Deadline: 20 December, 2023
Location: Cotonou, Benin
Plan International is seeking to fill the position of Regional Grants Support Manager.
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
Responsibilities
- Support the financial planning, budgeting, reporting and financial monitoring of the GNO grant portfolio in West and Central Africa with project partners
- Ensure grant compliance with donor requirements by conducting regular desk audits and occasional field audits
- Make sure the project setup in the ERP system is correct and follow up with project partners to apply the necessary corrections and adjustments
- Support audit processes and follow-up of action points independently
- Reinforce the capacity of the country office project team/implementing partners on financial management and donor compliance through periodic training
- Develop and implement strategies to minimise financial risks
- Contribute to GNO business development and fundraising
- Embark on regular travels within the region in agreement and upon request of GNO and provide on-the-spot finance and compliance support to Plan International Germany-funded programmes in the WACA region
Requirements
- University degree in Business, Accounting, Economics, Project Control or comparable completed training
- Five years, minimum, of professional experience in financial controlling of projects
- Experience with national and international donors and their guidelines is an advantage
- Very good knowledge of MS Office (especially MS Excel) and knowledge of I.T.-based project management systems (e.g., SAP)
- Very good French and English skills
- German and other language skills are an asset
- Experience in any West and Central African country is an advantage
- Structured and independent working style
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- High level of intercultural competence and very good communication skills
- Team player, flexible, solution-oriented and strong communicator
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