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Life – Africa (ICL) is one of the leading Non-Governmental Organizations that
has contributed greatly to HIV prevention efforts among the youth in Kenya
today.
Job Summary:
ICL is
in the process of recruiting a Grants Officer who will be reporting to the Finance manager to be based
in Nairobi.
The
incumbent will be responsible for ensuring seamless operations in support
of ICL and its partner CSOs in achieving rigorous financial and grants
reporting and management systems.
The
Grants Officer will also work closely relationship with Heads of Departments,
and project Managers on budgetary and donor compliance requirements with
regards to financial and grants related activities.
Key Responsibilities shall include;
Key Responsibilities shall include;
- Provide
oversight and coordination of ICL’s grant portfolio
- Facilitate
development and review of Grant Strategies-in line with ICL’s Strategic
plan
- Support to
management in strategic analysis for funding opportunities
- Organize and
facilitate periodical grants review meetings i.e. Monthly, Quarterly,
Semi-Annual, Annually etc
- Monitor ICL’s
commitments and facilitate compliance of programs with donors
requirements
- Lead on Quality
Grants proposal development coordination
- Manage, provide
support to and build capacity of the grants unit staff and/or programme
Team
- Build grant
management capacity of field staff with training in compliance, report
writing, proposal development and other topics relevant to donor
compliance
- Review Grant
agreements and provide recommendations and concerns to the Senior
Management Team
- Maintain Master
files on Grant and Monitor paperwork connected with grant-funded
programs/projects
- Be involved in
budget forecasting, preparation, and tracking to ensure that budgets are
adhered to
- Carry out grant
closures in accordance with laid down procedures and regulations
Academic Qualifications:-
- Bachelors degree
in Finance/Accounting or other business related degree with over 3 years’
experience
- Be a qualified
Accountant with CPA (K) or ACCA Professional qualification
Knowledge, Skills & Personal Attributes
- Knowledge of major
donor regulations, procedures and requirements with demonstrated ability
to exercise basic financial oversight of grant
- Proven ability
to facilitate the development of winning proposals to public and private
sector donors;
- Demonstrated
experience in strategic planning and budgeting
- Excellent
computer skills and competency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
- Excellent
organizational skills and ability to determine priorities and meet
competing deadlines;
- Detail-oriented
with good multi-tasking abilities and communication skills, both oral and
written;
- Proficiency in
written and spoken English skills with proven ability in report writing
and presentation
- Able to work
well both within a team and independently, in a challenging and
fast-moving multicultural environment
Application and contact details:
If you
meet the requirements for this position, please send your CV and cover letter
quoting your current and expected salary to hr@ichooselife.or.ke to reach us on
or before 14th December, 2012 .
The
subject line of your application should be ‘Grants Officer’ only.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
I
Choose Life Africa is an equal opportunity employer.
