Kakenya’s Dream Grants and Compliance Officer Jobs in Kenya
Kakenya’s Dream Grants and Compliance Officer Jobs in Kenya;The Grants and Compliance Officer is responsible for coordinating and managing the full grant lifecycle from proposal development and award through implementation, compliance, reporting, financial monitoring, and close‑out. The role serves as the organization’s focal point for grants management and donor compliance, ensuring projects are implemented in line with donor agreements, organizational policies, statutory requirements, and contractual obligations.
Key Responsibilities
Grants Management & Compliance
Coordinate administration of assigned grants throughout the lifecycle, from award to close‑out
Maintain grants management systems, agreements, reporting calendars, compliance trackers, and documentation
Coordinate amendments, budget revisions, extensions, and close‑out activities
Review donor requirements and support program teams in compliance
Monitor adherence to donor regulations, safeguarding standards, and statutory requirements
Support donor monitoring visits, audits, and corrective actions
Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration through grant review meetings and milestone tracking
Donor Reporting & Documentation
Coordinate preparation and timely submission of donor narrative and financial reports
Compile and consolidate inputs from Program, Finance, and MEAL teams
Track reporting schedules and ensure timely submissions
Maintain central repository of reports, amendments, approvals, and correspondence
Budget Monitoring & Financial Oversight
Work with Finance to monitor expenditure, budget utilization, and financial performance
Identify and address budget variances
Support revisions, reallocations, and donor approval processes
Maintain financial records for audits and reviews
Proposal Development & Resource Mobilization
Coordinate proposal development and submission timelines
Compile inputs from Program, Finance, MEAL, and Procurement teams
Review proposals for donor compliance
Maintain templates, donor requirements, and funding opportunity databases
Knowledge Management & Continuous Improvement
Document lessons learned and best practices
Support staff orientation
and capacity building on grants management and compliance
Contribute to development and review of tools, templates, and SOPs
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, Development Studies, International Relations, Public Administration, or related field
Professional certification in Grants Management, Project Management, or M&E (advantageous)
Experience
3–5 years’ experience in grants management, donor compliance, proposal development, or program support within NGO/development sector
Experience coordinating donor‑funded projects and managing institutional grants
Experience preparing donor reports and supporting proposal development
Experience collaborating with Program, Finance, MEAL, Procurement, and Operations teams
Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of grants management principles and donor compliance requirements
Understanding of donor budgeting, monitoring, and reporting processes
Strong proposal development and donor reporting skills
Excellent planning, coordination, and organizational skills
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with grants management systems (advantageous)
How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; Kakenya’s Dream Grants and Compliance Officer Jobs in Kenya
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