University of Maryland Grants Assistant Jobs in Kenya

University of Maryland Grants Assistant Jobs in Kenya

Closing date: 30 Oct 2019

The University of Maryland Baltimore School Of Medicine through its operating arm Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) Kenya, implements comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment programs to facilitate the Ministry of Health in Kenya towards epidemic control. MGIC Kenya is seeking suitably qualified persons able to fill the following position:

Job Description : Grants Assistant

Reports to : Grants Manager

Location : Nairobi, Kenya.

Key Responsibilities

Organize and maintain electronic and paper files of grant documents and resources

Record receipt of grantee reports in grants database

Assist with data entry and coding in grants database

Support Grant Manager with administrative tasks related, generating grant documents, review periodic reports and mailing grant agreements and grant review checks

Tracking grantee evaluation, monitoring, and reporting compliance;

Work to enhance and improve grants management processes and increase efficiencies

Organizing and maintaining grant documentation and filing, including grantee reports and correspondence

Monitoring, tracking, and processing close-out actions;

Maintaining activity calendars

and team schedules;

Assist in organizing periodic financial review meetings with partner representatives

Fulfilling additional administrative functions, as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of one year of professional/office experience, including internships,

Skilled user of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)

Experienced and comfortable working with numbers and in databases

Impeccable attention to detail

Strong document management skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work well independently and with a team

Excellent time management skills, aptitude for proper task prioritization, and a results-oriented work process

Ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion

Professional demeanour, integrity, tact, and good judgment

How to Apply:
Interested candidates, who meet the above-mentioned qualifications, are requested to send their cover letter and resume to MGIC_Recruitment@mgic.umaryland.edu indicating the position being applied for on the subject line of the email by 30th October 2019. Applicants are advised to include the position title as the subject.

The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.