Job Description
- Coordinate participatory organizational capacity assessment for sub grantees using and using OCA findings, support partner organizations to create capacity development plans.
- Develop and/or refine existing CSO capacity-building curricula to fit local context and capacity.
- Deliver and/or oversee the delivery of training to build partner capacity and technical competencies.
- Support peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and peer mentorship opportunities, including field site visits and learning events.
- Provide technical guidance to develop/strengthen sub grantees organization’s administrative and financial management systems and structures.
- Support the incorporation of conflict-sensitive and gender approaches into partners and their activities.
- Ensure that LAP (Legal Aid Provision) is executed in alignment with the prime award agreement and the applicable EU regulations, staying abreast of changes in regulatory environment related to donor/grant compliance;
- Work with program teams ensure that program activities are designed to be compliant, while facilitating the achievement of the program objectives.
- Review LAP procurement and program transactions, contracts and other documents for compliance requirements and ensure these requirements are met.
- Assist sub grantees, as needed with sub grantees compliance requests to EU.
- Provide the financial technical support to the finance team in compliance
- Support finance team to prepare the financial reports that are in compliance to the grant terms and generally accepted reporting requirements.
- Facilitate donor audits for each assigned grant per donor requirement including the TOR preparation and review.
- Follow up on resolving all arising audit issues/findings and ensure that all agreed audit findings, recommendations and management responses are implementing in a timely manner
- Communicate effectively to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are met.
- Participate in sharing best practices with NGOs and governmental agencies.
- Consistently demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and ability to maintain positive relationships and composure, even under difficult circumstances.
- Maintain high ethical standards and treat people with respect and dignity.
Job Requirements
- BA degree or equivalent in accounting, finance or social science, international development or other relevant fields. Master’s degree is preferable.
- At least 5 years of relevant field or management experience of complex, multi-dimensional programming including administering small sub awards.
- At least 4 years’ experience in grants management as well as an understanding of EU and regulations required.
- An understanding of the status of CSOs in Ethiopia and the challenges to strengthening the capacities of civil society is an advantage.
- Strong skills and experience working with donors to obtain approvals and waivers as necessary for compliance with donor regulations.
- Prior management experience and strong organizational skills.
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
- Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills.
- Excellent oral and written English skills required.
- Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.
- Previous experience in insecure environments
More Information
- Address Ethiopia
- Experience Level Senior
- Total Years Experience 5-10