Project Finance Officer – Grants

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. Driven by a vision of a better world where all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive
Sustainably, SNV strengthens capacities and catalyzes partnerships that transform agri-food, energy, and water systems. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

With 60 years of experience and a team of approximately 1,600 people, we support our partners in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia, tailoring our approaches to different contexts to achieve large-scale impact and create more equitable lives for all.

Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental to who we are and what we do. This is reflected in our vision, mission, and strategy, which set out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.

For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org.

Purpose of the Job 

The Project Finance Officer works under the Business Control-Grants unit under Finance. He/she will be responsible for managing the grant application process, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, supporting the grant reporting process, budget controls, and overall business controls of the organizations. S/he will work closely with the program employee to support developing grant proposals and budgets when needed and will be responsible for monitoring grant expenditures and ensuring that grant funds are used according to grant and SNV requirements.

Grants, Contracts, Budget Management and Business control

• Responsible for supporting Business control specialist-grants on the management of all donor contracts in the Country Office.
• Coordinate with the Global Office Budget Development team and ensure that the budget development is finalized on time and sufficient time is allowed for the review of the budget by the CO team (CFM and CD).
• Provide support on the project audit process by responding to auditors all requests on time. Make sure the audit process is smooth and the final project audit report is clean. The audit report should be shared to donor on time.
• Report on time all government finance requirements such as tax and other regulations relating to the project.
• Post the donor reports in SAP Business by design on time.
• Support the project closure process, both as per donor requirement and SNV requirement especially on finance related matters (all expenditure related to the project have been posted, all revenue fully recorded and fund received from donor), any pending item related to project should be cleared.

Management of sub-grants, consortium partners, partners and consultants

• Manage   all assigned sub-grant’s, partners, consultants and sub-contractors and ensure they comply with the contractual terms, donor compliances in relation to finance, SNV policies, and all applicable donor laws, rules, and regulations.
• Before the contract is signed make sure you review the terms of the contract and all financial risks are minimized as much as possible, check donor budget availability.
• If liquidation report/expenditure report verification is complete, post the report in SAP Business by design and link it to respective downpayment.
• Follow up with the  grants /Business control specialist Conducting periodic visits and reviews of the systems and process of the sub-grantee and conduct the periodic monitoring of the cost incurred and reported..
• Any other relevant task that may be assigned by your line manager.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance /Accounting.

Experience:

• With a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in similar positions.
• Good knowledge in analysing data
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles and practices.
• Experience in the NGO sector.

Training: Training on Computerized Accounting

Technical Skill:

• Proficiency in computer (Word, Excel & Access).
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, conceptual understanding of participatory approach and sustainable development.
• Proactive and efficient on performing your tasks.
• Skill in the use of SAP by Design accounting software more advantageous.

Competencies:

• Accuracy
• Controlling progress
• Service minded
• Integrity
• Result orientation and proactiveness

Contract Type: National, Full-time

Expected start date: January 1,2027

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Contract Duration: One year with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability.

How to Apply

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on October 23, 2026.  Please submit your application only via: >> Smart Recruiters. All information will be kept in the strictest confidentiality.

If your experience and skills match the position’s requirements, we will contact you to advise on the next steps in the recruitment process.

Working at SNV  

SNV offers a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from and contribute to an internal and global network of experts.

At SNV, inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and uphold a policy of non-discrimination based on factors such as disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and more.

Vetting

SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for both nationally and internationally determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct“. This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.