Key Responsibilities:

New Business Development 

• Develop budgets (cost proposals) for Request for Applications/Proposals (requests for applications or proposals), concept notes, expressions of interest, etc.

• In coordination with the program staff, prepares due diligence reports conducted for new funding partners and/ or conducts pre award surveys for potential sub receipients.

Award Negotiation and Start-up

• Prepares agreement review and approval checklist for new awards and sub-awards; ensures timely securing of approvals as per Award Policy.

• Prepares the agreement documents in close collaboration with the program teams.

• Reviews sub grantee reports, liquidations, participates in pipeline analysis and cash flow forecasts.

Implementation, Monitoring, and Reporting 

• Reviews sub grantee reports, liquidations, participates in pipeline analysis and cash flow forecasts.

Awards and Sub awards Close- Out

• Participates in the filing of all documents relevant to the award or sub award management cycle: award negotiation and start up documents; monitoring documentation and close out (includes both hard and soft copy).

• Assists in process improvements based on feedback.

• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting or equivalent with a relevant combination of work experience.

• minimum 6 years of previous experience in a similar position.

• Previous development and NGO experience.

• Experience with USG and other Donor contract monitoring and reporting.

Additional Skills

• Good communication and presentation skills.

• Well organized and proven ability to act in a professional and ethical manner.

• Good skills in computer applications.

• Firm belief in teamwork and gender equity.

• Experience with financial software.

• Initiative and ability to follow up on issues.

• Good reporting and communication skills

Competencies

• Focus on Quality

• Controlling progress

• Problem analysis

• Integrity

• Result orientation

Additional Information

Additional Information

Contract Type: National

Expected start date:  May 01,  2024.

Duty Station:  Addis Ababa

Contract Duration: Ten months with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability. 

How to Apply

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 24th of March 2024. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters HERE All information will be in the strictest confidence. 
If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position, we will contact you to advise you of the next steps in the recruitment process.

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Vetting
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