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Mercy Corps has been present in Ethiopia since 2004 working to drive bold and transformative ideas, working closely with government, the private sector and civil society actors to build a more resilient country, ensuring that programs are responsive to and influenced by participants and stakeholders.
Mercy Corps External Vacancy Announcement
Job Position 1 – Finance and Grants Specialist
Required Qualification and Experience
Education: BA/S or equivalent in accounting or finance required; advanced degree preferred.
At least 5 years of relevant field or management experience of complex, multi-dimensional programming including administering small subawards in an international environment.
At least 4 years’ experience in grants management as well as an understanding of USAID, regulations required.
Demonstrated experience and skill with administrating solicitations for subawards, assessing potential subrecipients and the proven ability to oversee a team that is responsible for monitoring subrecipients.
Strong skills and experience working with donors to obtain approvals and waivers as necessary for compliance with donor regulations.
Prior management experience and strong organizational skills.
Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills.
Excellent oral and written English skills required.
Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.
Previous experience in insecure environments
Duties and Responsibilities
Work closely with consortium-level subrecipient organizations to ensure they are issuing, managing and monitoring subawards in accordance with the HRA subaward manual.
Ensure that Partners are complying with the procedures in approved HRA subawards manual, and that the annexes are being used as applicable.
Update the HRA subawards manual as needed with input from MC HQ, assist COP/CM with requesting USAID approval of any updates.
Participate in the design of Request for Applications (RFA) or Application for Solicitation (APS), publication of RFAs/APS, issuing of RFA/APS packages to prospective applicants, manage the administrative process of receiving RFA/APS applicant and providing the applicants to the RFA/APS Review Committee.
Administer competitive RFA/APS processes in accordance with the HRA subawards manual, for each RFA/APS, clearly defined and communicated steps for selecting, negotiating and awarding subawards.
Responsible for the review of RFA/APS applicants’ budgets and budget narratives for completeness, cost realism and compliance with RFA/APS budget requirements.
Responsible for pre-award financial review and other due diligence of apparently successful applicants.
Coordinate selection of subaward agreement type, draft subaward and negotiate subaward agreements with selected subrecipients.
Draft modifications to subawards, as needed.
Develop and conduct subrecipient financial and compliance training workshops;
Review subrecipient financial reports for correctness and completeness and ensure that reports are submitted on time.
Develop subrecipient monitoring plans, conduct financial monitoring of subrecipients and prepare financial monitoring visit reports.
Follow up on all subaward compliance issues and audits and document resolutions.
Create and update/maintain subaward cards and enter subaward expenditure reports in Navigator.
Maintain subaward files in accordance with the Field Finance Manual.
Process subrecipient payments and reconcile subaward financial tracking to general ledger reports.
Responsible for subaward financial close-outs, including ensuring that all requirements of the subaward agreement have been met and that subaward funds have been properly settled.
Provide compliance guidance and consultations to subrecipients on a demand-driven basis.
Assist the program team with assessing subrecipient organizational needs, so that the subaward process strengthens the ability of local NGOs/CSOs to meet world class standards.
How To Apply
All qualified individuals are invited to apply for the advertised position. All applications, including a CV, three references, and all applicable official papers, must be sent electronically.
Only candidates that are short-listed will be acknowledged and called for interviews.
“Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Qualified female and young candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to empower women and youth.”
DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: 25 August 2024/ 4:00 PM
Job Position 2 – Market System Development (MSD)
Required Qualification and Experience
Education:Bachelor’s degree in one of the following subjects: Economics, agro-economics, Management, Accounting, Finance, Rural development, or a related field
Three to five years of experience in MSMEs markets, labor and financial markets, financial inclusion, Business development service, and skill training in pastoral and agro-pastoral systems of Ethiopia.
Deep understanding and mastery of Market system development approach and Economic & market development facilitation including coaching, relationship building, communicating, entrepreneurialism/business understanding, and innovating.
Experience in working with enterprises/private sector actors, labor market, financial market actors, Livestock/crop producers/processors in the industry (public and private) actors, and institutional stakeholders.
Knowledge of participatory analyses, action, and results processes.
Previous experience in arid and semi-arid parts of Ethiopia is preferred.
Work Place: Afar/semera
Success Factors
Fluent in English and Afar-Aff (Afar Language)
Business-minded, entrepreneurial, curious, with great problem-solving skills, unafraid to ask questions, and results motivated.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and networking skills with a wide range of actors across geographical areas
Computer literate especially in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
How To Apply
All interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the position advertised. All applications must be submitted electronically including a CV, three references, and all relevant official documents.
Only candidates that are short-listed will be acknowledged and called for interviews.
“Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Qualified female and young candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to empower women and youth.”
DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: 22 August 2024/ 4:00 PM
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