The African Union Development Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Finance Officer Grants.

Under the supervision of the Head of Finance - Grants, the Finance Officer - Grants will provide effective management of grants and financial management within the Skills Initiative for Africa (SIFA) project, funded by KFW and the European Union. This includes overseeing financial planning, budgeting, reporting, compliance, grants management, disbursement, and grants reconciliation to ensure the successful implementation of SIFA objectives.

Required Skills and Competencies

  1. Experience in full-cycle grant management of donor-funded projects.
  2. Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.
  3. Creative thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  4. Good organisation, planning and time management skills.
  5. Excellent written and oral communications and interpersonal skills.
  6. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment.

Education and Experience:

Candidates must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in Financial Management, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field with two (2) years of relevant work experience in a busy finance office responsible for accounting, grants and financial management within a development finance institution, international or multinational organisation. Experience in working within a non-profit environment and knowledge of non-profit accounting principles is an advantage.

Or

a Bachelor’s degree in Financial Management, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field with four (4) years of relevant work experience in a busy finance office responsible for accounting, grants and financial management within a development finance institution, international or multinational organisation. Experience in working within a non-profit environment and knowledge of non-profit accounting principles is an advantage.

  • A professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent is an added advantage.
  • Experience in budget management , grants management, financial reporting, accounting,  and  audit in international organisation, public or private sector  is required.
  • Working experience in SAP or a similar ERP is required, and advanced experience in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Practical experience in managing international development partner funds is a requirement.

Application: To apply, please submit the following:

  1. A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency.
  2. A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.
  3. Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses.
  4. Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.

Remuneration:

Indicative basic salary of US$35,044.83 per annum plus other entitlements e.g., Post Adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($21,832.88 per annum), gratuity (15% of gross salary) in conformity with the rules and procedures applicable to internationally recruited staff of the African Union.

Applications must be received no later than Monday, 09 March 2026.

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