I Choose 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.