JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities
- Financial Planning and Analysis for Burundi: Manage budgets and forecasts, provide leadership updates, conduct strategic analysis, and develop financial models to inform decision-making.
- Strategic Planning Support to Burundi leadership: Support the Country Director in strategic planning, sustainability initiatives, and financial decision-making by providing recommendations and market insights.
- Complex Grants Management: Oversee the management of complex grants, ensuring adherence to donor requirements and reporting.
- Staff Management: Supervise and mentor junior members of the Burundi FAS team, providing guidance on budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
- Grants Reporting and Compliance: Lead the preparation of comprehensive donor budget reports, monitor grant spending versus budget, and ensure compliance with donor requirements.
- Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between the finance team, the field team and the fundraising team, providing regular updates on grant progress, compliance, and financial performance.
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and enhance our grant tracking systems, databases, and reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
For this role specifically, we are seeking someone with experience in financial grants management and financial data / systems work, and a demonstrated passion for our mission. Candidates who fit the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
- 4+ years of experience in finance, consulting or advisory
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
- Expertise in financial grants management, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes
- Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to perform complex functions and data analysis
- Proficient in analyzing complex datasets for strategic decision-making
- Adept communicator, skillfully engaging stakeholders across all organizational levels.
- Language: English
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Gitega, Gitega, Burundi
Gitega, Gitega, Burundi
