CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. We welcome as a part of our people of all faiths and Secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. 

Job Summary: You will help contribute to the implementation of the World Bank Sponsored Sudan Enhancing Community Resilience Project AFII policies and procedures in compliance with CRS’ established accounting standards. You will be responsible for project grants to the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Farmers’ Producers’ Organizations (FPO) and Consumer Organizations (COs), ensuring solicitation, application process and due diligence for all grant recipients are compliant with donor requirements and policies.  You will be validating the agreement packages, and maintaining the data and documentation required for processing financial transactions for assigned accounts in CRS financial accounting package. You will record delegated financial transactions following appropriate authorizations.  You will also support local implementing partners on reporting and compliance

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct and support implementation, and monitor the grant management process, including assessments of SMEs, FPOs, COs and local partners for project grants. 
2. Support solicitation, application, technical assistance to the grant applicants. 
3. Lead and support Due diligence, documentation, packaging and review of agreements/contracts related to the SME, FPOs and CO grants. 
4. Set and monitor sound financial reporting procedures for grants. 
5. Assess, evaluate, and monitor subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with policy and strengthen the capacity of partners in financial accounting and transactions.
6. Monitor disbursement/receipt schedules, alert relevant project/grant staff of due payments/liquidations, and maintain appropriate communication and follow-up to facilitate timeliness of financial resource management and compliance with set deadlines.
7. Prepare various periodic and ad hoc financial reports and perform variance analysis to assist project/grant staff with decision-making. Assist with budget maintenance for proper management of financial resources.
8. Provide information to project/grant staff, subrecipients, and partners on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues and deliver training and other capacity building activities.
9. Overseeing monitoring and technical assistance for recipients and overseeing grant closeout processes in line with CRS grant management guidance a donor rules and regulations.
10. Ensure timely and complaint reporting as per Donor requirements. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.
• Experience working with SME related projects and knowledge of financial rules and regulations, including fiscal controls and fund accounting procedures.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience in high quality assessments, monitoring projects and collecting relevant data.
• Experience in managing relations with multiple stakeholders would be a plus. 

Required Languages - Fluent written and spoken Arabic and professional level of written and spoken English required.

Travel - In the proposed locations (Red Sea, Northern State, River Nile) subject to Donor approval. Must be willing and able to travel up to 70% to project areas in East Sudan.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (SKAs):

• Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies.
• Conscientious, accurate and thorough with great attention to detail
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
• Good presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to write good quality reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications – (If applicable) 

• Knowledge of the relevant public donor regulations is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications.
• Knowledge of Insight financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software preferred. 
• Experience in project grants management, including assessments, preferably for grants from multiple public donors, including international donors.

Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results. 

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

Supervisory Responsibilities: none

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. 

What We Offer section

CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.

CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting men, women, boys and girls safe from abuse, exploitation, and harm. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for this position, especially those from marginalized and people with disabilities backgrounds

CRS's emphasis on family values supports benefits, including maternity and paternity leave, policies that promote exclusive breastfeeding, the availability of a crèche at

the office, and flexible working hours where possible

Submission location: - 

If interested, please submit a cover letter, resume and copies of your education and work certificates to Al Gazira Madni Laboure Office or  Sudanjob -web site. Ensure that your cover letter or resume has a phone number where you can be reached.