SNV is a mission-driven global development partner working in more than 20 countries across Africa and Asia. Building on 60 years of experience and grounded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we work on the core themes of gender equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions and effective governance. Together with our team of over 1,600 people, our mission is to strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems, which enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all.

For more information on SNV's operations, visit our website: www.snv.org. 

Purpose of the Job:

The Project Finance officer works under Business control-Grants unit under Finance.  He/she will be responsible for managing the grant application process, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, suporting the grant reporting process, budget controls and overall business controls of the organizations. S/he will work closely with the program employee to support develop grant proposals and budgets when needed and will be responsible for monitoring grant expenditures and ensuring that grant funds are used according to grant and SNV requirements.

Grants, Contracts, Budget Management and Business control

• Responsible for supporting Business control specialist-grants on the management of all donor contracts in the Country Office.
• Coordinate with the Global Office Budget Development team and ensure that the budget development is finalized on time and sufficient time is allowed for the review of the budget by the CO team (CFM and CD).
• Provide support on the project audit process by responding to auditors all requests on time. Make sure the audit process is smooth and the final project audit report is clean. The audit report should be shared to donor on time.
• Report on time all government finance requirements such as tax and other regulations relating to the project.
• Post the donor reports in SAP Business by design on time.
• Support the project closure process, both as per donor requirement and SNV requirement especially on finance related matters (all expenditure related to the project have been posted, all revenue fully recorded and fund received from donor), any pending item related to project should be cleared.

Management of sub-grants, consortium partners, partners and consultants

• Manage   all assigned sub-grant’s, partners, consultants and sub-contractors and ensure they comply with the contractual terms, donor compliances in relation to finance, SNV policies, and all applicable donor laws, rules, and regulations.
• Before the contract is signed make sure you review the terms of the contract and all financial risks are minimized as much as possible, check donor budget availability.
• If liquidation report/expenditure report verification is complete, post the report in SAP Business by design and link it to respective downpayment.
• Conduct periodic visits and reviews of the systems and process of the sub-grantee and conduct the periodic.
• Any other relevant task that may be assigned by your line manager.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or other relevant fields.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in similar positions.
• Good knowledge in analysing data
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles and practices.
• Experience in the NGO sector.

Training: Training on Computerized Accounting

Technical Skill:

• Proficiency in computer (Word, Excel & Access).
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, conceptual understanding of participatory approach and sustainable development.
• Proactive and efficient on performing your tasks.
• Skill in the use of SAP by Design accounting software more advantageous.

Competencies:

• Accuracy
• Controlling progress
• Service minded
• Integrity
• Result orientation and proactiveness

Contract Type: National

Expected start date:  July 1, 2024.

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Contract Duration: One year with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability. 

How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 23th of May 2024. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be in the strictest confidence. 
If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position, we will contact you to advise you of the next steps in the recruitment process.

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Working at SNV  
SNV offers a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from and contribute to, an internal and global network of experts.

Vetting
SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.  

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