Grants Manager

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), re-established by proclamation No. 1133/2011, is the constitutionally mandated body to conduct elections, organize referendum and regulate political parties in Ethiopia. NEBE is working to boost its’ institutional strength with a special focus on enhancement of human resource capacity. Accordingly, NEBE would like to invite applicants for Grants Manager position who meet the following requirements to apply.

Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the Head of External Relation and International Observers Management department the Grant Manager will be responsible for Grant acquisition, assisting and overseeing the planning, accounting, reporting and budgeting of election operations and will ensure that the election operation is carried out in an efficient and coordinated manner.

Major Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and budgeting of election operations;
• Prepare and update spending plans for election operations;
• Establish, maintain and develop relationship with donors and partners;
• Provide guidance in design, implementation, evaluation and overall management of project including adherence to approved annual work plans and effectiveness of activities;
• Advises on and monitor activities in different departments and groups In relation to the election calendar issued by the board and prepare a report accordingly ;
• Attend and provide support in all grant opening, reviewing and closing meetings;
• Provide technical input to Finance and Administrative personnel in budget preparation, grant/contract and procurement actions when needed;
• Collect and compile documents related to election operation;
• Provide reports to the board on regular and timely bases concerning election operations;
• Review and monitor partner projects expenditure and report to the chair person and board members in accordance with signed MoUs and agreements;
• Provide accurate information and updated regarding grants for board meetings;
• Work closely with finance department and ensure planned and implemented tasks supported by funding partners which are being processed through proper financial procedures and in timely manner.

Required number: One

Reports to: Head, External Relation & International Observers Management Department

Employment Type: Permanent

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Requirements on academic qualification:

• BA/MA degree in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance and other related fields

Requirements on Professional Experiences:

• 8/7 years of relevant experience respectively out of which 4 years leadership role. The experience should be in Grant Management of which 4 years of direct experience in grant administration and compliance issues.
• Strong familiarity with managing cooperative agreements and grants
• Ability to efficiently coordinate and manage field offices and field teams and to create and/or systems and procedures for managing Grant with many implementation sites, partners and beneficiaries
• Experience with multi partner-programs and working with local organizations
• Progressively increasing experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex grant projects involving multiple partners

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong knowledge of democratic process, particularly election and legal drafting
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple tasks under tight schedule
• Complete tasks with limited supervision (self-starter)
• Business awareness and numerical ability
• Demonstrating strong communication and presentation skills
• Willingness to adhere to all principle of confidentiality
• Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness
• Ability to work with senior management
• Enthusiastic team player
• Ability to show initiative, good judgments and resourcefulness
• Excellent staff management ability
• Not be a member of any political party