SR. EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANT FINANCIAL SPECIALIST

Accountabilities The Senior Emergency Response Grant Financial Specialist will oversee the financial operations, compliance requirements, and reporting processes for complex donor-funded projects. The role involves ensuring effective financial planning, strengthening internal controls, and providing strategic financial guidance to support successful grant implementation. • Develop and manage budgets, budget narratives, and financial planning packages for government and multilateral donor-funded projects in collaboration with global and regional teams. • Ensure accurate financial reporting to institutional and international donors through the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. • Monitor grant expenditures, forecasts, and budget performance to ensure alignment with approved project plans and donor requirements. • Oversee financial compliance across the grant lifecycle, including proposal development, implementation, monitoring, audits, and closeout activities. • Review financial transactions, procurement activities, and documentation to ensure compliance with donor regulations and organizational policies. • Collaborate with compliance teams and auditors to support audit preparation, vendor screening processes, and financial reviews. • Provide expert guidance on donor regulations, including government funding requirements, financial policies, and reporting standards. • Develop financial management tools, resources, and training materials to improve grant management capabilities across teams. • Train, coach, and support finance professionals and related staff to enhance knowledge sharing and operational effectiveness. • Act as a strategic partner to program teams by providing financial analysis, recommendations, and solutions to improve decision-making. Requirements The ideal candidate is an experienced grants finance professional with strong knowledge of international donor-funded projects, financial compliance, and reporting processes. You should have the ability to manage complex financial operations independently while collaborating effectively with global stakeholders. • Proven experience in grants financial management, preferably supporting government agencies, multilateral donors, or humanitarian/development programs. • Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, compliance monitoring, and audit preparation. • Experience managing complex grant agreements throughout the full lifecycle, from proposal development through closeout. • Knowledge of donor regulations, procurement compliance, and financial frameworks applicable to government-funded programs. • Familiarity with U.S. government grant requirements and financial regulations is highly preferred. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks, resolve discrepancies, and provide actionable recommendations. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across international teams. • Experience developing financial tools, processes, and training programs for finance and program teams. • Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and operate effectively in a global, fast-paced environment. • Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities. Benefits • Opportunity to contribute to impactful global programs supporting vulnerable communities. • Remote work flexibility with the ability to collaborate with international teams. • Professional growth opportunities through exposure to complex global grant management activities. • Opportunity to work in a mission-driven and purpose-focused environment. • Experience working with international funding partners and large-scale development initiatives. • Supportive environment focused on collaboration, learning, and professional development. How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!  Why Apply Through Jobgether?    Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.     #LI-CL1