Grants Officer

Key facts

About the role

Highlights

• Job Description – Grants Officer
• Employer: Target Business Consultants Plc (TIFM for GIGS MARKET JOB CREATION)
• Location: Addis Ababa, with travel to GPMs
• Terms: Full-time, fixed term to July 2029
• Reports to: Finance and Grant Manager
• Supervises: None
• JOB SUMMARY
• Administers program grants to Gig and Professional Marketplaces (GPMs) from pre-award through close-out.
• Supports due diligence, maintains complete grant files, verifies disbursement documentation, and follows up on grant conditions to ensure each payment tranche is justified and compliant.
• ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support pre-award financial and compliance due diligence for shortlisted GPMs.
• Prepare grant agreements, budgets, and disbursement schedules with the Legal Advisor and Portfolio team.
• Maintain complete grant files and the grants register for every GPM.
• Verify milestone evidence and supporting documents before each tranche request.
• Review GPM financial reports, identify ineligible costs, and follow up on corrections or refunds.
• Monitor compliance with grant conditions and track agreed corrective actions.
• Coach GPM finance staff on grant reporting and record keeping.
• Support audits and grant close-out activities.

Required qualifications

• EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• A Master’s degree or partial professional qualification such as ACCA or CPA is preferred.
• EXPERIENCE
• At least 5 years of experience in grant administration or donor finance.
• Experience in sub-grant monitoring.
• SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Knowledge of grant compliance and financial review.
• Skills in document control and record keeping.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel and accounting software.
• Clear communication with grantees.
• Experience Level: (minimum 5 years of relevant experience).

How to apply