Key responsibilities
Budgeting & Planning
- Drive the financial backbone of the
project by shaping multi-year budgets, forecasts, and annual workplans.
You’ll collaborate closely with technical and program teams to ensure
every dollar is strategically aligned with donor expectations and
Nutrition International’s standards.
Financial Management & Monitoring
- Act as the project’s financial steward,
tracking expenditures, spotting trends, and recommending smart
adjustments. You will maintain robust financial systems and deliver clear,
insightful reports that keep leadership informed and implementation on
track.
Grants & Contracts Management
- Lead the full financial lifecycle of the
grant. From reviewing vendor contracts to managing cost recovery and
supporting due diligence, you will ensure compliance, strengthen partner
accountability, and uphold the integrity of every financial commitment.
Partner & Field Office Support
- Empower partners and field teams through
targeted financial guidance and training. You’ll ensure financial reports
are accurate, compliant, and timely, while helping partners enhance their
own financial systems and controls.
Internal Controls & Risk Management
- Safeguard the project by enforcing strong
financial policies and proactively identifying risks, from budget
variances to ineligible costs. You’ll streamline financial processes,
support audits, and ensure that recommendations are implemented with
precision.
Strategic Support & Decision-Making
- Enable smarter decision-making by
delivering clear financial insights, burn rates, unit costs, efficiency
metrics, and more. You’ll support senior leadership with analytic inputs
for planning, reviews, donor engagements, and strategic adjustments across
the portfolio.
Requirements
Education/Professional Designations/Experience:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting,
Business Administration, Economics, or related fields.
- Professional accounting qualification
(e.g., CPA, ACCA, CA) or equivalent, completed or in progress.
Experience
- 8+ years of progressively responsible
finance experience, including at least 4 years managing finances for
projects or grants and new programs.
- Experience in international development /
Public Health / Nutrition/NGO environment.
- Demonstrated experience in establishing
administrative and financial systems for new projects and programs.
- Experience with donor-funded projects
(e.g. government, UN, foundations, bilateral/multilateral donors) and
understanding of donor compliance.
- Strong skills in budgeting, financial
analysis, and reporting.
- Proficiency in Excel and Financial
Management/ERP systems.
- Knowledge of major donors’ rules (e.g.,
Global Affairs Canada, FCDO, EU, Private & Public Foundations).
- Experience overseeing
partners/sub-grantees in multiple locations and countries.
How to Apply
