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Job Description
Internal/External Vacancy
Light for the World is an international disability and development organization whose vision is an inclusive society where no one is left behind. We enable crucial eye health services and help empower people with disabilities in some of the poorest regions of the world.
Our programs include:
We focus on the poorest and hardest to reach because thats where we will have the biggest impact. We create change through local people, organizations, and structures because we want our impact to last.
To strengthen our highly committed and passionate team, we are looking for a Grant and Controlling Specialist with the following Job Brife and and Major responsibilities.
Job Brief
Reporting to the Head of Finance and Operations and with a functional link with the USAID/RTI Act-East Programme Manager in Addis Ababa, Program Coordinator and Grant Lead in HQ, The grant and Controlling Specialist is responsible for USAIDs financial compliance and risk management working with program staff and partner organizations to assist them in planning, granting, budgeting, and financial management. S/he oversees partners financial reporting, budgeting, auditing, and donors compliance to agreed Light for the Worlds procedures and policies as well as donors requirements. S/he adheres to international standards and aims to build the financial and budget management capacity of partner organizations through training monitoring and support. S/he is also responsible for ensuring all stakeholders involved in the implementation of the projects understand and uphold both Light for the World s financial policies and procedures and proactively manage contracts and risks within respective projects and programs as per the donors requirement. The Grant & Controlling Specialist will have the main responsibility for project budget planning, Donors financial report preparation, quality assurance, peoples management, reviewing and verifying financial requests by partners ensuring the timely transfer of funds to the respective partners; ensuring compliance with donor requirements, analyzing financial reports received from respective partners, assisting partners in the financial statement preparation and timely and quality reporting.
Major Responsibilities
What we can offer as an employer:
We are offering an outstanding opportunity to bring about change through an international development organization with strong expertise, a growing profile, and a dedicated team.
The location of employment is Addis Ababa with 25% field travel time within the project areas
Terms of Employment:One-year contract with the possibility of extension based on performance.
Reporting Line:Head of Finance and Operations
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
How to Apply
Please send non-returnable CV and a cover letter mentioning how your experiences match with the job advert until 12th of February 2024. Please mention your expected salary in your application letter and include 3 professional references into your CV. Applications should be sent torecruitment.ethiopia@light-for-the-world.org.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage people with disabilities and or women to apply for this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Note: Please mention the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.
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