Project Finance & Compliance Officer
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
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Experience
7 - 12 Years
Education
Bachelor of Commerce(Commerce), Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Not Mentioned
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Main responsibilities
Financial Controllership and Oversight:
Serve as the financial gatekeeper for all project-related expenditures and financial transactions.
Maintain oversight of fund flow, cost control, cash flow forecasts, and financial risk exposure.
Validate all financial inputs from ICARDA and project partners against project milestones, procurement plans, and donor rules.
Support decision-making with strategic financial insights and scenario analysis.
Actively advise the Project Director on resource allocation, burn rates, and fiscal performance.
Financial Planning & Budgeting:
Develop consolidate, update and maintain the project s detailed annual and multi-year budgets and financial forecasts.
Lead periodic budget vs actuals reviews and variance analyses.
Coordinate and support technical teams during work-planning to align budgets preparation with work plans and deliverables.
Donor Compliance & Reporting:
Ensure financial operations strictly comply with both Gates Foundation and UAE government requirements.
Prepare and submit timely donor financial reports aligned with milestone deliverables.
Maintain donor-compliance guidelines and ensure adherence across all project implementation units at ICARDA and partner organizations.
Design and implement internal control mechanisms tailored to the project s requirements to fulfil funders expectations.
Internal Controls & Audit Support:
Design and implement internal control mechanisms tailored to the project s requirements to fulfil funders expectations.
Ensure robust field-level procedures for cash, sub-grants, and procurement are in place.
Prepare for and support donor audits and internal spot checks; ensure timely resolution of issues.
Track and follow up on audit findings and management responses.
Review partner financial submissions and conduct regular desk reviews.
Partner Financial Oversight:
Train ICARDA s financial reporting officers (GFOs) on financial and compliance requirements of the two donors.
Conduct periodic financial desk reviews and field monitoring visits.
Strengthen partner capacity in financial management, reporting, and compliance.
System & Process Support:
Work with ICARDA s Finance, Project and Grant Management Unit and IT teams to optimize and ensure ERP/grant systems (e.g., Unit4) meet project needs.
Recommend process improvements and digital tools to enhance transparency, reporting, and decision-making.
Support development of financial dashboards and key performance indicators for management.
Capacity Building & Support:
Provide training to ICARDA and partner staff on budgeting, compliance, and donor financial policies.
Provide guidance on financial controls, policies, and donor rules.
Act as a focal point finance-related technical queries from consortium stakeholders.
Desired Candidate Profile
Education, qualifications, and experience
- Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. A master s degree and/or professional certification (CPA, ACCA) is a strong asset.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in project finance or grants management, preferably with international development or research organizations. Experience with major donors (especially Gates Foundation or Gulf-based funders) is an advantage.
- Solid knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis, and donor financial reporting.
- Familiarity with IFRS and audit procedures.
- Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., ERP) and Excel; Power BI and Unit4 are a plus.
- Strong communication skills in English and Arabic.
- Good judgment, attention to detail, and a problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and external partners.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to partner sites, Cairo HQ, and field locations (30%).
Company Industry
- NGO
- Social Services
- Community Services
- Non-Profit
Department / Functional Area
- Finance
- Treasury
Keywords
- Project Finance & Compliance Officer
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International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is a treaty-based international non-profit research organization supported by CGIAR. ICARDA's mission is to reduce poverty and enhance food, water, nutritional security, and environmental health in the face of global challenges, including climate change. We do this through innovative science, strategic partnerships, linking research to development, and capacity development that consider gender equality and the role of youth in transforming the dry areas. ICARDA works in partnership with governments, universities, civil society, national agricultural research organizations, other CGIAR research Centers, and the private sector. With its temporary Headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, ICARDA operates in regional and country offices across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. For more information: www.icarda.org .