Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 04, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness and accountability in government. NDI has supported democratic institutions and practices in every region of the world for more than three decades. Since its founding in 1983, NDI and its local partners have worked to establish and strengthen political and civic organizations, safeguard elections, and promote citizen participation, openness and accountability in government. NDI will work in Zambia to support democratic institutions, including political parties, better able to engage with stakeholders and citizens on national policy, legislation development and citizen concerns and priorities
NDI invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the vacant post in Lusaka detailed below. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Subgrants Officer
The Subgrants Officer will provide day-to-day support to the Finance and Administration Manager in developing, monitoring and reporting on subgrants. Please note that the hiring of this position is dependent upon additional funds becoming available. .

Essential duties:
• Assist with NDI Zambia’s subgrant programs, budget, and contractual relationships with multiple subgrantees.
• Review subgrantees’ financial and narrative reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Work closely with subgrantees to review and resolve queries on financial and narrative reports.
• Work with program leads to monitor partner deliverables and aid program leads to address any shortfalls.
• Assist with training and mentoring of local partners to increase their financial management capacity.
• Assist program leads and monitoring and evaluation staff in training and mentoring of local partners to produce better narrative reports, inclusive of providing documentation of program activities and describing achievements.
• Ensure compliance with NDI and donor requirements.
• Assist with drafting of regular internal reports on the status of subgrants and reporting compliance of subgrantees.
• Maintain the strictest compliance with Covid-19 mitigation protocols at all times, as directed by the Country Director and/or the Finance and Administration Manager.
• Assist with other tasks related to financial reporting, as assigned by the Finance and Administration Manager.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Education & Experience:
• Diploma or equivalent in finance, accounting or related field.
• At least 2 years relevant work experience in finance, accounting and operations.
• Knowledge of USAID and/or FCDO rules and regulations related to subgrants, accounting and other financial matters.
• Sound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and accounting software systems.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Diploma or equivalent in finance, accounting or related field

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Applications for the above position should include a cover letter, updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with names and telephone numbers of three traceable references. The documents should be addressed to The Country Director, NDI Zambia and e-mailed to: ndizambiavacancies@gmail.com  with the job title you are applying for as the subject. Applications must be received by 16th February 2021 for consideration.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
NDI is an equal opportunity employer.

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