Grant Finance Specialist – EU INTPA Project | Plan International Ethiopia

📌 Position: Grant Finance Specialist – EU INTPA Project
🏢 Organization: Plan International Ethiopia
💼 Employment Type: Contract
📂 Job Category: Accounting, Finance, Business & Administration
🇪🇹 Eligibility: Ethiopian Nationals only
⏳ Deadline:August 27, 2026

The role will ensure donor funds are properly managed, expenditures are monitored, budgets are accurately planned, and financial reports meet both donor and organizational requirements.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, budget realignment and cash-flow management.
• Manage grant setup, master data creation and budget administration using SAP.
• Prepare and analyze financial and budget utilization reports.
• Prepare donor financial submissions and ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Provide financial guidance and capacity building to Project Managers.
• Monitor expenditures, cash flow, foreign exchange impacts and cost recovery.
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations, organizational policies and audit requirements.
• Conduct financial reviews, field monitoring visits, spot checks and risk assessments.
• Coordinate financial reporting and compliance with consortium partners.
• Monitor partner expenditures, advance liquidation and financial reporting.
• Lead grant closure, including reconciliations, outstanding payments and final donor reporting.

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant Grant Management experience.
• Preferably NGO experience, with at least 3 years at senior level.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of SAP and financial policies/procedures.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience managing grants from institutional donors such as:
  • EU
  • US funding
  • ECHO
  • UN Agencies
  • GFFO
  • FCDO
  • Other institutional donors
• Excellent financial reporting and communication skills.
• Fluency in English is essential.

💻 Key Skills

• Financial & Budget Management
• Grant Management
• Financial Reporting
• SAP
• Advanced Excel
• Donor Compliance
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication & Coordination
• Partnership & Donor Relations

🛡️ Safeguarding & Inclusion

Plan International is committed to safeguarding children and young people and promoting Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI). Successful candidates will be expected to uphold Plan International's safeguarding policies and Code of Conduct.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

📩 How to Apply

External Applicants:
Apply Here – Plan International External Vacancy Portal

Internal Applicants:
Apply Here – Plan International Internal Vacancy Portal

⚠️ Important: Plan International states that CVs sent outside the indicated application links will not be accepted.

⏳ Application Deadline: August 27, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Early application is encouraged, as the organization may close the vacancy before the stated deadline.