Organization:

FIND, is accelerating equitable access to reliable diagnosis around the world. We are working to close critical testing gaps that leave people at risk from preventable and treatable illnesses, enable effective disease surveillance, and build sustainable, resilient health systems. In partnership with WHO, other global health agencies, and the G20/G7, we are driving progress towards global health security and universal health coverage. We are a WHO Collaborating Centre for Laboratory Strengthening and Diagnostic Technology Evaluation.

Role Description:

Reporting to Grants Management Office, the primary responsibility of this position is to support the management of a portfolio of grants, which includes grant administration, financial reporting, grant compliance, and grant close-out.

Tasks

1. Financial Reporting

• Preparing financial reports as per the reporting schedule.
• Tracking reports due for each grant.

2. Resource Allocation & Timesheets Management

• Assisting with monthly salary allocations for FTEs (full-time employees)
• Issuing & documenting timesheets to FTEs monthly
• Reallocation of costs in MS Dynamics Business Central as per the scheme of delegation

3. Receivables Management

• Tracking & following up payments due for each grant.
• Income reconciliations in MS Dynamics Business Central

4. Grant Administration

• Updating grant timelines, deliverables, reporting schedules, donor communications, submitted reports, and other grant requirements on Grants Management Systems

5. Internal Controls

• Ensuring internal controls are complied with and suggest improvements.
• Ensuring all grant documentation is available on SharePoint.

6. Close-outs

• Preparing final financial reports, reconciliations of payables and receivables, and completing the close out checklist

7. Contributing to documentation of best practices and lessons learned within the Grants Management Office

8. Any other duties as allocated by the supervisor.

Competencies

1. Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology and understands applicability and limitations of technology to work. Shows willingness to learn new technologies.

• (K) Knowledge of finance & grant management systems e.g. MS Dynamics, Good Grants, Agresso or similar ERPs
• (S) Advanced Excel/Google Sheets Skills
• (A) Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies, e.g. AI
• (O) Open-minded and curious

2.Accountability: taking ownership of all responsibilities and honoring commitments, delivering outputs within the prescribed time, cost, and to quality standards

• (K) Knowledge of grant-making policies and procedures
• (S) Drive for Results & Effective Communication Skills
• (A) Ability to deliver outputs within the prescribed time, cost, and to quality standards
• (O) Honest personality

3.Planning & Organizing: efficient use of time, prioritization of tasks & optimal allocation of resources.

K) Knowledge of the organizational structure and departmental responsibilities

(S) Time Management, Delegation, Planning

(A) Ability to set deadlines, and communicate them effectively

(O) Empathetic communicator

Required Education & Experience:

1. 3+ years of experience in financial reporting (IFRS, IPSAS)
2. 3+ years of experience in grant financial management, project/grant control.
3. Fluent in English.
4. Undergraduate degree in International Relations, Finance, Project Management or relevant degree
5. Experience working in LMICs (Low- and Middle-Income Countries).
6. 3+ years of experience with MS Dynamics, Good Grants, Agresso, or any online finance & grants management system
7. 3+ years of experience in internal /external audits.
8. 3+ years of experience managing grants from foundations & institutional donors.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience working in a non-profit environment.

Nature of Appointment:

The selected candidate will initially be offered a fixed-term employment contract for a duration of two years.

Deadline to share your application:

Please mail a motivation letter, a detailed resume and three references by 30th April 2025

via. https://finddx.intranet.digital/external/en/companies/37147673-4fa9-4747-8148-e8f7720fbd7d/jobs/2933179d-67f8-446f-a539-eb680da73861

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted. FIND is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued. FIND is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. FIND does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability status, political ideology, military status, or any other attribute protected by applicable law