SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. Driven by a vision of a better world where all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably, SNV strengthens capacities and catalyses partnerships that transform agri-food, energy, and water systems. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

With 60 years of experience and a team of approximately 1,600 people, we support our partners in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia, tailoring our approaches to different contexts to achieve large-scale impact and create more equitable lives for all.

Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.

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

Context and purpose of the job

The Business Control Specialist - Grants will be responsible for managing the grant application process, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, overseeing the grant reporting process,  budget controls and overall business controls of the organization. S/he will work closely with the program staff to develop grant proposals and budgets 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 the management of all donor contracts in the Country Office.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, including monitoring grant expenditures and ensuring that the funds are used in accordance with the grant’s requirements.
• Communicate effectively with the donor and respond to E-Mail in a timely fashion.
• Coordinate with the program team in proposal budget development and ensure all cost categories are covered and are more realistic to the current market price, Consider Full cost recovery (FCR) principal and use of the most recent available template.
• Own the quality and timeliness of the Final product in the grant development and funding process and the satisfaction of the donor.

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

• Lead in the management of all 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.
• Ensure appropriate due diligence is conducted, and the partner meets the minimum criteria to receive and manage the donor funding and assigned activities by SNV (should comply with required government financial reporting standards, have appropriate finance professional who does the financial reports.
• 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 and any other financial risks before signing  the pre contract checklist.
• Build capacity if needed to partner, sub grantees on donor requirements and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with treasury and disbursement team to ensure  partner advances, and claims are disbursed on time after meeting all the contractual requirements.
• Follow up with partners to report as per agreed deadlines and verify the expenditure reports on time.
• In case the partner report is still a draft include it in the accrual template to be posted in the system on time.

Employee and Talent management

• Responsible for the supervision and talent development of staff directly reporting to this position (if applicable). Adopt SNV’s Annual Performance Assessment policy and process to include the preparation and monitoring of Annual Performance and Accountability Plans (APAAs) for all staff reporting to this position.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Applied Economics, or related field.

Work Experience

• 5+ years of demonstrable and relevant experience.
• Financial modeling experience applied to corporate reporting and control as well as project management.
• Working experience of working with Enterprise Resource Planning systems, preferably SAP Business ByDesign.
• Experience with USG and other donor contract monitoring and reporting.
• Good skills in computer applications (especially in Microsoft applications).
• Having an experience in financial software is preferable.

Skills

• .Excellent people management and coaching skills and demonstrable experience of designing and delivering capacity development initiatives.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Well organized and able to act professionally and ethically.
• Belief in teamwork, gender equality, participatory approach, and sustainable development.

Competencies

• Accuracy
• Controlling Progress
• Analytical Capabilities
• Focus on quality
• Integrity
• Result Orientation

Additional Information

Contract Type: National

Expected start date: May 01, 2026

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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 6th of March 2026. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be kept in the strictest confidentiality. 
If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position, we will contact you to advise on the next steps in the recruitment process.

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 form and contribute to, an internal and global network of experts.

At SNV, inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and uphold a policy of non-discrimination based on factors such as disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and more.

Vetting
SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for both national and 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.  

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

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