Grant and Finance Manager- EU-ENTEPA Project

About the Job
The Opportunity

 

The position holder will support the effective implementation of grant-funded projects by overseeing the overall financial management and monitoring of the EU–INTPA project. This includes coordinating, standardizing, and consolidating consortium budgets; preparing consolidated donor financial reports; managing and following up on the liquidation of advances for consortium members; and providing capacity building on donor compliance and Funding Agreement Document (FAD) administration. In addition, the position holder will maintain the Grants Information System and provide timely, accurate grants-related financial analysis to support informed decision-making.

 

The Opportunity

 

The position holder will support the effective implementation of grant-funded projects by overseeing the overall financial management and monitoring of the EU–INTPA project. This includes coordinating, standardizing, and consolidating consortium budgets; preparing consolidated donor financial reports; managing and following up on the liquidation of advances for consortium members; and providing capacity building on donor compliance and Funding Agreement Document (FAD) administration. In addition, the position holder will maintain the Grants Information System and provide timely, accurate grants-related financial analysis to support informed decision-making.

 

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Safeguarding Children and Program Participants (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed per the appropriate procedures.
Ensures that all staff in the unit/function/department are properly inducted on and understand their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day-to-day work.
Ensures that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.
About You
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance
Minimum 7 years plus relevant experience as a Grant Accountant / Grant Finance/Grant Manager, and at least 3 years in a managerial position.
Experience with International NGO grant management systems and financial regulations
Knowledge of Grants Administration, especially system management and donor compliance in reporting of EU/ECHO-based funding
Strong knowledge of financial systems (e.g., SAP& ERP), policies, and procedures
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in consortium management, cost recovery principles and systems, and experience in implementing a cost recovery system
Languages required

Fluency in English language is essential
Knowledge of Local Languages is a desirable
Requirement Skill

Budgeting

Account management

Accounting Principles (GAAP), IFRS and ERP

Basic financial and business analysis
How To Apply
The closing date for the application is February 11, 2026. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links provided below.

Internal Applicants: https://plan-international.okta-emea.com/app/successfactors/exk2jjiwfiwuFKRGH0i7/sso/saml?SAMLRequest=jZPNcpswFEZfhVHWIAHGPxrsGTeeNJ6mqcd2u%2BjuRghHMUhEVxTn7Stjd%2BwuknbHwLlwvquPfN66Z72Wr61EF8wRpXXK6Fujsa2l3Uj7Swn5ff0wJc%2FONcgphcPT62ivFEQghGm1w8joQt

External Applicants: https://jobs.plan-international.org/job/Addis-Ababa-Grant-Finance-Manager/1289491101/
This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.

Please note that:

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated links.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to Apply
More information about Plan International can be found on http://plan-international.org

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required. As an international child centered community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children’s rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with. Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.