Compassion Ethiopia Job Vacancy 2026 – Finance & Grants Officer (2 Positions)
Compassion International
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Role description
Compassion International is inviting qualified candidates to apply for the Finance & Grants Officer position in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia . The organization seeks two professionals to support financial management, compliance, reporting, and oversight of donor‑funded programs.
This is a fixed‑term role supported by one‑year grant funding .
Job Summary
The Finance & Grants Officer provides financial management support across the full grant lifecycle — from proposal development to closeout and audit preparation. The role focuses on U.S. Government‑funded programs and involves budgeting, compliance, reporting, partner oversight, and audit readiness.
Position Details
Organization: Compassion International Job Title: Finance & Grants Officer Job Requisition ID: R8483 Number of Positions: 2 Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Employment Type: Fixed‑term (1 year) Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Experience: 5–7 years in grants management and U.S. Government awards Travel: Up to 25% Deadline: August 26, 2026
Key Responsibilities
The Finance & Grants Officer will:
Budget & Cash Flow: Manage project budgets, cash‑flow forecasts, and monthly cash analyses. Compliance & Oversight: Ensure expenditures align with donor/organizational requirements; verify documentation accuracy. Reporting: Prepare and submit donor financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual). Audit & Regulations: Serve as focal point for audits; ensure compliance with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) . Partner Monitoring: Oversee financial performance of partner organizations and subrecipients. Closeout: Lead project closeout activities, reconciliations, and final reporting.
Required Qualifications
5–7 years of experience in U.S. Government grants management (USAID, U.S. Department of State, etc.). Strong knowledge of 2 CFR 200 and Single Audit requirements. Experience managing budgets of $5M+ annually or complex multi‑year programs. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, financial modeling, dashboards). Ability to analyze financial statements (balance sheet, income, cash‑flow, general ledger). Preferred certifications: CPA, ACCA, CMA, CGFM, CGMS or equivalent.
Child Protection Commitment
The role requires adherence to Compassion’s Child Protection Code of Conduct , including reporting concerns of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
This is a fixed‑term role supported by one‑year grant funding .
Job Summary
The Finance & Grants Officer provides financial management support across the full grant lifecycle — from proposal development to closeout and audit preparation. The role focuses on U.S. Government‑funded programs and involves budgeting, compliance, reporting, partner oversight, and audit readiness.
Position Details
Organization: Compassion International Job Title: Finance & Grants Officer Job Requisition ID: R8483 Number of Positions: 2 Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Employment Type: Fixed‑term (1 year) Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Experience: 5–7 years in grants management and U.S. Government awards Travel: Up to 25% Deadline: August 26, 2026
Key Responsibilities
The Finance & Grants Officer will:
Budget & Cash Flow: Manage project budgets, cash‑flow forecasts, and monthly cash analyses. Compliance & Oversight: Ensure expenditures align with donor/organizational requirements; verify documentation accuracy. Reporting: Prepare and submit donor financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual). Audit & Regulations: Serve as focal point for audits; ensure compliance with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) . Partner Monitoring: Oversee financial performance of partner organizations and subrecipients. Closeout: Lead project closeout activities, reconciliations, and final reporting.
Required Qualifications
5–7 years of experience in U.S. Government grants management (USAID, U.S. Department of State, etc.). Strong knowledge of 2 CFR 200 and Single Audit requirements. Experience managing budgets of $5M+ annually or complex multi‑year programs. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, financial modeling, dashboards). Ability to analyze financial statements (balance sheet, income, cash‑flow, general ledger). Preferred certifications: CPA, ACCA, CMA, CGFM, CGMS or equivalent.
Child Protection Commitment
The role requires adherence to Compassion’s Child Protection Code of Conduct , including reporting concerns of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.