Organization Background

JSI is a US-based public health nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality technical and managerial assistance programs throughout the world. In Ethiopia, JSI has been working to improve health outcomes for more than 25 years, implementing more than 60 projects and working in every region. JSI has historically managed a large portfolio of projects focusing on the quality, and equity in access of, RMNCAH services, primary health care (PHC) including community health program, digital health, health information systems (HIS), supply chain management, public health emergency responses, and social and behavior change. 

Position Summary 

Under the direct supervision of the Grant, Finance and Admin Manager, the Senior Grant Officer’s work will focus mainly on the day-to day management of all grant related activities, including: grant proposal development and award, grant monitoring and reporting, capacity building of grantees, grant file management, and support grant closure. 

Key Responsibility 

• Conduct pre-award assessment (PAA) of grantees to evaluate their technical, financial, and organizational capabilities to implement the proposed scope of work.

• In collaboration with the technical team, support the grantees to prepare a realistic deliverables and budget.

• Conduct in-person grant orientation session for grantees, to establish a common understanding of how the grant will be administered, monitored and complied with.

• Develop a customized monitoring plan for each grantee, in collaboration with program staff, including routine site visits, inspection and audit of financial records and documentation, progress reviews, compliance reviews, and other gap and risk areas identified during the PAA.

• Review grantee’s financial reports and payments request, in consultation with GFAM and program teams, and liaise with grantees as necessary.

• Monitor spending against approved grantee budget, and identify any variances of concern to the grantees and program team.

• Support the technical team to closely monitor achievement of milestones or deliverables and provide any support required during the implementation process.

• Maintain agreements and financial management files for grants and ensure audit trail for all necessary grant documentation.

• Provide technical assistance as required to build the capacity of local partners and grantees.

Job Requirements

• Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and 7 years of experience in grant management.

• Experience in developing and managing grant proposal budget for donor-funded projects.

• A good understanding of USAID rules and regulations;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships at all levels;

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a large team;

• Willingness to travel to project implementation areas.

• Demonstrated fluency in written and oral English is required.

• Ability to work independently, solve problems and follow-up

• Speaking of more than one local language is a plus. 

How to Apply

Interested applicants who met the minimum requirements should send and apply using THIS LINK please submit your application letter with your CV in English detailing your experience and skills that are relevant to the post.

Please do not attach copies of your transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with the application. You will provide them upon request.

JSI/WEI is a child-safe organization, and the safety and well-being of children is a priority of our organization. We have robust recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff are suited to work with the children served by our programs.

JSI/WEI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions. M/F/V/D