Organization:
Adeso
- African Development Solutions
Organizational Context:
Organizational Context:
Adeso,
formerly known as Horn Relief, is an expanding and vibrant African based
international development and humanitarian organization.
Our
belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a
healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming.
We
work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community
well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work,
providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.
For
the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental
awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects
in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future.
At
present, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.
Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.
Project
Summary:
The
REGAL IR program is a 5 year initiative aiming to reduce hunger and poverty,
increase social stability and build strong foundations for economic growth by
strengthening social, economic, and environmental resilience in pastoral and
transitioning communities in Kenya’s arid lands.
It
has six thematic areas including diversifying livelihoods, improving value
chain inclusiveness, natural resource management, conflict management, disaster
risk reduction, and improving nutrition. The main project office is based in
Isiolo County.
REGAL-IR
implements activities in Isiolo, Garissa, Wajir, Marsabit, and Turkana
counties.
Position
Title: REGAL-IR Grants Officer
Reporting
to: REGAL-IR
Grants Manager
Working
with: REGAL-IR
Program and Finance Teams
Program
/ Duty Station:
REGAL-IR Project Office, Isiolo Town, Isiolo County
Duration: 1 year with
possibility of extension
Starting
date: August
1, 2013
Position
Summary:
The
Grants Officer (GO) will report to the REGAL-IR Grants Manager and will be
responsible for making grants to community-based organizations (CBOs), NGOs and
other recipients participating in the REGAL-IR program across five project
counties.
The GO will help strengthen the capacity of beneficiaries to receive grants to implement resilience projects and to manage them effectively.
The GO will help strengthen the capacity of beneficiaries to receive grants to implement resilience projects and to manage them effectively.
The
GO will assist the Grants Manager to assess potential recipients’ capacity,
facilitate the strengthening of grants management capacity, and monitor grants
budgeting and reporting per Adeso and USAID guidelines.
The
GO will minimize operational risks and ensure compliance with Adeso’s and
USAID’s grant management rules and regulations.
Specific
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Under
supervision from the Grants Manager and the COP, and in cooperation with
the Finance and Program Teams, make grants to various community-based
organizations (CBOs) and NGOs to assist grant recipients to implement
resilience-strengthening projects and to further the objectives of
REGAL-IR;
- Provide
technical assistance to CBOs and other recipients to implement and manage
the grant cycle/process, including: proposal development and submission,
budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, periodic reporting and grants close
out;
- Assist the
Grants Manager to develop the REGAL-IR Grants Management Manual containing
rules and regulations in conformance with Adeso and USAID standards;
- Maintain a
reporting and tracking system to monitor recipients’ grants implementation
and compliance with rules, regulations and deadlines;
- Ensure REGAL-IR
staff understand donor guidelines, compliance issues and grants management
procedures;
- Conduct regular
visits to field offices and project sites;
- Coach and mentor
grants recipients.
Skills
and Qualifications:
Essential:
- Bachelor’s
degree;
- Minimum 3 years
grants experience in a professional services firm, international NGO or
donor organization;
- Demonstrated
experience managing donor funds and ensuring compliance with donor
requirements;
- Understanding of
risks and related relevant controls primarily in the overall grant cycle
including program, financial and procurement cycles;
- High level
skills in written standard English and ability to transform documents and
reports developed by program staff into dissemination standard documents;
- Ability to
present, discuss and supervise compliance with grants monitoring protocols
with team members of varying levels;
- Demonstrated
ability to develop and maintain effective project files for accountability
and audit purposes.
Desirable:
- High level
skills in coaching, mentoring, capacity building, team development, around
grants management and donor compliance;
- Evidence of
strong team player;
- Demonstrated
ability to supervise others;
- Ability to
establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships;
- Demonstrated
experience to work productively in ASALs environment;
- CPA or
accounting experience.
Position
Title: REGAL-IR Grants Manager
Reporting
to: REGAL-IR
Operations Manager
Working
with: REGAL-IR
Program and Finance Teams
Program
/ Duty station: REGAL-IR
Project Office, Isiolo Town, Isiolo County
Duration: 1 year with
possibility of extension
Starting
date:
August 1, 2013
Specific
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Under
supervision from the Operations Manager and COP, and in cooperation with
the Finance and Program Teams, make grants to various community-based
organizations (CBOs) and NGOs to assist grant recipients to implement
resilience-strengthening projects and to further the objectives of
REGAL-IR;
- Provide
technical assistance to CBOs and other recipients to implement and manage
the grant cycle/process, including: proposal development and submission,
budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, periodic reporting and grants close
out;
- Develop the
REGAL-IR Grants Management Manual containing rules and regulations in
conformance with Adeso and USAID standards;
- Maintain a
reporting and tracking system to monitor recipients’ grants implementation
and compliance with rules, regulations and deadlines;
- Ensure REGAL-IR
staff understand donor guidelines, compliance issues and grants management
procedures;
- Conduct regular
visits to field offices and project sites;
- Supervise the
Grants Officer, and coach and mentor grants recipients.
Skills
and Qualifications:
Essential:
- Bachelor’s
degree;
- Minimum of 5
years grants experience in a professional services firm, international NGO
or donor organization;
- Demonstrated
experience managing donor funds and ensuring compliance with donor
requirements;
- Understanding of
risks and related relevant controls primarily in the overall grant cycle
including program, financial and procurement cycles;
- High level
skills in written standard English and ability to transform documents and
reports developed by program staff into dissemination standard documents;
- Ability to
present, discuss and supervise compliance with grants monitoring protocols
with team members of varying levels;
- Demonstrated
ability to develop and maintain effective project files for accountability
and audit purposes.
Desirable:
- High level
skills in coaching, mentoring, capacity building, team development, around
grants management and donor compliance;
- Evidence of
strong team player;
- Demonstrated
ability to supervise others;
- Ability to
establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships;
- Demonstrated
experience to work productively in ASALs environment;
- CPA or
accounting experience.
Application
Process:
This
is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional.
If
you would like to join this dynamic team and be part of building resilience and
economic growth in Africa, please submit your application to
jobs@adesoafrica.org, quoting the position in the email subject matter, by 8th
July 2013.
Each
application should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager and include the
following:
- An updated CV;
- An application
letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact
information for three work-related referees.
Applications
not including all of the above information will not be reviewed.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Adeso
is an equal opportunity employer.
Website: www.adesoafrica.org