution of approved payments.
● Review and support country team adherence to Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures.
● Apply and monitor internal control systems to prevent fraud, error, and misuse of funds.
● Ensure supporting documents are complete, authorized, and properly filed.
● Ensure compliance with Mercy corps policies.
● Follow grant conditions, financing agreements, and no‑objection requirements.

AUDIT AND COORDINATIONS

● Support external and internal audits.
● Respond promptly to audit queries and implement agreed audit recommendations.
● Maintain proper filing systems for audit trails and verification.
● Work closely with program, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure smooth financial operations.
● Provide financial guidance to project staff at state and field levels.
● Support capacity building on basic financial controls and procedures when required.
● Ensure financial processes are adapted to operational constraints, security considerations, and limited banking access.
● Support cash‑flow planning to avoid implementation delays.
● Maintain high levels of transparency and accountability given the humanitarian and development context.

SECURITY

● Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
● Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.
• Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.
• Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Finance Coordinator.
Works Directly With: Atbara Programs team / Finance team / operations team / MEL team / HR staff

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

● Three or more years of general ledger accounting experience is required.
● A university degree in accounting is required.
● Two years’ experience in the Finance Department of an international NGO is preferred.
● Demonstrated competency with computerized general ledger software.
● Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
● Prior management experience and strong organizational skills.
● Excellent oral and written English skills.

Success Factors

An ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel is required. A demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities is necessary. A high professional standard of finance and procurement ethics as well as the willingness and ability to enforce compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures is essential.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

The position is based in Atbara, and it requires up to 40% travel to support country programs, which may include travel to insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and areas where amenities are limited.  Housing for this role is in individual housing and staff will have access to good medical services and the living situation is of a high standard. 

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

Team Efficiency and Effectiveness 

Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.

We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. 

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org).