Job Description
HUNDEE
Oromo Grassroots Development Initiative
Vacancy Announcement
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Date: November 06, 2026
Organizational Background
HUNDEE - Oromo Grassroots Development Initiative is a local non-partisan, not-for profit and secular charity organization established in April 1995. HUNDEE broadly envisions seeing a just world where women, men, boys and girls live in dignity and prosperity. To this end, it has been promoting various projects being developed in the areas of development and community education interventions. It has secured funding support from ISHIDO for the implementation of a project that seeks to deliver Sustaining Integrated Community HIV Response in Oromia (SICHRO)in Adaba, Adola, Bule-Hora, Negele Arsi, Odo-Shakiso, Shakiso, Shashemene, Yabello, Becho, Burayu, Woliso, Kofele, Dire (Mega) and Dawa towns of Oromia National Regional State. The Main purpose of this project is to strengthen local HIV epidemic control so that 95% of individuals living with HIV know their status, 95% of persons living with HIV initiate antiretroviral therapy and 95% of clients on antiretroviral therapy achieve their viral load suppression. Currently, our organization seeks to hire competent and qualified candidates who fulfill the following criteria of the position.
Position
Grant and Finance Specialist
Job Summary
The Grant and Finance Specialist is a key personnel position responsible for overseeing financial management, milestone-related financial documentation and verification, sub-award compliance, and internal controls for the implementing partner under the Fixed Amount Award (FAA).
The position ensures compliance with applicable U.S. Government regulations and requirements, Ethiopian statutory and financial regulations, and the specific terms and conditions of the fixed-amount sub-agreement. The Specialist works closely with the Prime Recipient’s Grant and Compliance Management Team to ensure that milestone deliverables are properly documented and verified, financial records are accurate and complete, and reporting and compliance requirements are met in a timely and transparent manner.
Specific Responsibility
Milestone Tracking and Financial Compliance
Oversee financial administration and documentation processes associated with the implementation and completion of fixed-amount milestones under the award.
Ensure that supporting documentation for completed milestones is complete, accurate, and consistent with U.S. Government requirements, the sub-agreement, and the Prime Recipient’s milestone verification and approval procedures.
Coordinate with technical and program teams to ensure that milestone-related expenditures and supporting records are properly documented and aligned with approved milestone budgets.
Maintain complete, organized, and audit-ready financial and administrative records for all project activities.
Monitor the financial performance of the project against approved milestone budgets and ensure that resources are used exclusively for authorized project objectives.
Support timely preparation and submission of milestone completion packages and related financial documentation to the Prime Recipient.
Financial Management and Internal Controls
Oversee day-to-day project accounting, budget execution, cash flow management, financial transactions, and maintenance of accounting records and ledgers.
Establish, implement, and monitor effective internal control systems to prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse, errors, and financial non-compliance.
Prepare periodic financial reports, budget utilization summaries, expenditure forecasts, and milestone financial tracking reports for partner management and the Prime Recipient.
Monitor budget performance and identify potential financial risks, variances, and implementation bottlenecks, recommending appropriate corrective actions.
Ensure timely bank, cash, balance sheet, and other relevant account reconciliations.
Facilitate internal and external financial reviews, compliance monitoring visits, and project audits, and coordinate timely responses to audit observations and recommendations.
Sub-Award and Activity Financial Oversight
Provide financial guidance to project staff in budgeting, planning, and implementing cost-effective field activities across the Oromia region.
Review procurement processes and supporting documentation for goods and services to ensure compliance with applicable U.S. Government requirements, the sub-agreement, and Ethiopian statutory and procurement requirements.
Ensure timely liquidation and reconciliation of activity advances, travel expenses, and other operational payments in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
Monitor vendor payments and other financial obligations, ensuring that transactions are properly authorized, supported, and recorded.
Work closely with program and operations teams to ensure that financial and administrative requirements are integrated into activity planning and implementation.
Identify financial and compliance capacity gaps among relevant project staff and provide guidance and support to address them.
Coordination and Stakeholder Liaison
Serve as the primary finance and grants focal person between the implementing partner and the Prime Recipient’s Grant and Compliance Management Team.
Participate in finance and grants management workshops, technical briefings, milestone review meetings, and other relevant coordination forums organized by the Prime Recipient.
Respond promptly to financial compliance inquiries, audit findings, and documentation requests from the Prime Recipient and relevant oversight bodies.
Maintain effective communication with partner management and project teams on financial performance, compliance issues, and emerging risks.
Support the preparation and timely submission of financial and administrative documents required under the sub-agreement.
Job Requirements
Required education and qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
A Master’s degree or professional qualification/coursework such as ACCA or CPA is an added advantage.
Work Experience
Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, grant administration, and compliance for donor-funded public health or development programs.
Demonstrated experience in managing project finances, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and audit processes
Skill and Personal Qualities Required
Technical Skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial data consolidation, analysis, budget monitoring, and reporting.
Demonstrated competence in accounting software and computerized financial management systems.
Strong skills in financial analysis, reconciliation, documentation, and report preparation.
PEPFAR and U.S. Government Funding Knowledge
Direct experience managing or supporting U.S. Government-funded projects, preferably PEPFAR-supported programs.
Familiarity with U.S. Government award requirements and applicable regulations, including 2 CFR Part 200 and 2 CFR Part 700, as relevant to the award.
Understanding of Fixed Amount Awards and milestone-based implementation, documentation, verification, and payment arrangements is highly desirable.
Core Competencies
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and ability to assess the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial documentation.
Sound judgment and demonstrated commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical financial management.
Ability to work collaboratively with technical, program, finance, and operations teams.
Ability to manage competing priorities, meet strict deadlines, and work effectively in a dynamic project environment
Languages
No. required: 1
Gender: Both male and female are invited, and women are highly encouraged to apply
Location of the position: Shashemene
Salary: Negotiable subject to organizational salary scale and project budget
Terms of employment: One year contract, with possibility of renewal depending on merit and job continuity
Application Deadline: November 13, 2026, @ 11:00 AM
How to apply:
Applicants who fulfill the minimum criteria of the position can send their application/motivation letter with well-organized CV through EthioJobs: THIS LINK
NB: Only those applicants who fulfill the minimum requirement of the position are short listed and contacted for further evaluation.
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