Budget and Grants Officer

The Budget And Grants Officer will be responsible for managing and overseeing the financial aspects of grants and budgets at Ifakara Health Institute. Primary duties include preparing, monitoring, and reporting on budgets in accordance with donor requirements, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing financial guidance to program teams. The role involves coordinating with program managers to align financial resources with project objectives, tracking expenditures, and ensuring timely financial reporting to donors and internal stakeholders. The officer will also participate in grant proposal development, ensuring accurate budget projections and financial sustainability of projects.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; minimum of 3 years of experience in budgeting, financial management, or grants administration; strong proficiency in financial software and Excel; excellent analytical and communication skills; ability to work under tight deadlines; familiarity with donor reporting requirements and compliance standards; experience in the health sector is an added advantage.