Consultancy Purpose<\/p>\n
inABLE seeks to engage a Finance and Grants Management Consultant for three (3) months to strengthen financial and grants management systems (procedures, processes and policies), provide support for financial reporting on grants and ensure timely, accurate submission of all financial reports for the inABLE Programs.<\/p>\n
This consultancy will strengthen and provide finance and grants management across all inABLE programs, including the Inclusive Africa Conference, ensuring consistent financial governance, donor
\ncompliance, timely reporting, and strengthened institutional financial systems organization-wide.<\/p>\n
Scope of Work<\/p>\n
\tAssessment of inABLE\u2019s internal finance and grants management systems (procedures, processes and practice).<\/p>\n
\t\tConduct a comprehensive assessment of inABLE\u2019s financial and grants management systems(procedures, processes, and practices).
\n\t\tGenerate a systems analysis report on inABLE\u2019s financial and grants management systems.
\n\t\tGenerate a roadmap for strengthening inABLE\u2019s financial and grants management systems.<\/p>\n
\tStrengthening of inABLE\u2019s financial and grants management systems.<\/p>\n
\t\tReview existing finance manuals, policies, and procedures and align them with best practices infinancial and grants management.
\n\t\tDevelop or update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aligned with best practices in financial and grants management.
\n\t\tEnsure finance policies support sub-granting, procurement, cash management, and audit readiness.<\/p>\n
\tProviding financial and grants management support to the inABLE Programs<\/p>\n
\t\tReview existing program budgets to ensure donor compliance and cost-efficiency.
\n\t\tPrepare financial forecasts, expenditure tracking tools and budget variance analyses.
\n\t\tDevelop audit-ready financial and grants management processes and reporting.<\/p>\n
\tProviding support for Grant Budget Development<\/p>\n
\t\tDraft and review grant budgets and detailed budget narratives for funding proposals.
\n\t\tProvide financial input into grant proposal writing, ensuring alignment with donor guidelines.
\n\t\tReview financial sections of proposals to ensure accuracy, allowability of costs, and internal coherence.
\n\t\tSupport fundraising and program teams on financial sustainability and cost structures.<\/p>\n
\tSupporting timely Financial Reporting<\/p>\n
\t\tPrepare, review, and submit accurate and complete financial reports to partners and inABLE Board in line with agreed reporting schedules.
\n\t\tEnsure all financial reports are submitted on time and in compliance with required formats and requirements.
\n\t\tCoordinate with program teams to ensure financial data aligns with narrative and performance reports.
\n\t\tMaintain a donor reporting calendar and proactively track reporting deadlines.
\n\t\tEnsure all supporting documentation is complete, verifiable, and audit-ready prior to report submission.
\n\t\tRespond promptly to donor feedback, clarifications, and follow-up requests related to financial reports.<\/p>\n
Key Deliverables<\/p>\n
\tA systems analysis report on inABLE\u2019s financial and grants management systems.
\n\tA roadmap for strengthening inABLE\u2019s financial and grants management systems.
\n\tReviewed and updated Financial Manuals and Policies
\n\tStandard Operating Procedures for financial and grants management.
\n\tSubmitted financial reports within agreed timelines.
\n\tAudit-ready financial documentation and compliance checklists.
\n\tCapacity-building support provided to program staff on financial reporting and compliance.<\/p>\n
Qualifications and Experience<\/p>\n
Essential<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (Master\u2019s degree is an added advantage).
\n\tMinimum of seven (7) years\u2019 experience in grant financial management and donor-funded programs.
\n\tExperience with budgeting, donor reporting, audits, procurement, and sub-grant management.
\n\tProfessional certification (CPA, ACCA, or CFA) and registration with ICPAK.
\n\tExperience working with international donors such as USAID, Mastercard Foundation, DFID, or similar.
\n\tStrong analytical, compliance, and risk-management skills.<\/p>\n
Examples of policies and manuals include:<\/p>\n
\tFinance Policies and Procedures Manual
\n\tGrants Management and Compliance Policy
\n\tTravel policy
\n\tBudgeting and Financial Planning Policy
\n\tProcurement and Expense Authorization Policy
\n\tSub-granting and Partner Financial Management Guidelines
\n\tCash Management and Internal Controls Manual
\n\tAudit and Risk Management Policy
\n\tAnd any other manual that is related to finance<\/p>\n
Apply Through:<\/p>\n
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