Grant Manager - MNCH-N

Jhpiego, an international non-profit health organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, is implementing the Reaching Impact Saturation and Epidemic Control (RISE) program in Ethiopia. RISE is committed to saving lives and improving health outcomes by accelerating HIV epidemic control and strengthening global health security to prevent and respond to emerging disease threats. Leveraging over two decades of evidence-based practices from PEPFAR implementation, RISE addresses a wide range of health priorities including HIV, global health security (GHS), maternal, newborn, and child health and nutrition (MNCH-N), tuberculosis (TB), malaria, data systems, and supply chain management.

As part of this effort, Jhpiego is seeking a skilled Grants Manager to oversee the full grants management cycle for the RISE Ethiopia MNCH-N project. This position plays a critical role in ensuring effective financial and sub-award oversight for all project partners. The Grants Manager will be responsible for the administration, monitoring, and compliance of sub-awards and fixed amount awards (FAAs), ensuring alignment with donor requirements, Government of Ethiopia regulations, and Jhpiego policies.

This role involves close collaboration with sub-grantees to provide technical support, review financial and programmatic reports, and ensure timely reimbursements. The Grants Manager will also support project teams with budgeting, pipeline analysis, and donor reporting, while maintaining accurate and comprehensive grants documentation to support high-quality program implementation.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Lead the project's grants management function, ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for sub-grantees on all grant and compliance-related matters.
•  Stay updated on donor and Ethiopian government regulations, as well as Jhpiego’s policies, and provide guidance to staff and sub-grantees. 

Grants and Subaward

• Manage the full sub-award lifecycle: from solicitation and pre-award assessments to negotiation, execution, modifications, and closeout.
• Ensure that sub-awards and FAAs comply with Jhpiego and donor regulations, including proper documentation and approvals.
• Conduct pre-award risk assessments, organizational capacity assessments, and due diligence of potential partners.
• Monitor sub-recipient financial and programmatic performance through desk reviews and on-site visits.
• Review monthly and quarterly financial reports from sub-recipients and ensure timely fund disbursements.
• Track sub-grantee obligations, advances, expenditures, cost sharing, and VAT refunds.
• Lead the sub-award closeout process in compliance with Jhpiego and donor requirements. 

Budgeting and Financial Monitoring

• Support the RISE MNCH-N team in preparing, reviewing, and monitoring sub-grantee budgets.
• Produce monthly pipeline analysis and grants expenditure reports, highlighting risks of under- or overspending.
• Provide financial and compliance input for budget modifications and donor reports.
• Work with the RISE global programs and finance team to ensure timely and accurate reporting of sub-award expenditures. 

Partner Support and Compliance

• Provide technical support and training to sub-grantees on compliance, financial management, and reporting.
• Strengthen sub-grantee internal controls and ensure adherence to Jhpiego’s compliance standards.
• Develop and update grants management manuals, templates, and tools for the RISE MNCH-N project.
• Ensure all sub-awards are ready for audit and support any donor or external audits. 

Policies and Procedures

• Ensure compliance with global donor rules and regulations and relevant Ethiopian laws.
• Ensure compliance with all ACSO requirements for grants and sub-awards in Ethiopia.
• Recommend updates to Jhpiego policies, tools, and procedures to strengthen grants management.

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in grants and sub-award management, preferably within donor-funded projects, INGOs, or health programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of donor rules and regulations, sub-award management, and financial reporting.
• Proven experience in managing multiple sub-grantees and monitoring partner expenditures.
• Strong understanding of budget development, pipeline management, and donor financial reporting.
• Fluency in written and spoken Amharic and English is required. Knowledge of any other Ethiopian language is a plus

• Master’s degree and/or CPA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• Prior experience in maternal, newborn, child health and nutrition (MNCH-N) projects or related public health programs.
• Experience conducting organizational capacity assessments and providing technical assistance to sub-grantees. 

Abilities/Skills:

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with sub-grantees, government, and donor representatives.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented approach.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with tight deadlines.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Excel, Outlook, Word, and accounting/reporting systems (preferably QuickBooks).

Salary: Between 22,966 – 33,563 USD per annum. 

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Please apply at www.jobs-jhpiego.icims.com

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

“Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.

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Application Deadline: September 24, 2025

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