Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) is an international non-profit organisation mandated to work with people around the world to eradicate poverty and injustice. Guided by its vision of ‘Together for a Just World’, NCA provides humanitarian assistance and supports long-term development. NCA is affiliated with the World Council of Churches and is a member of the ACT Alliance with a presence in 31 countries worldwide. 

In Ethiopia, NCA has been operating since 1974, marking 50 years of service in the country this year. NCA’s programmes are implemented together with local faith-based partners. NCA is a member of various civil society networks, coordination mechanisms, and clusters in Ethiopia. In its current strategic period (2020-2024), NCA Ethiopia implements programmes focused on Climate Resilient Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH); Faith-Based Climate Action; Peacebuilding; Gender-Based Violence/Sexual/ Reproductive Health; and Humanitarian Emergency Response.

NCA is a member of the ACT Alliance, a coalition of organisations working together in over 140 countries to create positive and sustainable change in people’s lives.

NCA would like to invite interested and qualified applicants for the following positions.

1, Position Title: Grant & Compliance Officer 

     Number Required:1 position

     Reports to: Grant & Compliance Manager

     Duty Station: Addis Ababa

     Length of Contract: Up to August 2026, with a possibility of extension based on performance and funding     availability

     Salary: ETB 72,000   

The purpose of the Grant & Compliance Officer position is to ensure that donor funds are managed and utilized in accordance with donor requirements, NCA policies, and applicable regulations. The position is responsible for ensuring strong grant compliance, effective partner management, accurate financial and donor reporting, and high-quality documentation to support decision-making and demonstrate overall program performance.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

      A, Grant Management and Compliance

• Manage donor-funded projects in compliance with donor agreements, NCA policies, procedures, and systems.

• Ensure that all grants are administered in line with contractual obligations and internal compliance standards.

• Set up new Project IDs (PIDs) in Maconomy, follow up approvals, and ensure correct budget allocation.

• Develop grant distribution matrices in close coordination with Program staff.

•  Review partner agreements to ensure alignment with approved grant matrices, budgets, and procurement plans.

• Maintain complete grant documentation in Maconomy and PIMS, including Grant and donor agreements, Grant distribution matrices, partner agreements and budgets, Procurement plans, Approved budgets and budget revisions.

• Coordinate with Finance staff to allocate or reverse expenditure to the correct grants and funders as required

     B, Partner Monitoring and Financial Reporting

• Timely Review and finalize periodic and annual partner financial reports in coordination with Finance and Programme teams.

• Conduct partner monitoring and follow-up visits as required. Reports and follow-up on findings and corrective actions.

• Support the development of partner Capacity Building Plans with clear action points and follow up on implementation.

• Support post-award monitoring to ensure compliance with NCA and donor requirements.

• Collaborate with Procurement, Logistics, Finance, and Programme teams to ensure effective management of sub-grant agreements.

     C, Donor Reporting

• Prepare donor financial and grant reports. 

• Ensure donor reporting requirements are met through accurate data from the accounting system.

     D, Budget Management and Analysis 

• Preparation and maintenance of the Country Office operating budget.

• Provide analysis on variances, spending trends, pipeline needs, and burn rates.

• Update financial information and BvA reports for Finance and Programme teams as required.

•  Ensure projected expenditures are aligned with approved budgets and donor conditions.

      B, Other Responsibilities

• Contribute to the effective functioning of the Finance Department by undertaking additional duties assigned by the Line Manager.

• Facilitate and support external audits and internal audits conducted by the Donor, NCA Internal Audit.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in grant management, donor compliance, financial management, or a similar role in an NGO or international organization.

• Demonstrated experience in partner management, including sub-granting, partner monitoring, and financial report verification.

• Practical experience working with financial and grant management systems (ERP, experience with Maconomy and PIMS is an advantage).

Knowledge and skills required:

• Strong knowledge of donor compliance requirements, grant agreements, and financial reporting standards. (e.g., EU, NORAD, NMFA, UN agencies).

• Solid understanding of NGO financial management, sub-granting, and partnership modalities.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify risks, variances, and compliance gaps.

• Strong organisational and documentation management skills with close attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines.

• Strong coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with finance, programme, and operations teams.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications (Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. 

How To Apply

interested and qualified applicants should submit their updated CV here on the website or through email to ruth.teka@ethiojobs.net using the subject line “Grant & Compliance Officer”

N.B.:

• Registration date will start from 1st January to 9th January 2026, CoB.

• Inquiry by phone is not accepted.

• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted via telephone & email.

• NCA is an equal-opportunity organisation.

• Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

• Applicants must attach their identification card.

• We kindly ask you to carefully read the  ACT Code of Conduct for the prevention of misconduct, including corruption, fraud, exploitation, and abuse, including sexual, and to ensure child safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, and Abuse and Child Safeguarding policy before you submit your application. If you are the selected candidate for the above positions, you will be asked to complete and sign our Code of Conduct and Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse, and Child Safeguarding Policy. 

• In accordance with the core humanitarian principles, NCA implements a range of safeguards to prevent or reduce the possibility of humanitarian aid falling into the wrong hands. This includes those individuals and groups who are subject to sanctions by the United Nations Security Council. As part of this process, NCA will screen the details of the successful candidates for this post against the sanction lists maintained by the UN and by some of NCA's governmental donors. 

Job Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties & Responsibilities: - Manage donor-funded projects in compliance with donor agreements, NCA policies, procedures, and systems. - Ensure that all grants are administered in line with contractual obligations and internal compliance standards. - Set up new Project IDs (PIDs) in Maconomy, follow up approvals, and ensure correct budget allocation. How to Apply Submit your application, updated CV and supporting credentials via email: ruth.teka@ethiojobs.net