Resource & Expenditure Analyst

About the Organization

The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI), formerly known as the Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA), is a strategy and delivery-oriented government institute created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of Ethiopia's agriculture sector, a key contributor to the country's GDP, exports, and workforce.

The ATI's work centers on improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers (SHFs) across the country, focusing on improved income, inclusiveness, resilience, and sustainability. The ATI works to transform the agriculture sector by conducting policy and analytical studies, providing technical implementation support and capacity building, and coordinating platforms to integrate partners and projects. They also design and lead several innovative and pilot interventions.

Collaborating with various stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, farmers, and development partners, the Institute supports the implementation of agricultural development programs and initiatives. Additionally, ATI facilitates knowledge exchange and learning opportunities, playing a crucial role in generating and disseminating information to support evidence-based decision-making in Ethiopia's agricultural sector.

Our Culture

We have an exceptional team of highly competent employees with a proven track record of success in managing complex activities and achieving transformational results. Our culture fosters talented, dedicated, and adaptable individuals committed to achieving excellent results through teamwork.

At ATI, we provide an exceptional platform for individuals who want to achieve their highest potential and make meaningful contributions to changing the agricultural sector. We offer rewarding work in a young, fast-paced organization with passionate, committed, and motivated colleagues, along with excellent career development and training. We recognize that our most valuable assets are our staff and are committed to providing the tools, training, and mentorship necessary to help achieve their career goals.

Position Summary

The Resource and Expenditure Analytics & Reporting Specialist ensures robust financial oversight, expenditure monitoring, and analytical reporting across the PCU portfolio. This role is responsible for consolidating portfolio-level financial data, conducting value-for-money analyses, preparing management dashboards, and providing evidence-based insights to support strategic financial decisions, resource optimization, and donor compliance.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Outcome 1: Portfolio Financial Analytics & Reporting (30%)

• Consolidate and analyze financial data across projects to track budget utilization, commitments, and expenditures.
• Prepare periodic financial dashboards, analytical reports, and portfolio performance briefs.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for resource optimization, providing actionable recommendations.

Outcome 2: Budget Monitoring & Compliance (25%)

• Track project-level expenditures against approved budgets and work plans.
• Ensure alignment with government and donor financial regulations, reporting standards, and audit requirements.
• Support quarterly, biannual, and annual financial reviews with detailed variance analysis.

Outcome 3: Resource Planning & Forecasting (20%)

• Assist in multi-year resource planning and portfolio-level budgeting exercises.
• Conduct scenario-based financial modeling to inform strategic resource allocation decisions.
• Provide guidance for cost-effectiveness and value-for-money analyses of projects and portfolio interventions.

Outcome 4: Capacity Building & Advisory Support (15%)

• Provide technical guidance and training to project finance teams on reporting standards, expenditure tracking, and financial analysis.
• Advise leadership on resource allocation, budget adjustments, and financial risks.

Outcome 5: Stakeholder Engagement (10%)

• Train project teams on M&E tools, data use, and learning integration.
• Provide advisory support to PCU leadership and project managers on performance improvement strategies.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Field of Study: Bachelor's or Master's in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Development Finance, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years for a Bachelor's degree or 4 years for a Master's degree in financial analytics, expenditure tracking, or resource management roles. Experience with multi-donor portfolios and government budgeting preferred.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Systems Perspective: Ability to align financial analysis with portfolio-wide strategic priorities.
• Decision-Making & Problem-Solving: Provides evidence-based financial recommendations and resolves resource allocation challenges.
• Leadership & People Management: Mentors finance team members and ensures a high-quality reporting and accountability culture.
• Collaboration & Relationship Management: Works with internal and external stakeholders to harmonize reporting and financial compliance.

Technical Competencies

• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Consolidate, analyze, and report on multi-project financial data.
• Budget Tracking & Compliance: Monitor expenditures against budgets and ensure adherence to financial standards.
• Resource Planning & Forecasting: Support multi-year budgeting and scenario-based resource planning.
• Cost-Effectiveness & Value-for-Money Analysis: Conduct portfolio-level assessments to optimize resource use.
• Dashboard & Visualization Tools: Develop interactive dashboards and reports for leadership and donors.

Other Requirements

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) required; local language proficiency an advantage.
• Professional certifications in finance, accounting, or project management are desirable.