Grants Financial Specialist II Job Vacancy at Compassion, Arusha November 2026

Job Title: Grants Financial Specialist II

About the Organization

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

1. Faith & Child Protection Integration

• Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, serving as a consistent witness and upholding the ministry in prayer.
• Act as an advocate for children, prioritizing child protection considerations in all decision-making tasks and abiding by Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct.

2. Proposal Development, Budgeting & Award Negotiations

• Contribute to program and project design by providing financial insights to ensure proposed activities are cost-effective, financially feasible, and aligned with donor regulations.
• Lead the development of proposal budgets, budget narratives, and comprehensive financial reviews prior to submission to verify accuracy, cost-share commitments, and indirect cost calculations.
• Participate in award negotiations covering budgets, financial provisions, reporting terms, and payment schedules.

3. Grant Budget Management & Project Execution

• Oversee grant budget management activities at the project level, including budget monitoring, forecasting, variance analysis, and budget revisions.
• Support project start-up workshops to ensure stakeholders understand financial management requirements, compliance obligations, and reporting expectations.
• Collaborate closely with finance, global program, and legal specialists to manage government- and institutional-funded projects.

4. Compliance, Audits & Project Closeout

• Provide ongoing compliance oversight for donor regulations, award terms, organizational policies, and financial controls.
• Serve as a key liaison with donors on financial matters, providing updates and supporting constructive donor relationships.
• Assist in coordinating external audits, preparing audit schedules, and serving as a point of contact for financial audits.
• Manage project closeout activities, including final financial reconciliations, reporting, asset disposition, and audit-ready documentation retention.
• Mentor and coach less experienced financial specialists concerning technical finance issues.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Relevant professional certification from a nationally or internationally recognized organization in a related field (equivalent education, training, and/or certification may be substituted).

Experience

• Relevant professional experience working in grant financial management, accounting, or a related field.
• Solid working knowledge of grant financial management principles, donor regulations, budgeting, and financial analysis.

Core Competencies & Working Environment

• Strong planning, organization, documentation management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a standard office environment with sitting, standing, or walking for up to 8 hours per day.
• Travel Requirements: May be required to travel up to 10% of the normal schedule.

How to Apply

• Application Portal: Apply via Compassion Careers
• Application Deadline: 20th November 2026