Finance at Plan International

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out the compliance reviews and project audits processes of Consortium and Service delivery partners to ensure donor compliance
• Follow up on accountabilities from sub grantees in a timely manner to necessitate processing of additional funding
• Reviewing deliverables/milestones in respect of FAAs and issuing the necessary certifications prior to sending additional funds to the grantees
• Maintain an up-to-date tracker for Grantee expenditures and advances
• Perform thorough reviews of grantee’s financial reports (liquidation reports) and related supporting documentation and ensuring that only allowable, allocable
• and reasonable costs are charged to the project
• Work closely with the Finance team in developing plans/budgets for the financial needs of sub grantees
• Work collaboratively with the other grants management team members in overseeing sub-grant functions and coordinate preparation of grant agreements, monitoring of grant periods and close out of the sub-grant awards
• Ensure budgetary controls of grantees and provide technical assistance to recipients, as required by the program
• Implement policies and procedures around the administration and monitoring of grants, and procedures designed to comply with donor regulations
• Provide mentoring and training and build financial management capacity of Service delivery partners and Consortium Partners
• Ensure proper interpretation and application of USAID procedures and regulations by SDPs
• Provide support in tracking and reporting of financial performance of grants

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• At least 5 years’ relevant experience in Grants Management in a USAID funded NGO/Project.
• Good understanding of programmes and participatory approaches to development.
• Knowledge in USAID donor reporting requirements is a requirement
• High level of integrity, values, ethics and attitudes that align with principles of Plan’s Child Protection Policy
• Excellent grant management skills, including ability to identify challenges and provide or work with teams to propose possible solutions
• Knowledge of programming processes, systems and principles, and the ability to provide leadership and support staff working on grant-related programmes
• Strong negotiation, facilitating and influencing skills
• Strong report writing skills
• Good communication, negotiation and advocacy skills
• Good networking, interpersonal, relationship skills and teamwork spirit
• Proficient in computer skills