Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
The Grants Officer plays a dual role in ensuring financial integrity and effective grants management across the Foundation s programs. This position assists in budgeting, financial reporting, donor compliance, and the use of resources to maximize impact and transparency in line with the Foundation s mission. Key Responsibilities Grants Management: Support the development of grant proposals, budgets, and donor submissions. Support in the full lifecycle of grants management: proposal development, budgeting, compliance, reporting, and close-out. Monitor grant implementation, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and timelines. Prepare and submit accurate financial and narrative reports to donors. Maintain organized grant les, agreements, and reporting schedules. Financial Oversight Work closely with programs, procurement, HR, teams to ensure financial and grant compliance. Provide training and support to staff on donor regulations and financial procedures. Contributes to the development of nancial tools and systems to improve efficiency and transparency. Cross-Functional Coordination Reporting Lines and Decision-Making Authority Reports to: Senior Grants Officer / Finance & Grants Manager Supervises: None Decision-Making: Supports decision-making by providing accurate data and reports; escalates compliance issues to supervisors.
Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum 2-4 years of experience in financial management and grants administration, preferably in the NGO or development sector. Knowledge of donor compliance (e.g., USAID, EU, UN, Banks CSR, foundations). Proficiency in financial software, Microsoft Excel and ERP systems. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken).
Key Competencies- Financial accuracy and attention to detail
- Integrity and commitment to transparency
- Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)