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RTI International is an international, independent not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services that meet the highest standards of professional performance.

Act to End NTDs | East is a five year cooperative agreement through which RTI supports national neglected tropical disease (NTD) programs to reach WHO NTD control and elimination goals through proven, cost-effective public health interventions which span the regions of Oromia, Tigray, Beneshangul-Gumuz and Gambella.

Position Summary:

The grant officer based in Addis Ababa is mainly responsible to oversee the project grants and other compliance requirements of RTI and its sub-grantees.     He/she will report to Finance and Grants Manager and work closely with implementing partners and Sub grantees. He/she also provides a backup support up to 40% his/her time to the Finance Officer and the Finance assistant on accounting and finance tasks.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Support regional health bureaus and sub-grantees to ensure compliance with USAID and RTI grant administration requirements.
  • Regularly follow the timely submission and receive periodic reports and invoices by regional health bureaus and sub- grantees.
  • Monitor sub- grants compliance with monthly VAT claims and annual VAT report
  • Review sub grant invoices and milestone reports and facilitate cash transfers by ensuring;
  • All relevant Act | East staff (COP, program manager, and any HQ staff) have reviewed and approved the payment.
  • Financial transactions are valid and have incurred as per the sub grant agreement and budgets.
  • Support sub-grantees and regional health bureaus to develop and maintain proper grant management systems and records to comply with ChSA and other government requirements.
  • Conduct a spot check on all financial reports submitted by sub-grantees and regional health bureaus. Be responsible for consolidation of findings and recommendations, and follow up of action points communicated by home office.
  • Ensure that all required branding and marking requirements are followed and in place by RTI, sub-grantees and regional health bureaus.
  • Maintain proper filing for regional sub-grants and ensure good grant management documents are in place (grant agreement, technical and financial reports, etc.)
  • Work with project finance and program staff to ensure an accurate, timely, efficient and transparent process for the entire grant life cycle.
  • Maintain updated and reconciled VAT claims and records of RTI and partners.
  • Create grantee records in RTI’s Grants Management System, an internal database that includes pre-award/application documents as well as signed grant agreements, modifications, and monitoring documentation. Complete the Grant Package Checklist for submission of the grants package to the Senior Grants Manager at HQ.
  • Create grantee monitoring reports in RTI’s Grants Management System for review and approval by Finance and Grants Manager and Chief of Party.
  • Assist in the preparation of grant award packages by collecting and maintaining backup documentation to support budgeted costs.

Secondary Responsibilities:

  • Support the finance officer and the accountant (up to 20% of his/her time) on regular accounting tasks.
  • Support Finance and Grants Manager, in monthly and annual financial reports, and external audits.
  • Act as a shadow manager in the absence of Finance and Grants Manager.Performs other duties as needed.

Job Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance/Commerce.

Experience

  • Minimum 4 years of working experience in an INGO.
  • Experience of working with USAID funded projects preferable.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of project budgeting, monitoring and reporting.
  • Knowledge and experience of in QuickBooks accounting software.
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and show initiative
  • Ability to travel in-country when required.

Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel.
  • Ability to multi-task & work well with others.
  • Ability to travel up 30% of his time.
  • Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing

How to Apply

RTI invites eligible candidates to indicate their interest in the position no later than November 15, 2019.  Applications should consist of a letter, detailed curriculum vitae, supporting credentials and 3 professional references, including your professional relationship with that person, the person’s telephone number and an email address.

Successfully candidates is expected to start immediately.

Submit applications to [email protected]  or through P.O.BOX: 21054/1000 Main Post Office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia or hand deliver to: RTI Office, Mafi City Mall, 5th floor, Room # 501, (Bole in front of Bole Medhanialem Church) with the position title on the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please note:

RTI International does not use agents or require any form of payment in the recruitment process.

 We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V

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RTI International (formerly Research Triangle Institute) is a nonprofit organization headquartered in the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina that provides research and technical services. It was founded in 1958 with $500,000 in funding by local businesses and the three North Carolina universities in the Research Triangle region. RTI started with departments for research in isotopes, operational sciences and statistics. It restructured into four departments in 1971 and later created the Office for International Projects, now called the International Development Group.

