Consortium Finance Administration Officer

Reports to: Consortium Program Manager

Location: Ajman, UAE or Maadi, Egypt

Main purpose of the position

The CGIAR Consortium for Red Palm Weevil Control (C4RPWC) is a multi-partner initiative funded by the International Affairs Office (IAO) of the UAE Presidential Court and the Gates Foundation. Led by ICARDA, the Consortium brings together international research organizations and strategic partners to develop and scale sustainable, science-based solutions for the management of the Red Palm Weevil in low- and middle-income countries.

The Consortium Finance Administration Officer (CFAO) is a key member of the Consortium Management Team and reports directly to the Consortium Program Manager at UAE, while indirectly reporting (i.e., dotted line) to ICARDA’s Egypt finance and administrative office. The CFAO is responsible for consortium-wide financial planning, budget management, expenditure visibility, monitoring, forecasting, compliance oversight, and financial coordination across ICARDA and partner institutions. The position mentor, coach and train spending units, including partners, and ensures the effective stewardship of donor resources, supports strategic decision-making through financial analysis and forecasting, and ensures compliance with donor agreements, consortium governance requirements, and ICARDA policies and procedures.

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