Regional Fund Management Specialist at Plan International

The Role

The Fund Management role exists to support implement of all agreed initiatives towards income diversity, growth and improvement of fund management across RESA. The specialist will therefore support countries strengthen their capacity to handle pre and post-acquisition fund management processes and adhere to Plan policies and procedures. Ultimately, the aim of the role is to help position RESA countries as recipients of choice for Donors and NOs including demonstrated capabilities for handling complex grants and funds compliance standards. The function also partners with other departments especially programme management and Finance in analysing performance against grants, Plan policies and standards, fund management related risk monitoring and donor reporting and liaison.

The Person

You have demonstrated experience in fund management working with various donors and good experience in programme management. Experience in grants management and compliance, donor relations, project management, proposal development, financial management, risk management, and understanding and knowledge of programme design is essential. Demonstrable expert knowledge in understanding of the development sector is critical.

You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Social studies, Accountancy, Financial management or business administration and a recognised relevant professional qualification with a minimum five (5) years’ experience working in senior management in the NGO sector. Working experience of ERP based systems and accounting software such as SAP is an asset. Knowledge of diverse key donor and grant requirements, the ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment is an asset. Background knowledge in finance/accounting, risk and compliance management is essential to the role.