ChildFund International Job Vacancy Announcement

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Position: Officer II, Grant Finance

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Position Type: Full-time, Fixed Term
Work Environment: On-site
Reports To: Specialist, Resource Mobilization & Fund-Raising

About ChildFund

ChildFund International is a child-focused international development organization operating in 23 countries. The organization connects children with the resources, people, and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, and safe.

ChildFund’s Values:

Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Culture of connection with opportunities for growth, learning, and leadership.

ChildFund’s Commitment:
ChildFund has a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) and other forms of harm. All staff, partners, and representatives are expected to uphold organizational policies and standards, ensuring a safe workplace and communities.

About the Role

The Officer II, Grant Finance will handle financial transactions for grants, ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards, Ethiopian regulations, ChildFund policies, and donor requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

Promote strong child safeguarding practices in line with organizational policies.
Implement financial systems to anticipate risks and ensure compliance with donor requirements.
Maintain an up-to-date inventory of project-funded fixed assets.
Conduct training to build financial capacity for staff and partners.
Prepare audit documents and maintain finance records securely.
Support budget holders to ensure donor compliance and prepare financial projections and reports.
Conduct quarterly monitoring visits to partners and field offices.
Maintain cash flow to cover project activities and prepare monthly cash forecasts.
Track program budgets, expenditures, and cost-sharing requirements.
Provide monthly, quarterly, and mid-year financial performance reports.
Ensure compliance with donor regulations and support program closeouts.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Experience:

Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis, preferably in the NGO sector.

Technical Competencies:

Knowledge of GAAP, IAS, internal controls, and Ethiopian banking regulations.
Proficiency in accounting and financial software.
Effective written and oral communication skills in English; fluency in a local language is a plus.

Core Competencies: