Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. Mercy Corps has been working in Liberia since 2002.

Mercy Corps invites applications from all interested and potential Liberian candidates for the following position(s):

1. Grant & Financial Management Training assistant – 01 position, based in Monrovia.

Please find below the full position description for this position.

Position Description

Location Monrovia, Liberia

Position Status Full-time, Regular

Salary Level 4 (A-F)

Current Team Member None

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions
into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future.

Program / Department Summary

The Mercy Corps Liberia Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions in Liberia, including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant financial management and compliance. The Mercy Corps Finance Department ensures compliance with donor regulations as well as Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures. In its role as a support to the Program Department, the Finance Department provides timely reports and assistance to the Country Director and the Program team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.

General Position Summary

Working in the Finance Department under the direction of the Grants and Financial Management Training Lead and he/she is responsible for monitoring subgrants and subgrantees to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the subgrant agreement. This position is also responsible for tracking subgrants and subgrantee requirements and for maintaining, all subgrant financial files and provide the training support to the entire project Sub grantees.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Assist in conducting subgrantee pre-award assessments and recommend modifications to the subgrant agreement and/or monitoring plan to lessen financial and compliance risks.
2. Assist in the preparation and review of subgrant agreements.
3. Provide on-going training, support to subgrantees in Mercy Corps subgrant financial procedures, and assist in conducting formal subgrantee training workshops.
4. Assist in reviewing subgrantee financial reports for correctness and completeness and ensure that reports are submitted on time.
5. Assist in subgrantee site audits and prepare site visit reports.
6. Follow up on all subgrant compliance issues, audits, and document resolutions.
7. Maintain subgrant tracking as well as financial files in accordance with the Subaward Financial Management Manual.

8. Assist in subgrant close-outs ensuring that all requirements of the subgrant agreement have been met and that subgrant funds have been properly settled.
9. Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Security

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
• Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

Organizational Learning

• As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries

• Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically
  to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
• Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Grants and Financial Management Training Lead

Works Directly With: Finance Department; Operations Department, Program Manager SEAL, SEAL Project staff, implementing partners

Knowledge and Experience

• Two or more years of finance experience, including managing of sub-wards and grant management or auditing.
• A university degree in finance, accounting or a related business field is required.
• Experience with non-governmental organizations is a plus.
• Good understanding of major international donor rules and non-profit accounting
• Prior experience with computerized general ledger software
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel and Access.
• Strong analytical skills coupled with a solid understanding of financial and procurement systems; Prior auditing experience is considered a plus
• Excellent oral and written English skills

“Fostering a diverse and open workplace is an important part of Mercy Corps’ vision, and we encourage people from all backgrounds, especially women and members of disadvantaged groups to apply. Mercy Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer”.

How to apply?

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit their detailed CV with a cover letter along with other relevant certificates to the email address lr-jobs@mercycorps.org. You are requested to mention the title of the position in the subject line of the email while applying.

Hard copies of the CV with the cover letter along with all relevant certificates can be dropped at Mercy Corps’ Office located at “Tubman Boulevard Sophie Junction Opposite SOS Clinic, Monrovia”. Label the left corner of the envelope with the title of the position for which you are applying.

The last date for the submission of CVs is June 27, 2022, by 04:00 pm. Mercy Corps reserves the right to accept or reject any or all CV(s) without assigning any reason. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Telephone inquiries will not be entertained.

“The recruitment processes will be ongoing while receiving applications”.