Grants Finance Officer

The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) is a private diplomacy organisation founded on the principles of humanity, impartiality and independence. Its mission is to help prevent, mitigate, and resolve armed conflict through dialogue and mediation.Are you a detail-oriented finance professional passionate about making an impact through donor-funded programs? We’re looking for a Grants Finance Officer to ensure financial integrity, compliance, and strategic insight across our global grant portfolio.Grants Finance Officer (100%)HD Offices including Singapore and PhilippinesStarting date: As soon as possible The position is embedded in HD’s Finance team and works in close cooperation with the External Relations team, under the supervision of the Finance Planning and Reporting Manager.The ER team combines donor relations and fundraising with external communications functionworks to ensure that HD’s income meets the organisation’s needs.This is more than a finance role, it’s a chance to support global programs that make a real difference, while ensuring compliance, and strategic alignment.Working with the External Relations team (70%), the main responsibilities of the Grants Finance Officer are:Prepare, compile, monitor, and report on budgets for multi-regional, multi-project donor grantsEnsure full compliance with donor financial reporting, audit, and contractual requirementAct as the go-to finance contact for regional teams — guiding them through grant compliance and resolving discrepanciesManage Fund Cards in Business Central and maintain a central repository of financial & contractual resourcesSupport internal/external audits, revenue forecasting, and KPI dashboards using HD’s BI toolsReview donor agreements for financial feasibility and flag high-risk clausesEnsure IATI compliance for relevant grantsIn addition, the Grants Finance Officer will be assisting the Global Finance Planning and Reporting Function (FP&R) translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders across the organization (30%).Working closely with regional and cross-functional teams, the role will design and deliver reporting solutions that are not only accurate and efficient, but also intuitive, reliable, and tightly aligned with our strategic goals:Support designing & implementation of financial planning and implementation platform.Optimizing existing tools and platforms through automation, standardization, and better visualization.Building dynamic dashboards to provide finance insights to relevant internal and external stakeholders.Ensuring FP&R tools are intuitive, reliable, and strategically aligned — so decisions are data-driven and confident.The successful candidate should meet the following criteria:Recognised or working towards an accounting/finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA, CPA or similar)Experience in grant financial management — ideally in the not-for-profit sector is an assetStrong skills in budgeting, financial monitoring, and donor reportingFamiliarity with EU/European sovereign donors is a plusExperience with Workday Adaptive Planning, Jet Analytics, Jet Reports, or Business Central is a bonusProfessional fluency in English — French, Arabic, or Mandarin is an assetThe ideal candidate should be: A collaborative team player who thrives in cross-regional, remote environmentsHighly organised, proactive, and able to juggle multiple priorities with tight deadlinesA clear communicator — able to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial colleaguesDetail-oriented, solution-driven, and committed to continuous improvementIf you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV along with a short cover short letter (maximum 2 pages) in a single PDF file to hrgeneva@hdcentre.org by 28 May 2026. Please indicate “Grants Finance Officer ” in the subject line of your e-mail. HD promotes equal opportunities in employment. For more information, please visit: www.hdcentre.org.