World Vision Ethiopia – Grant Finance Manager
Organization: World Vision Ethiopia
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Office)
Application Deadline: March 3, 2026
Employment Type: Full‑time
Career Level: Senior (5–8 years)
Industry: Humanitarian / NGO / Finance
World Vision Ethiopia is seeking a Grant Finance Manager to provide strategic leadership for its grants finance portfolio across development and emergency programming. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance, stewardship, and alignment with donor requirements while strengthening financial systems and building team capacity.
Position: Grant Finance Manager
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Design and institutionalize innovative grants finance policies and internal controls.
- Advise senior leadership on grants finance strategy and compliance trends.
- Align grant budgeting and reporting systems with organizational priorities.
Grants Portfolio Oversight
- Lead donor financial engagement and negotiations.
- Provide oversight of development and emergency grants (multilateral, UN, government, PNS).
- Foster partnerships to influence donor financial policy.
Policy Development & Risk Management
- Revise financial risk management frameworks, including fraud prevention.
- Institutionalize best practices for grant closeout, audits, and asset management.
- Champion accountability and transparency in financial governance.
Acquisition & Budget Design
- Lead review of major grant proposal budgets and narratives.
- Integrate financial planning into acquisition pipelines and donor mapping.
- Drive innovation in budgeting tools and methodologies.
Leadership & Capacity Development
- Mentor and lead Grants Finance Managers.
- Facilitate technical training and capacity building across finance and program teams.
- Lead talent management and succession planning.
Regional & Global Coordination
- Represent World Vision Ethiopia in regional/global finance forums.
- Contribute to regional and global grants finance strategies.
- Advocate for systemic improvements in donor financial frameworks.
Qualifications
- MSc/BA in Finance, Accounting, or Auditing (ACCA, CIMA, CPA preferred).
- Minimum 6 years’ experience in finance management (managerial level).
- Experience managing donor funds (BHA, UN Agencies, WFP, ECHO, emergency grants).
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, and internal controls.
- Experience in treasury activities, budgeting, and cash flow monitoring.
- Ability to lead and manage teams in cross‑cultural environments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computerized accounting systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to World Vision’s values, child protection, and security protocols.
Place of Work
📩 How to Apply
Interested applicants should apply online via the World Vision recruitment portal:
Apply Here: World Vision Careers – Grant Finance Manager
Deadline: March 3, 2026
Safeguarding & Disclaimer
World Vision Ethiopia is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, with zero tolerance for abuse or exploitation. The organization does not solicit money for job applications. Applicants are encouraged to verify job postings and contact World Vision directly with any concerns.