Grants Officer job at Access2innovation (A2i) / aBi Development
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Feb-04
Location: Uganda (with regional travel and occasional travel to Denmark), Uganda
Grants Manager 2026-02-02T18:06:06+00:00 Access2innovation (A2i) / aBi Development https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_5304/logo/access2innovation.png https://www.access2innovation.com/en/ CONTRACTOR Uganda (with regional travel and occasional travel to Denmark) Uganda 00256 Uganda Professional Services Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Social Services & Nonprofit, Agribusiness 2026-02-06T17:00:00+00:00 8 Location: Uganda (with regional travel and occasional travel to Denmark) Contract Duration: 2 years (renewable subject to performance and funding) Reporting Line: Project Manager Programme: UgandaâDenmark Agribusiness & Green Growth Programme / Green Technology Transfer Fund (GTTF) Budget Oversight: Approx. USD 3 million Role Summary Access2innovation (A2i) is seeking an experienced Grants Manager to oversee grant financial management, compliance, and reporting under the Green Technology Transfer Fund (GTTF). The role ensures that Implementing Partners (IPs) comply with donor requirements, budgets, and reporting standards, and that funds are used efficiently, transparently, and in line with approved objectives. The Grants Manager will work closely with the Project Manager, A2i Uganda and Denmark teams, aBi Development, and Implementing Partner finance teams, acting as a key link between programme delivery and financial accountability. Key Responsibilities - Manage grant financial reporting and compliance using the aBi Development Grant Management System (GMS)
- Train and support Implementing Partners in correct financial reporting and use of the GMS
- Review partner budgets, expenditure, and supporting documentation for compliance
- Monitor grant expenditure against approved budgets and forecasts
- Coordinate and support annual external audits for Implementing Partners
- Support risk management, fraud prevention, and corrective actions where required
- Provide timely financial information to support programme management and decision-making
- Liaise closely with aBi Development finance staff and A2i project teams
Key Qualifications & Experience - Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- Professional qualification: ACCA or CPA (required); MBA is an advantage
- 4â6 yearsâ post-graduate experience in grants or finance management within donor-funded programmes
- Proven experience working with the aBi Development Grant Management System (essential)
- Strong knowledge of donor compliance, audits, and financial controls
- Experience working with international development or donor-funded organisations
- Agribusiness or green growth programme experience is an advantage
- Strong analytical, communication, and capacity-building skills
- Manage grant financial reporting and compliance using the aBi Development Grant Management System (GMS)
- Train and support Implementing Partners in correct financial reporting and use of the GMS
- Review partner budgets, expenditure, and supporting documentation for compliance
- Monitor grant expenditure against approved budgets and forecasts
- Coordinate and support annual external audits for Implementing Partners
- Support risk management, fraud prevention, and corrective actions where required
- Provide timely financial information to support programme management and decision-making
- Liaise closely with aBi Development finance staff and A2i project teams
- Strong analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Capacity-building skills
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- Professional qualification: ACCA or CPA (required)
- MBA is an advantage
- Proven experience working with the aBi Development Grant Management System (essential)
- Strong knowledge of donor compliance, audits, and financial controls
- Experience working with international development or donor-funded organisations
- Agribusiness or green growth programme experience is an advantage
JOB-6980e78e1b5f6 Vacancy title: Grants Officer Jobs at: Access2innovation (A2i) / aBi Development Deadline of this Job: Friday, February 6 2026 Duty Station: Uganda (with regional travel and occasional travel to Denmark) | Uganda Summary Date Posted: Monday, February 2 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: Location: Uganda (with regional travel and occasional travel to Denmark) Contract Duration: 2 years (renewable subject to performance and funding) Reporting Line: Project Manager Programme: UgandaâDenmark Agribusiness & Green Growth Programme / Green Technology Transfer Fund (GTTF) Budget Oversight: Approx. USD 3 million Role Summary Access2innovation (A2i) is seeking an experienced Grants Manager to oversee grant financial management, compliance, and reporting under the Green Technology Transfer Fund (GTTF). The role ensures that Implementing Partners (IPs) comply with donor requirements, budgets, and reporting standards, and that funds are used efficiently, transparently, and in line with approved objectives. The Grants Officer will work closely with the Project Manager, A2i Uganda and Denmark teams, aBi Development, and Implementing Partner finance teams, acting as a key link between programme delivery and financial accountability. Key Responsibilities - Manage grant financial reporting and compliance using the aBi Development Grant Management System (GMS)
- Train and support Implementing Partners in correct financial reporting and use of the GMS
- Review partner budgets, expenditure, and supporting documentation for compliance
- Monitor grant expenditure against approved budgets and forecasts
- Coordinate and support annual external audits for Implementing Partners
- Support risk management, fraud prevention, and corrective actions where required
- Provide timely financial information to support programme management and decision-making
- Liaise closely with aBi Development finance staff and A2i project teams
Key Qualifications & Experience - Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- Professional qualification: ACCA or CPA (required); MBA is an advantage
- 4â6 yearsâ post-graduate experience in grants or finance management within donor-funded programmes
- Proven experience working with the aBi Development Grant Management System (essential)
- Strong knowledge of donor compliance, audits, and financial controls
- Experience working with international development or donor-funded organisations
- Agribusiness or green growth programme experience is an advantage
- Strong analytical, communication, and capacity-building skills
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 48 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure Interested candidates should apply online by submitting a CV and completing the application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Deadline: 6th February 2026 To find the application form, Click Here to Apply Now
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