We exist to bring an end to modern slavery by preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives, and reforming society. We believe freedom is worth the fight. We believe justice is non-negotiable. We refuse to abandon the least, the last and the lost. We challenge apathy with action. We choose to greet cynicism with hope. We are purposeful, passionate and pioneering.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update grants follow up sheet
• Check and approve Payment/Purchase requests against the budget
• Assistance in identification of promising grant opportunities in consultation with technical and management staff
• Prepare reports for Donor, management & Government as required.
• Work closely with technical staff to ensure that grants are moving forward, and that obligations are not overspent.
• Assist the Finance & Admin Director in preparing cash request to be submitted to Donors and follow up on payment
• Ensure proper recording of transactions to reflect all expenditures in line with agreed donor’s/cost codes
• Prepare Weekly/monthly update report to the Finance & Admin Director on budget utilization and transfer
• Participate and assist the Finance & Admin Director during project proposal writing and budget preparation
• Maintain comprehensive data on each Grant/Project for reference, Ensure filing of grant related documents electronically
• Participate in the facilitation of the grant review process
• Participate in monitoring visits with national and regional technical staff to ensure that funds allocated are used for specified purposes.
• Work with technical staffs as needed to ensure understanding and compliance with grant agreements.
• Assist the Finance & Admin Director in organizing awareness training for newly joined staffs and /or new grant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/ Business Administration/ Commerce/ Finance.

 Experience

• At least 4 years of total experience with minimum 2 years of work experience in humanitarian or development programs/industry in Finance and/or Grants department with specific budget development and management skills.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Good supervisory, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Required to be able to work under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrable understanding of project planning and project cycle management.
• Ability to build good working relationships and work effectively with program, field staff and HQ from a distance.
• High-level of knowledge and practice with Excel.
• This job requires strong analytical skills to be able to make logical and strategic budget decisions.