About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading international non-governmental organization committed to empowering people to overcome poverty and conflict. We are driven by the belief that a better world is possible. We partner with communities to put them in control of their own change.

The Role

The Sub Grants and Finance Officer will be responsible for supporting the Sub Grants Manager in the effective and efficient management of sub-grants, ensuring compliance with Mercy Corps and donor regulations. This role involves financial monitoring, reporting, and capacity building of sub-grantees.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and review of sub-grant agreements.
• Monitor sub-grantee financial expenditures and performance.
• Conduct regular financial reviews and site visits to sub-grantees.
• Ensure timely submission of financial reports from sub-grantees.
• Provide financial capacity building and training to sub-grantees.
• Maintain accurate sub-grant financial records.
• Support in the preparation of donor reports.
• Ensure compliance with Mercy Corps policies and procedures and donor requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in grants management, finance, or accounting, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Strong understanding of financial management principles and sub-grant compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fluency in English and Swahili is required.

• Assist in the preparation and review of sub-grant agreements.
• Monitor sub-grantee financial expenditures and performance.
• Conduct regular financial reviews and site visits to sub-grantees.
• Ensure timely submission of financial reports from sub-grantees.
• Provide financial capacity building and training to sub-grantees.
• Maintain accurate sub-grant financial records.
• Support in the preparation of donor reports.
• Ensure compliance with Mercy Corps policies and procedures and donor requirements.

• Strong understanding of financial management principles and sub-grant compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fluency in English and Swahili is required.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent is an added advantage.