Trócaire is hiring: International Accountant - Roving (2 Positions) in Harare. Last updated: September 2, 2026 3:17 am 2 hours ago Disclaimer: ApplyNOW provides job listings for informational purposes only. ApplyNOW is not affiliated with any hiring organizations. Users should independently verify all job details. ApplyNOW do not guarantee the accuracy, availability, or legitimacy of any listings. About Trócaire. Trócaire is an international non-governmental organisation working with local partners in communities affected by poverty, injustice and humanitarian crises. The organisation works across up to 20 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Its work focuses on promoting access to justice, climate and environmental justice, the protection and empowerment of women and girls, saving lives and protecting human dignity, and mobilising public support for global justice. Trócaire's work is grounded in the values of solidarity, courage, participation, perseverance and accountability. Trócaire is hiring: International Accountant - Roving x2. Trócaire is seeking two International Accountants - Roving to provide flexible operational finance support across its country programmes and global finance function. Discover more Compensation & Benefits Zimbabwean changemakers program Job Title: International Accountant - Roving (2 Positions) Job Location: Harare, Zimbabwe; Nairobi, Kenya; or Maynooth, Ireland Closing Date: 15 September 2026 Contract: Full-time, fixed-term contract - 2 years Travel: Regular overseas travel required Department: Corporate Services / International Finance The role will provide practical finance support during staffing gaps, periods of increased operational pressure, humanitarian responses, major projects and assurance reviews. The International Accountants will contribute to: * Day-to-day finance operations. * Financial reporting and analysis. * Budgeting and financial management. * Donor compliance. * Internal controls and risk management. * Audit follow-up and assurance activities. * Identification and mitigation of financial risks. * Provision of technical finance advice to country teams. * Development of practical solutions to financial and operational challenges. * Effective financial stewardship and programme delivery across Trócaire's international operations. The successful candidates will work closely with both headquarters and country teams and will need to adapt quickly to different operational and programme environments. The International Accountant - Roving will provide finance expertise and operational support across different Trócaire programmes as required. Discover more Job application tracking Job search platform Affiliate marketing opportunities Key responsibilities will include: * Supporting country teams with financial management and reporting. * Strengthening financial controls and compliance. * Reviewing financial information and identifying risks or weaknesses. * Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes. * Providing technical advice on financial matters. * Supporting donor financial compliance requirements. * Following up on audit findings and implementing agreed actions. * Assisting finance teams during periods of increased workload or staffing gaps. * Supporting financial processes during humanitarian responses and key projects. * Working collaboratively with finance and programme teams to resolve financial issues. * Promoting sound financial stewardship and accountability. Requirements. Education and professional qualifications. The successful candidate will be a qualified Chartered or Certified Accountant with strong professional experience in financial management. Discover more Grants, Scholarships & Financial Aid Scholarship directory Experience and skills. Candidates should demonstrate: * Strong experience in financial management. * Experience with financial reporting and analysis. * Strong knowledge of internal controls and risk management. * Ability to analyse complex financial information. * Ability to identify financial risks, weaknesses and control gaps. * Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. * Ability to provide clear and practical technical financial advice. * Experience working collaboratively with finance and programme colleagues. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to build trusted relationships across different cultures and teams. * Flexibility and resilience when working in changing or pressured environments. * High levels of integrity and professional judgement. * Commitment to collaborative working. * Willingness and ability to travel regularly overseas. * Ability to adapt to the differing needs of international country programmes. Personal attributes. Trócaire is looking for professionals who demonstrate sound judgement, flexibility, resilience and a practical approach to financial management. The successful candidates should be comfortable operating in different cultural and organisational environments and should be able to balance strong financial controls with the practical needs of programme teams. A strong commitment to Trócaire's