Child Fund International Jobs in Kenya

Child Fund International Grants Manager Jobs in Kenya


Specific Responsibilities

  • Lead the Country Office Grant Management efforts and coordinate the drafting and submission of programmatic and financial reports in collaboration with the relevant staff
  • Provide strategic and technical support for monitoring and capacity building of local partners' grants management and provide technical support where necessary.
  • Maintain efficient donor relationships and provide appropriate and timely information on progress of grants to management for decision making.
  • Oversee project implementation to meet institutional donor requirements and in accordance with Child Fund, donor, country and international standards
  • Establish and maintain appropriate systems and procedures to ensure compliance with donor agreements and contracts.
  • Monitor implementation of grants projects to ensure budgets are spent according to donor proposals and regulations and within the appropriate time frame
  • Manage the preparation and submission of reports to donors and other stake holders and liaise with Local Partners and internal stakeholders to ensure all requirements and deadlines are met, reports are produced to a
    high standard, comply with guidelines, deadlines, contracts and other donor requirements.

    Qualifications/Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in social science, business administration, international relations or related discipline
  • An advanced degree in a relevant field will be a distinct advantage
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in grants management
  • Demonstrated experience in designing and facilitating capacity building program/training, coaching and/or mentoring project staff in the basics of grant management.
  • Ability to work under pressure, with minimum supervision and with strict deadlines.
  • Knowledge of major donors' requirements, applicable local regulatory and legal requirements.
  • Excellent communication, networking, presentation, public speaking and interpersonal skills.
  • Advanced computer skills. Child Fund is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children.

    How to apply

    Interested and eligible candidates should send their applications letters and CV to

    Itenyahr@childfund.org

    By Friday, 13. October 2017.

    All offers of employment are made contingent upon the successful completion of applicable background and reference checks.The position is open to Kenya citizens.

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