Established in 1968, Concern is a non-profit, non-governmental humanitarian organisation, dedicated to the reduction of suffering and the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Concern’s vision, our mission and our work are all defined by one goal – ending extreme poverty, whatever it takes. Concern strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression.

Our culture is values driven and we believe that our people are central to all that we do and are key to delivering on our goal of Reaching the Furthest Behind First. We are committed to ensuring a workplace where everybody feels valued and are enabled to succeed in their work and contribute to delivering on our mission.

Role Purpose: As a member of the Programme Management Unit (PMU) of the BRAVE Consortium in Pakistan, the Grants Manager will support the Senior Advisor Finance & Compliance in overseeing the financial management and compliance aspects of the programme. He/she will ensure managing the compliances of BRAVE consortium as per FCDO’s requirements. Grants Manager will liaise and coordinate with Concern led consortium and downstream partners including technical and local implementing partners in country and will support in ensuring pre-agreed key deliverables are achieved in compliance with FCDO’s terms and conditions.

Responsibilities:

 Consortium Financial Management

• Support in obtaining monthly/quarterly forecast from consortium partners, consolidation and analysis for management and onward submission to FCDO. Tracking spending against forecast and to overcome the variances
• Circulation of monthly exchange rates to the consortium
• Support in budget preparation and amendment for the BRAVE consortium
• Preparation of payment request for donor. Once funds are received from donor, preparation of payment request to disburse funds to consortium and implementing partners from country & head office
• Ensure copies of the donor contracts, sub-contracts, consortium policies and procedures, special approvals from donor and agency specific key deliverables are filed and updated with any approved amendments. 
• Support and act as focal point in the facilitation of any internal and external audit related to the grant. Liaise with all consortium, technical and implementing partners to ensure that audit findings and recommendations are shared and appropriate actions taken
• Provide advice, support and guidance to all consortium agencies and implementing partners on an on-going basis. Maintain a log of the issues that arise and the support provided.
• Prepare the checklist for Consortium / Implementing partners to ensure completeness of documentation from compliance perspective
• In consultation with the Senior Advisor Finance & Compliance and Country Financial Controller, participate and feed into the review, monitoring and capacity building plan for Concern’s local implementing partners.

Consortium Compliance  Systems

• Responsible for coordination, as member of the lead agency, of all compliance aspects of the BRAVE Consortium, ensuring donor requirements and FCDO’s policies & procedures are adhered to at all times.
• To support finance staff of the Concern led consortium and downstream partners’ field offices (as and when required), undertake regular field visits to assess the financial systems in place, verify that financial management and operational systems are being implemented appropriately, and make recommendations for improvements where appropriate.
• Provide support to Senior Advisor Finance & Compliance in ensuring that donor budgets and any revisions are compliant to the donor policies and procedures.  
• Ensure support in maintenance of a good filing system for both  financial and non-financial  records related to activities of the BRAVE for internal/external/donor audit purposes and any other special review
• Act as a focal point from Concern BRAVE programme in all audits of the consortium both internal and external
• Assist Senior Advisor Finance & Compliance in leading the BRAVE finance technical working group, working to standardise compliance and financial procedures, support budget follow-up and Value for Money, and address any pertinent issues.
• Review and ensure due diligence for the Concern led consortium members and downstream partner  organisations are in line with the donor specifications and the partner obligations in their updated risk registers.
• Ensure adherence to partner policies and procedures as agreed and stated in sub contract agreement and in partner policy documents.

Consortium Reporting

• Support in preparation of quarterly financial report of Concern, obtaining financial report from consortium partners, consolidation of the financial report for onward sharing with FCDO
• Support in development of milestone framework and tracking of quarterly payment by result (PBR)
• Report & Highlight the observation related to the financial risks and responsibilities associated with payment by results (PBR) by all the relevant parties.
• Monitor and regular follow up of the project financial progress against the result framework and payment by result criteria and in conjunction with the Senior Advisor Finance & Compliance / Team Leader, ensure payment triggers are realistic and on target.
• Provide support with financial data to M&E Specialist to develop and monitor Value for money (VFM) for the programme on quarterly basis and  as per donor requirements
• Ensure all FCDO requirements are met and adhered to in relation to the procurement of fixed Assets. This include the maintenance and quarterly reporting of the asset register to donor. Inspect and verify partner’s asset registers and physical verification of the project funded assets as and when required
• Where needed, assist in updating the consortium reporting templates and updating any policy documents related to BRAVE and Concern
• Ensure that the risk register developed by Concern for the BRAVE programme is reviewed and updated periodically and as per FCDO requirements

Other

• Support to the country finance team in monthly financial closing, payments, partners support, donors compliances and other routine tasks, as and when required
• Document all processes for tracking and monitoring the various project milestones and lessons learned on an on-going basis.
• Be active and involved in meetings and contribute to the decision making process.
• Any other task assigned by line Manager/ management

Support and Cover (countrywide role)

• Provide cover for Senior Advisor Finance & Compliance BRAVE or other finance staff of BRAVE
• Being manager is responsible for upholding and promoting Concern’s values, demonstrating leadership on workplace equality, diversity and inclusion, and role modelling a positive safeguarding ethos.
• As manager is required to actively participate in any emergency response as and when required.

Role Holder Requirements:

• Minimum part qualified ACMA, ACCA, CA or CPA or Masters in Accounting, Business or Finance
• At least five years post qualification national/ international experience in a compliance/finance/accounting role with an INGO or International consultancy firm specialising in commercial contracts and fund management.
• Experience in Audit and/or financial assessment and due diligence preferably in FCDO funded programmes.
• Effective organisation and analytical skills.
• Strong coordination, negotiation and communication skills.
• Proven record of meeting demanding deadlines.
• Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office programmes such as Word and Excel as well as accounting packages & other database competencies
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Desirable: 

• Previous experience of compliance/financial management in a consortium. Knowledge of the operational and compliance requirements of FCDO funding.
• Audit experience with international NGOs or contractors.

Competencies:            

Candidates are expected to demonstrate abilities in the following priority competency:

• Managing Yourself 
• Communication and working with others    
• Influence, advocacy and networking
• Delivering results   

We encourage all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity or origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.  

If this role sounds right for you, please apply with your detail CV. Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please be aware we may offer positions before the closing date.

If you have any concerns about our recruitment process and need particular assistance - for example if you have a disability e.g. a hearing impairment - please let us know and we will do our best to respond to your needs.   

Reports to:                   Senior Advisor Finance & Compliance

Terms:                          Fixed Term (Till September 2025)

Salary:                          GB-5

Requirements:              Frequent visits to consortium, technical and implementing partners’ offices and programme target areas

Important information:

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct with three Associated Policies: The Programme Participant Protection Policy, the Child Safeguarding Policy, and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy accessible here. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisations, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in their work, in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Consequently, working or volunteering with Concern may be subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking. 

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