Finance and Grants Manager at Centre for Behaviour Change and Communication

Role Summary

We are seeking to recruit a Finance and Grants Manager for an anticipated 5-year SBC Activity supporting priority health behaviors in Malaria, Family Planning and Reproductive Health, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (FP/RMNCAH), WASH, HIV, and Global Health Security. This activity will identify and address individual, social and structural factors influencing health behaviours, use evidence-based design and learning, strengthen government systems and structures to improve coordination, collaboration and learning for SBC initiatives as well as strengthen technical capacity at individual, organizational and systems level to effectively design, implement and monitor SBC interventions.

The Finance and Grants Manager will oversee all financial and grant management operations, ensuring budgetary alignment with donor requirements, compliance with regulations, and the effective use of resources. This role includes developing financial systems, supporting policy development, conducting capacity-building activities for sub-grantees, and promoting sound financial governance across CBCC Africa’s projects.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Oversight and Management

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis to align with donor regulations and internal policies.
• Develop and maintain financial systems and tools that ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.
• Implement robust internal controls to prevent fraud and financial mismanagement, supporting transparent and effective financial management.

Grants Compliance and Management

• Ensure grant compliance with donor regulations and organizational policies across all project phases, including solicitation, award, administration, and closeout.
• Implement compliance tracking systems to monitor grant activities, financial expenditures, and adherence to donor guidelines.
• Conduct financial reconciliations and lead audits, ensuring transparency and compliance with grant requirements.

Policy Development and Implementation

• Contribute to the development and periodic review of financial and grant management policies to align with donor regulations and best practices.
• Develop systems and procedures to strengthen grant management processes and ensure alignment with donor requirements and organizational standards.

Technical Support and Capacity Building

• Provide technical guidance and support to sub-grantees on compliance, financial reporting, and organizational capacity building.
• Lead training sessions for sub-grantees and internal teams on financial management, donor compliance, and reporting.
• Conduct mentorship sessions to strengthen sub-grantee financial systems, ensuring proper use of funds and adherence to approved budgets.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Supervise and mentor the Finance Officer and Grants Officer, promoting knowledge transfer and skills development in financial processes, compliance, and reporting.
• Work closely with program and operations teams to ensure data-driven financial decisions, fostering collaboration for effective project management.

 Other Duties

• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by the Head of Finance and Administration to support CBCC Africa’s financial and grant objectives.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• CPA or ACCA certification required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years in financial and grants management, with a focus on donorfunded projects and compliance.
•  Experience in developing and implementing financial and grants policies and procedures.

Skills:

• Leadership: Proven skills in financial oversight, compliance, policy development, and team management.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in financial management systems, grants management software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Communication: Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex compliance and financial issues clearly.
•  Integrity: High degree of accountability in managing grant resources and ensuring compliance with donor regulations.

Competences

• Compliance and Regulation Knowledge: In-depth understanding of donor regulations, financial management, and compliance requirements for donor-funded projects.
• Policy Development and Implementation: Proven ability to develop and enforce policies and systems for effective financial and grant management.
• Capacity Building: Commitment to building financial management and compliance capacity within the organization and among sub-grantees.
• Team Leadership: Strong leadership abilities, promoting team cohesion and capacity development in compliance, financial processes, and resource management