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Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances childrenโs rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support childrenโs rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.
We wonโt stop until we are all equal.
The Opportunity :
Reporting to Business Development Manager (BDM), the role focuses on (1) managing budgeting process for new grant funding proposals and cost modifications (budget amendments); (2) ensuring timely and successful project start-ups through effective set-up in the Plan Internationalโs grant management system (SAP) and orientation of project staff on budget phasing and cost planning; (3) ensuring high-quality data are stored on SAP, troubleshooting issues where necessary and aligning grant data across all grant documents and SAP interfaces, (4) budget monitoring to ensure grants are implemented on scope, time and budget, in compliance with donor regulations and Plan Internationalโs standards, including cost recovery, and flagging discrepancies whenever they arise; (5) coordinating grant reporting in collaboration with Finance and program implementation teams to produce high-quality and timely donor reports, whilst also enhancing staff capacity in grants and reporting, and (6) effective grant close-out. This position is ideal for a self-motivated and enthusiastic team player with strong grants and/or finance management experience who can produce quality deliverables within a limited time period.
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Degree in business administration, finance or equivalent.
Minimum of 5-yearsโ experience in grants management preferably in a complex setting.
Methodical, analytic, critical and strategic thinking.
Good communication skills (spoken and written). Fluency in French and good knowledge of English.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Knowledge of auditing policies is an added value. Strong budgeting and accounting experience is a plus.
Experience of working with different donor agencies.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
System savvy with very good knowledge of grant management systems such as SAP, Microsoft Office Pack
Please, follow this link to review the full Job Description : JD Grant Compliance Sr Specialist
Location: Country Office, Bamako, Mali
Type of Role: Fixed Term Contract of One (01) Year, with possibility of renewal.
Reports to: Business Developement Manager
Grade: Hay Level 16
Closing Date: May 19th, 2024
Early application is encouraged as we will be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date for applications.
Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
A series of pre-employment checks will be carried out in accordance with Plan International's policy on the protection of children and young people.
As an international child-centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children's rights, including their right to protection from violence and abuse. This means that we have special responsibilities towards the children with whom we come into contact.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything in our power to keep children safe. We must never contribute to harming or endangering children.
Plan International has an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity by welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.