1. Support budget monitoring and expense utilization for assigned grants, by regularly
monitoring the project budget and expenditure and providing advice on potential
adjustments; regularly review compliance with agreement provisions and validity of
outstanding commitments.
2. Prepare accurate and timely periodic reports and invoices to donors and other stakeholders
for assigned grants.
3. Coordinate the budget development of assigned proposals by supporting the project leader
in the development of a realistic and donor compliant budget for new research project
proposals. Ensure that the proposal is properly costed and compliant with both the Full Cost
Recovery Policy of ICARDA and the donor guidelines.
4. Facilitate the preparation and upload of the annual Plan of Work and Budget (POWB) and
corresponding budget for the approved grant into the ERP. Prepare budget amendments as
needed.
5. Support the financial management of sub-grants for assigned grants (due diligence,
agreement, budgets, payments, financial reports, and audits).
6. Ensure quality of administrative actions for assigned grants e.g., purchase requisitions for
capital assets.
7. Support grant management of assigned grants to ensure compliance and minimize financial
risks and support the Project Leader in seeking amendments to the grants budget or
adjustment of expenses as necessary.
8. Facilitate donor and other audits for assigned grants.
9. Any other task in agreement with the Supervisor and in particular, stand in for other Grant
Finance Officers whenever necessary.
Bachelor’s degree in either Accountancy, Commerce, Business Administration At least 3 years’ experience in Project Financial Management obtained in a consulting firm,an international organization or international NGO, or similar multi-project workenvironment.Accounting qualification – ACCA, CPA, CIA, CMA or equivalent. Experience with project budget development and monitoring and project administration. An effective and energetic team player, with excellent communication and interpersonalskills, able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural environment.Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken. Strong self-motivation and innovative skills. Proficiency in relevant software packages (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Experience in working on an ERP.