ethos and values will also be expected. Contract and Location. The positions are offered on a full-time, fixed-term contract for two years. The successful candidates will be based in Maynooth, Ireland; Nairobi, Kenya; or Harare, Zimbabwe, with regular overseas travel required. The role reports to the International Finance Team Manager. What Trócaire offers. Trócaire offers a competitive salary and benefits package, alongside policies designed to support employee wellbeing and work-life balance. Benefits include: * Competitive salary and benefits package. * Hybrid working. * Flexible working arrangements. * An inclusive and collaborative working environment. * Opportunities to contribute to international development and humanitarian programmes. * International exposure through regular overseas travel. Safeguarding. Trócaire is committed to safeguarding children and adults participating in its programmes and maintains clear expectations for all employees regarding protection from exploitation and abuse. Applicants should review Trócaire's safeguarding policies as part of the recruitment process. Equality, diversity and inclusion. Trócaire is an equal opportunities employer committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. The organisation seeks to ensure that candidates are assessed fairly based on their skills, experience and competencies. It values the diversity of experiences, perspectives and identities that colleagues bring to the workplace. Reasonable accommodation and accessibility support can be provided to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests can be made within the application or by contacting [email protected]. Application process. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a competency-based interview. Interview questions will be based on the competencies outlined in the job advertisement and job specification. Where a high volume of applications is received, shortlisting may focus on the essential criteria and competencies considered most important for successful performance in the role. Closing date for applications: 15 September 2026 Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official recruitment portal: Apply for the International Accountant - Roving position; Reference: 26-CS-004 Employer: Trócaire Positions: 2 Role: International Accountant - Roving Location: Harare / Nairobi / Maynooth Contract: 2-year fixed term Closing Date: 15 September 2026 TEN (10) MORE JOB OPENINGS ON APPLYNOW: Latest opportunities. - Advertisement - 23 minutes ago 32 minutes ago 41 minutes ago 1 hour ago 2 hours ago Join the waitlist >. - Advertisement -

Irish Aid visit to Guatemala and Honduras- an opportunity to celebrate Ireland's commitment to justice in Central America. In what is a volatile region for activists, Ireland's strong support for human rights and environmental defenders was very evident on a monitoring visit to Trócaire's partners this month. Guatemala and Honduras have fragile democracies where protection for human rights defenders is minimal, and attacks, criminalisation, and a persistent lack of access to justice continue. At the same time, Central America has experienced a rapid reduction in donor funding; particularly acute following the dismantling of USAID. In this context, the steadfast support of other nations, like Ireland, has become even more critical. Support for civil society Guatemala and Honduras are among the most dangerous countries on earth for environmental activists and human rights defenders. The high-profile murders of environmental activists in Honduras, Berta Caceres and Juan Lopez or the systematic attacks on Papxigua leaders for defending their territory against mining companies in Guatemala, are among hundreds in recent years. Rampant exploitation from extractive industries, weak state accountability and a culture of impunity have meant the fight for justice is even more challenging. Under Ireland's Civil Society Partnership for A Better World, Trócaire and its partners in both countries have committed to support for indigenous peoples and human rights defenders in the region. Last week, those partners got the opportunity to speak with an Irish Aid delegation from Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade about their work, their fight for justice, and their own inspirational stories of struggle and resilience. Honduras- strengthening women's voice and leadership Jaira Castillo Vásquez, who is a defender of the land in the indigenous community of Las Crucitas, performs a traditional ceremony on the occasion of the Irish Aid visit. Photo: Mabel Hernandez In Honduras, much of the work supported by Irish Aid focuses on the intersection of strengthening women's leadership, supporting indigenous rights and defending the environment. An example of this is 'Las Hormigas', a women's network in Honduras that works through sisterhood and collaboration to build networks that can transform the living conditions of women in their communities. Together with Trócaire, Las Hormigas supports rural and Lenca Indigenous women, including survivors of gender-based violence, through