Nafasi ya kazi :- Grants Financial Specialist II – Africa Region at Compassion July 2026

Hiring: Grants Financial Specialist II (Africa) | Remote Flexibility | 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract
Compassion International is seeking a Grants Financial Specialist II to support U.S. Government grant acquisition and financial management for donor-funded programs across Africa.

Location: Must reside in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, or Zambia
Work Arrangement: Remote within eligible countries with occasional travel (up to 10%)
Contract Type: 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract (with possible renewal)

What You’ll Do

• Develop budgets and budget justifications/narratives for U.S. Government grant acquisition efforts and other institutional donors.
• Support financial management across the grant lifecycle, from proposal development through grant closeout.
• Prepare donor-compliant financial reports and conduct budget variance analysis.
• Monitor expenditures, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Support donor and procurement audits, including Single Audits.
• Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with donor regulations.
• Partner with finance, program, legal, compliance, and field teams across multiple countries.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of relevant experience in grants finance, donor compliance, or financial management.
• Experience with donor-funded grants, preferably within an NGO or international development environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing budgets and budget narratives for U.S. Government grants.
• Strong working knowledge of 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and experience working with UN and other institutional donors.
• Experience supporting or managing Single Audits for U.S. Government-funded programs.
• Excellent budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analytical skills.
• Strong collaboration skills and a team-player mindset.

How to Apply:
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