Project Finance Officer - 10 hours per week - contract

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain detailed activity-based project budgets, ensuring alignment with workplans and delivery milestones
• Track project expenditure against budgets monthly and flag variances, risks, and forecast adjustments
• Cook closely with Project Managers, Program Director, and the Financial Manager to consolidate financial inputs
• Liaise with client grant and commercial officers (including US government counterparts etc.) on financial submissions, invoicing schedules, and contract compliance
• Prepare regular financial reports, burn rate updates, and dashboards for internal decision-making
• Ensure adherence to donor financial regulations (US government, DOS, DOJ, etc.)
• Support operational planning, procurement coordination, and compliance with internal Business Ops processes
• Ensure documentation, invoices, receipts, and financial records are properly maintained and audit-ready
• Contribute to improving financial tools, budget templates, and delivery workflows
• Provide surge support to other implementation projects as needed across Eastern Africa and the Middle East

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong financial analysis skills, including understanding of cost structures and budgeting
• High proficiency in Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and financial modelling basics
• Experience in project coordination within multi-stakeholder or remote teams
• Prior experience working with USG programming (financial management, reporting, delivery processes)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across delivery, finance, and operations functions
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and handle multiple concurrent tasks

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with US Government-funded grants and programs
• Experience working on implementation projects in East Africa or the Middle East
• Familiarity with donor compliance frameworks and financial audit requirements