[réf. a69311201] Project Delivery Finance Specialist

Project Delivery Finance Specialist

Deadline for applications: 15 April 2025

Mission Objective

Through this comprehensive approach, the Project Delivery Finance Specialist contributes significantly to the success and integrity of CGIAR System Organization delivery.

The Project Delivery Finance Specialist will also support the project leader with effective design, implementation, and monitoring of the project; providing functional guidance, and capacity building efforts as applicable to the BOF responsibilities.

This role is crucial for maintaining our commitment to excellence, so the right candidate should be both strategic and hands-on.

[1] Award refers to grants and contracts at the prime and subrecipient level.

Requirements

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Develop and/or monitor internal controls, systems, and processes to effectively manage the award implementation throughout the project cycle, ensuring alignment with CGIAR System Organization policies and contribution obligations.
• Collaborate closely with the Business Operations and Finance team to contribute to continuous improvements in internal operating systems supporting projects delivery. Aim to strengthen overall operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Liaise and oversee the project contractual relations with the funder and downstream partners principally, managing specific communications, notifications, and approvals in collaboration with other areas. Especially, coordinating with the Legal Affairs department the agreements development or updates, negotiations with the Funder or Subgrantees and maintain a library of partner templates for project’s use.
• Act as focal point to provide advice and facilitate responses to Funder and Partner queries. Manage and maintain databases and related fields to ensure accurate and complete records of the grant, subgrants, deliverables, and payments. Liaise with other team members to facilitate information management and sharing, supporting cross-functional efficiencies.
• Monitor the project implementation compliance in accordance with agreed terms and conditions. Monitoring invoicing to Funders and follow up on obligations submissions. Monitor approval of Partner financial reports/invoices, liaise with them for corrections or queries and follow up on payments.
• Support Funder/partner project-specific internal and/or external audits and facilitate interactions with other areas.
• Actively participate in knowledge-sharing, training, and capacity-building initiatives.
• Undertake other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor or project leader to support the success of delivery of the project obligations.
• Plan, prepare and manage contractual aspects, with applicable functional areas, of overall project closeout, including asset disposition and partner close out.

Education and experience:

• Advanced degree in Accounting, Financial Management, Business Administration, or related field. A masters’ degree or equivalent is an advantage.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position responsible for finance, grants and contracts, or donor/partner management portfolios in an international setting. Working experience in development/ agricultural/ environmental research is an advantage.
• Experience articulating internal controls, crafting documents, and delivering effective training.
• Experience with budget development, financial management and monitoring, contractual management, and reporting skills.

Key Competencies:

• In-depth understanding of key funders’ requirements
• Excellent knowledge of globally accepted grants management practices
• Strong project management skills
• Strong numeracy skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Highly developed communication skills (written and oral), with an ability to explain or distill complex concepts or funder requirements effectively
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office software packages (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at a minimum) and comfortable with the use of knowledge or contracts management tools/systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and ability to work collaboratively with people at all levels in a decentralized, respectful, multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary organization.
• Consistent record of personal integrity and upholding the highest ethical standards by inspiring trust and treating all people with respect.

Language(s):

• Excellent written and oral communication, editing, and reporting skills in English.
• Working knowledge of French, Spanish, Arabic, or another major language that would enhance effective collaboration across the CGIAR System global operations is an advantage.

Benefits

All applications must be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button below. If you require assistance or face challenges in submitting your application, please email smo-bidding@cgiar.org with the position title in the subject line. Please note we will not accept applications through this email.

Please ensure that your resume and cover letter are in English and do not contain your marital status, age, or photograph. Documents provided in a language other than English will not be considered.

We consciously create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

All received applications will be acknowledged; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

We look forward to hearing from you!