GIST Research

GIST Research is a research and advisory company that specializes in conflict, governance, and peacebuilding, providing tailored solutions for peace, security, and development in challenging environments.

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Project Finance Officer - 10 hours per week - contract

1 month ago

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Description

Manage and maintain detailed activity-based project budgets aligned with workplans and delivery milestones.
Track monthly project expenditure against budgets and flag variances, risks, and forecast adjustments.
Coordinate financial inputs with Project Managers, the Program Director, and the Financial Manager.
Liaise with client grant and commercial officers on financial submissions, invoicing schedules, and contract compliance.
Prepare regular financial reports, burn rate updates, and dashboards for internal decision-making.
Ensure adherence to donor financial regulations and internal Business Ops processes.
Maintain documentation, invoices, receipts, and financial records so they are complete and audit-ready.
Support operational planning, procurement coordination, and compliance activities.
Improve financial tools, budget templates, and delivery workflows.
Provide surge support to other implementation projects across Eastern Africa and the Middle East as needed.

Requirements

Strong financial analysis skills, including understanding of cost structures and budgeting.
High proficiency in Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and basic financial modelling.
Experience in project coordination within multi-stakeholder or remote teams.
Prior experience working with US government programming, including financial management, reporting, and delivery processes.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across delivery, finance, and operations functions.
Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and handle multiple concurrent tasks.
Experience with US Government-funded grants and programs is desirable.
Experience working on implementation projects in East Africa or the Middle East is desirable.
Familiarity with donor compliance frameworks and financial audit requirements is desirable.

Benefits

Fully remote work arrangement.
Part-time schedule of 10 hours per week.
Contract role of up to 12 months, subject to business needs.

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