Grants Finance Manager at One Acre Fund
One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization that supplies smallholder farmers in East Africa with asset-based financing and agriculture training services to reduce hunger and poverty.
- Headquartered in Bungoma, Kenya, the organization works with farmers in rural villages throughout Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania and recently Malawi.
About the Role
As a Grants Finance Manager, you will help advance our mission by overseeing the financial aspects of our grants portfolio, including budgeting, reporting, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
- Working with finance and fundraising teams, you'll ensure efficient grant management to support our annual grant portfolio exceeding $130 million.
- Reporting directly to the Grants Finance Team Lead, this role offers experienced professionals an opportunity to drive positive change and contribute to our organization's strategic growth.
If you are passionate about driving change and possess the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Grant Proposal Development & Strategy:
- Develop & manage grant budgets
- Lead budget development to ensure all financial and operational data is accurate and reflects organizational goals.
- Provide strategic guidance to fundraising teams and perform quality control on grant agreements to safeguard financial interests.
- Coordinate with program staff early in the process to confirm the feasibility of milestones and manage data entry for new opportunities.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for, For this role specifically, you will have:
- 8+ years of experience in finance and accounting, with the relevant certifications.
- The ideal candidate will also have experience with grants management within the development sector, with a proven track record of successfully managing complex grant portfolios
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
- Expertise in financial grants management, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes
- Proficiency with CRM systems, particularly Salesforce, for grant management and reporting
- 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.
Deadline: Not Specified
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
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