RTI later split into eleven departments, including Health Research, Drug Discovery & Development, Education & Training Research, Survey Research, among others. The US Agency for International Development has come to account for 35 percent of RTI's research revenue. RTI research has covered HIV/AIDS, healthcare, education curriculum and the environment, among others. Forbes magazine ranked RTI International sixth of 250 in its America’s Best Employers list for mid-size companies for 2016.

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0 USD Addis Ababa CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week RTI International

RTI International is an international, independent not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services that meet the highest standards of professional performance.

Act to End NTDs | East is a five year cooperative agreement through which RTI supports national neglected tropical disease (NTD) programs to reach WHO NTD control and elimination goals through proven, cost-effective public health interventions which span the regions of Oromia, Tigray, Beneshangul-Gumuz and Gambella.

Position Summary:

The grant officer based in Addis Ababa is mainly responsible to oversee the project grants and other compliance requirements of RTI and its sub-grantees.     He/she will report to Finance and Grants Manager and work closely with implementing partners and Sub grantees. He/she also provides a backup support up to 40% his/her time to the Finance Officer and the Finance assistant on accounting and finance tasks.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Support regional health bureaus and sub-grantees to ensure compliance with USAID and RTI grant administration requirements.
  • Regularly follow the timely submission and receive periodic reports and invoices by regional health bureaus and sub- grantees.
  • Monitor sub- grants compliance with monthly VAT claims and annual VAT report
  • Review sub grant invoices and milestone reports and facilitate cash transfers by ensuring;
  • All relevant Act | East staff (COP, program manager, and any HQ staff) have reviewed and approved the payment.
  • Financial transactions are valid and have incurred as per the sub grant agreement and budgets.
  • Support sub-grantees and regional health bureaus to develop and maintain proper grant management systems and records to comply with ChSA and other government requirements.
  • Conduct a spot check on all financial reports submitted by sub-grantees and regional health bureaus. Be responsible for consolidation of findings and recommendations, and follow up of action points communicated by home office.
  • Ensure that all required branding and marking requirements are followed and in place by RTI, sub-grantees and regional health bureaus.
  • Maintain proper filing for regional sub-grants and ensure good grant management documents are in place (grant agreement, technical and financial reports, etc.)
  • Work with project finance and program staff to ensure an accurate, timely, efficient and transparent process for the entire grant life cycle.
  • Maintain updated and reconciled VAT claims and records of RTI and partners.
  • Create grantee records in RTI’s Grants Management System, an internal database that includes pre-award/application documents as well as signed grant agreements, modifications, and monitoring documentation. Complete the Grant Package Checklist for submission of the grants package to the Senior Grants Manager at HQ.
  • Create grantee monitoring reports in RTI’s Grants Management System for review and approval by Finance and Grants Manager and Chief of Party.
  • Assist in the preparation of grant award packages by collecting and maintaining backup documentation to support budgeted costs.

Secondary Responsibilities:

  • Support the finance officer and the accountant (up to 20% of his/her time) on regular accounting tasks.
  • Support Finance and Grants Manager, in monthly and annual financial reports, and external audits.
  • Act as a shadow manager in the absence of Finance and Grants Manager.Performs other duties as needed.

Job Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance/Commerce.

Experience

  • Minimum 4 years of working experience in an INGO.
  • Experience of working with USAID funded projects preferable.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of project budgeting, monitoring and reporting.
  • Knowledge and experience of in QuickBooks accounting software.
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and show initiative
  • Ability to travel in-country when required.

Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel.
  • Ability to multi-task & work well with others.
  • Ability to travel up 30% of his time.
  • Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing

How to Apply

RTI invites eligible candidates to indicate their interest in the position no later than November 15, 2019.  Applications should consist of a letter, detailed curriculum vitae, supporting credentials and 3 professional references, including your professional relationship with that person, the person’s telephone number and an email address.

Successfully candidates is expected to start immediately.

Submit applications to [email protected]  or through P.O.BOX: 21054/1000 Main Post Office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia or hand deliver to: RTI Office, Mafi City Mall, 5th floor, Room # 501, (Bole in front of Bole Medhanialem Church) with the position title on the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please note:

RTI International does not use agents or require any form of payment in the recruitment process.

 We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V

2019-11-17

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