culturally appropriate services such as shelter, psychological support, legal advice and referral pathways. The organisation also works with women's networks to strengthen leadership, advocacy and community action. The Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (ASONOG) is another such network in Honduras. With the support of the Catholic church, it was founded as a platform comprising of organisations aimed at addressing humanitarian response, territorial defence and environmental protection. Trócaire has supported ASONOG since 2003, building a strategic partnership for strengthening civil society and defending the most vulnerable populations in the southern, western and northern regions of the country. Irish Aid and Trócaire staff visiting indigenous communities in Simpinula. Photo: Mabel Hernandez/Trócaire Through Irish Aid support, Trócaire's work with ASONOG aims to strengthen the capacities of civil society organisations, human rights defenders, young people and communities to defend, promote and ensure the realisation of their rights. When the Irish Aid delegation visited, members of ASONOG brought them to see an example of their work in action. The clean-up of the River Puringla shows how, with strong community commitment, especially from young people, the tide of pollution to waterways can be reversed. Trócaire and ASONOG worked with the Guayabal community and their Environmental Commission to stop an illegal rubbish dump from contaminating their river. Today, 16 families have a cleaner river that remains a source of life, wellbeing and livelihood. Guatemala's history since the 1950s has been marked by external exploitative influence, military dictatorship, land appropriation and genocide during the 36-year Guatemalan internal armed conflict (1960-1996). The Genocide of the Mayan peoples, often referred to as the 'Silent Holocaust', was perpetrated by a series of right-wing military dictators, following the CIA-backed coup of 1956. The indigenous people of Guatemala-including Mayan, Garifuna and Xinka- have suffered disproportionately for many years. For this reason, much of Irish Aid support in Guatemala has focused on supporting indigenous efforts towards justice and access to land rights. It was fitting therefore that four of the organisations who receive support from Trócaire and Irish Aid (CALDH, ECAP, ODHAG and UDEFEGUA) met the delegation from Irish Aid at the 'Casa de la Memoria' in Guatemala City, a place for reflection on Guatemala's troubled history. Here, the Irish Aid delegation had the opportunity not only to learn about ongoing efforts to defend human rights, but also to hear first-hand testimonies from survivors of Guatemala's genocide, bringing to life the profound impact of the country's history on communities today. Engracia was invited to Casa de la Memoria to share her life story with Irish Aid - from her experience as a victim of the genocide in Guatemala, to her role as a witness in the Ixil genocide case, and her current position as a Community Authority in Chajul. She is an empowered woman who has become a role model for other women in the Ixil region. Photo: Red Jun Na'oj Community, Land and Spirit The indigenous people of Guatemala have also faced persistent invasion of their land, their ancestral territory. For many years, the Xinka Parliament, representing the indigenous Xinka people, have been resisting the imposition of extractive industries on their land that are posing a danger to their community's health and survival. The struggle of the Xinka Parliament against the Escobal Mine and the mine's Canadian-headquartered parent company Tahoe Resources (now Pan American Silver) saw over 200 people prosecuted and at least 15 killed - including 16-year-old Topacio Reynoso, shot dead in front of her father, who was also injured in the attack. Their struggle has brought them to Dublin and Europe in recent years, campaigning for a substantive Business and Human Rights Treaty to facilitate access to justice for transnational corporate abuses. Their efforts, emblematic of the wider work that Irish Aid supports in the region, exemplify the power of indigenous activism in Guatemala: the fight for the land is a fight for the world. Through deep reflection and conversations, this is the message that came across to the delegation. As Jorge Campo, Human Rights Programme Officer in Guatemala remarked: More than presenting activities and results, Trócaire Head Office, Maynooth, Co. wanted to share the journeys travelled, the lessons learned and the hopes that sustain this work. Each encounter reminded Trócaire Head Office, Maynooth, Co. that the defence of human rights has faces, stories and voices. The people participating in the programme are not passive recipients of support. They are rights holders who develop proposals, exercise political and social agency, and lead transformations rooted in their own knowledge, experiences and ways of understanding the world Trocaire Programme Manager Alejandra Castillo and journalist and human right defender Norma Sancir at the Casa Memoria in Guatemala City. Photo: Red Jun Na'oj