Job Description

Project / Grants Management:

Develop and manage grants-making processes, and disbursement systems according to donors’ financial standards and controls.
Work closely with donor contract officers to comply with the terms of all grants.
Participate in proposal design and development, and take lead in budget preparation.
Conduct financial pre-award visits to potential sub-grantees to assess their managerial capability.
Take lead in the development of contracts to sub-grantees and subcontractors.
Provide continuous technical assistance and training to sub-grantees and track their budget and expenditures.
Coordinate and collaborate with finance, programs, and admin units on activities.
Take a lead in project close out including final financial reporting, auditing, and preparing of inventory disposal plan.

Training and Capacity Building:

Involvement in intensive hands-on workshops aimed at strengthening the capacity of individuals and partner organization show to mobilize and manage the funds of the project including budgeting, and reports preparation.
Involvement in the public and private sector reform process, by providing training to participants from various private organizations and government.

Accounting and Financial Management:

Initiate, develop and monitor annual budgets including financial forecasts and produce monthly variance reports.
Process regular fund requests and ensure funds are disbursed appropriately.
Supervise the accountants and other finance staff in the maintenance of proper accounting records; the processing of financial transactions; administration of staff salaries; and preparation of monthly and end of the year financial statements.

Requirements

Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields with 3 - 10 years work experience.