Finance and Grants Manager

1 week ago

Washington, United States United Nations Foundation Full time
Position Overview

The United Nations Foundation has made global health a central focus since its establishment, acting as a catalyst, facilitator, and innovator in collaborative solutions aimed at advancing global health objectives. The Foundation has allocated significant resources to support UN initiatives in global health, fostered collaborative platforms to address health challenges, developed impactful advocacy campaigns, and established robust partnerships across various sectors and regions.

The Finance and Grants Manager for Global Health is tasked with overseeing a substantial budget of $10 million, providing essential support through financial oversight, grant reporting, and strategic project analysis for the management team. This role requires close collaboration with the entire Global Health team, as well as various departments within the Foundation, including Business Services, Budget Reporting, Strategic Planning, and Finance, to ensure effective execution of financial, operational, contractual, and grant-related activities.

This position operates on a hybrid schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Oversight

  • Oversee the budget for the Global Health team, monitoring income and expenditures across the organization.
  • Utilize financial databases to extract and manipulate data for real-time budget management.
  • Ensure accurate allocation of funds across donor budgets.
  • Prepare cash flow projections and analyze budget variances.
  • Maintain a financial dashboard to monitor actual versus projected cash flow and budget discrepancies.
  • Track deliverables from consultants and manage accounts payable processes.
  • Create high-level funding briefs and project summaries for senior management as needed.
  • Model various budget scenarios to support decision-making processes.
  • Reconcile corporate credit card statements and approve expense reports.

Grant Proposals and Reporting

  • Oversee timelines and processes for donor proposals and reporting.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive reporting calendar for the team.
  • Facilitate a collaborative approach to track progress against established indicators and frameworks for annual reporting.
  • Prepare budget reports in accordance with donor requirements.
  • Engage with donor program officers to present budget reports and clarify results.
  • Research potential funding opportunities and assist in proposal development.
  • Address and resolve issues related to program and grant execution.
  • Undertake additional special projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Grants, Contracts, and Compliance

  • Manage all contracts and grants associated with Global Health initiatives.
  • Collaborate with the central contracts team to draft and amend agreements, ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
  • Facilitate contract negotiations and guide agreements through the internal approval process.
  • Ensure compliance with all organizational policies and donor regulations.
  • Coordinate with donors, vendors, and grantees to ensure timely processing of agreements and reports.
  • Maintain thorough documentation for all projects to preserve institutional knowledge.
  • Respond promptly to internal inquiries and external audit requests.

Internal Coordination

  • Develop and implement innovative tools and strategies to enhance team workflows.
  • Manage business planning processes, providing updates and revisions as necessary.
  • Act as a liaison with various departments to ensure adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service by providing accurate information to stakeholders.
  • Maintain familiarity with the agreement process for contracts and grants.
  • Attend training sessions to stay updated on current policies and procedures.
  • Utilize the organization's database to track agreements and generate reports.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
  • 5-6 years of relevant experience.
  • Strong operational, project management, organizational, and budgeting skills.
  • Experience in managing complex budgets and financial reporting.
  • Ability to conduct strategic analysis and provide recommendations.
  • Experience in developing various types of agreements.
  • Experience in grants coordination or administration is advantageous.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team.
  • Capacity to drive projects from inception to completion independently.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and information synthesis.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Knowledge of the United Nations system and interest in international development is a plus.
  • Ability to adhere to attendance policies.
Compensation and Benefits

The United Nations Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:

  • Choice of health plans
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Retirement savings plan with matching contributions
  • Life insurance options
  • Disability insurance
  • Health club discounts
  • Commuter benefits
  • Backup care services
  • Employee assistance programs

Additionally, eligible employees receive paid holidays, vacation days, sick leave, personal days, and family leave.

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