A USAID
contractor is recruiting the following positions to be based in Mombasa, Kenya,
for an ongoing project focused on civic education, citizen engagement and
community strengthening.
Grants Manager:
The
Grants Manager is responsible for assessing recipient organizations’ grant
worthiness, financial, administrative and management capacities, as well as
developing and administering budgets and financial tracking for grants awarded
to local partners.
Requires
at least three years demonstrated experience in the management and
administration of grants or contracts funded by USAID or other donors, in a
role such as activity management, financial management, procurement or
sub-contracting, preferably in Mombasa or elsewhere along Kenya's
Coast.
Familiarity
with USAID contract and grants management policies and procedures is desirable,
but experience with other donor funded projects will be accepted.
Candidates
must demonstrate superior management, budgeting and administrative skills
required for sound management of cash and in-kind grants.
Position
also requires strong writing and organizational skills, proven knowledge of
local and international NGOs, community based organizations, key governmental
and other stakeholders present in the area.
A
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent level of education and
experience, is required.
All
candidates must possess strong skills in basic computer applications including
Microsoft Word and Excel.
Grants Assistant:
Grants Assistant:
The
Grants Assistant, reporting to the grants manager, is responsible for
assisting in grants management and administration, including financial
tracking and budget monitoring for grants awarded to local partners,
maintaining files, conducting pre-award due diligence and post-award
monitoring and follow up.
Requires
at least one year relevant experience in grants or program management and
administration, procurement and/or logistics for USAID or other donor-funded
programs in Kenya, preferably in Mombasa or elsewhere along Kenya’s
Coast.
A Bachelor’s
degree in a relevant field, or equivalent level of education and experience, is
required.
All
candidates must possess strong skills in basic computer applications including
Microsoft Word and Excel.
To Apply:
To Apply:
Qualified
applicants must include a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, a
current Curriculum Vitae (CV), maximum 3 pages, including all language
abilities and a list of 3 references with contact information.
Applications
must be willing to work and travel throughout Kenya.
Applications should be
sent via email to: hrcoast@kenyati.com no
later than Friday, August 17, 2012.
Please type the position for which you are applying in the subject line of the message, and send only the items requested above. Only Finalists will be contacted.
Please type the position for which you are applying in the subject line of the message, and send only the items requested above. Only Finalists will be contacted.
