Grant Finance Specialist- Plan International Ethiopia
Grant Finance Specialist- Plan International Ethiopia
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Experience
5 Year
Employee type
Full TimePosition
Experienced Professional
Offer Salary
Attractive
Job Description
Plan International Ethiopia is seeking a Grant Finance Specialist to support effective financial management throughout the grant lifecycle, from setup and budgeting through financial reporting, compliance, partnership management, audit support, and grant closure.
The role will ensure donor funds are properly managed, expenditures are monitored, budgets are accurately planned, and grant activities comply with donor and organizational requirements.
Responsibilities
- Manage grant setup, master data creation, and budget administration in SAP.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, budget realignment, and cash-flow management.
- Prepare and analyze financial and budget-utilization reports and donor financial submissions.
- Provide financial guidance and capacity building to Project Managers.
- Monitor expenditures, cash flow, foreign exchange impacts, and cost recovery.
- Ensure compliance with donor regulations, organizational policies, audits, and financial monitoring requirements.
- Conduct financial reviews, field monitoring visits, spot checks, and risk assessments.
- Coordinate financial reporting and compliance processes with consortium partners.
- Monitor partner expenditures, advance liquidation, and financial reporting.
- Support grant closure, including reconciliations, outstanding payments, and final donor reporting.
- Uphold Plan International’s safeguarding and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) policies and Code of Conduct.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant grant management experience, preferably in an NGO setting, including 3 years at senior level.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of SAP, financial policies and procedures, and advanced Excel.
- Experience managing grants from institutional donors such as EU, US funding, ECHO, UN Agencies, GFFO, and FCDO.
- Strong financial reporting and communication skills.
- Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills.
- Fluency in English is essential.
Experience
5+ years of relevant experience, including 3 years at senior level.
Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Country Office
Employment Type
Full-time
Application Deadline
August 27, 2026
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants can apply through the Plan International careers portal:
