Finance and Grants Assistant – Pan‑Africa (DREEM)

About the role

The World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is seeking a Finance and Grants Assistant to support the DREEM Phase II initiative, which aims to help refugee‑displaced and host‑community youth across Africa secure dignified work and education. The role will operate on a Pan‑African basis, providing financial and grant‑administration support to the programme’s partners and Refugee‑Led Organizations (RLOs).

Key responsibilities

• Assist in managing the RLO Opportunity Fund that provides financial access to Refugee‑Led Organizations.
• Support the budgeting, disbursement and monitoring of grants linked to DREEM Phase II activities.
• Help prepare financial and grant‑related reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the integration of RLOs across the programme’s functional areas.

Required profile

• Interest in international development and youth‑focused programmes.
• Ability to work across multiple African countries and with diverse partners.

Required skills

• Finance and grant administration knowledge.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a large‑scale, impact‑driven initiative.
• Experience working with a global development organisation.