Grants Accountant at Expanded Church Response

Expanded Church Response (ECR) is a faith-based organization working with OVC, HIV/AIDS, and other programs to mitigate human suffering and bring transformational development.

ECR has implemented programs funded by USAID, European Union, UNICEF, and Global Fund either directly or through a range of highly regarded local and international organizations. Working with partners like these, the private sector, and government, we are seeing communities awakened to new ways of improving quality of life for the most vulnerable, and in turn rise up to be the key to their own transformation.

ECR is seeking highly qualified, purpose driven candidates with a passion for the vulnerable and awakening potential in others, to fill in the positions below for a USAID funded project -ZAMBIA FAMILY (ZAMFAM);

JOB TITLE: Grants Accountant (6 months)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The GA will report to the Grants Manager and will be responsible over monitoring of funds disbursements to, and ensure timely retirements by, Community Based Organizations (CBOs)/Faith Based Organizations (FBOs).
• Maintaining the contract files, budgets. The GA will also, ensure all retirements have complete and adequate documentation, conduct trainings for partners (CBOs/FBOs/SRs).
• Ensure donor and ECR policy and procedures are effectively communicated.
• Assess the environment of CBOs/FBOs/SRs (internal and external) risks and contribute to the development of clear plans on how to manage the risks.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

• Recognized accounting qualification; ACCA, CIMA, ZICA
• At least 5 years experience in Grants management, experience in USAID/EU grants will be an added advantage
• A grants management trainer and be able to travel to program locations as required
• Proficient with Excel, Word, QuickBooks accounting package
• Good written and verbal English communication
• Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, organize and prioritize tasks

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