Purpose: This position holder will be responsible for providing support to programmes and projects to prepare/review grants project budget, managing grants contracts with donors and national offices of Plan, tracking grants expenditure and financial reporting compliances. S/he will also be responsible for assigned emergency grants projects and closely work with the project team on financial monitoring and compliances including budget reviews and audit.
Term and Location: Six (6) months fixed term employment based in Country Office with frequent travel to the Emergency response location.

Core Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Economics or Social Science and/or in relevant field.
• At least (3) years’ of work experience in grants management support role.
• Proven experience of writing reports and budgets. 
• Proven experience of working with teams, managing budgets and other management domains. 
• INGO work experience preferred, experience of working in emergency situation is a plus.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Together with the Emergency Grants Manager facilitate and manage grants’ start-up processes, implementation and reporting.
• Develop the detailed budget, financial reports and any other cost application components required, in close coordination with the Program and Finance Departments
• Liaise/coordinate with Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Unit for the development of monitoring tools to enhance emergency program donor reporting
• Identify potential areas of risks in the implementation of grant funded projects
• Support grant monitoring and assessment/audit processes when necessary
• Provide advice to teams regarding donor compliance and contractual procedures
• Keep grants internal control system updated (SAP)