Program Grants Manager Job in Kenya

Seeking: Grants Manager

Are you a Kenyan with Grants Management experience and interest in working on a Somalia program?

Do you want to make a difference in Somalia?

Would you like to join a dynamic team working on stabilization initiatives for Somalia?

Please read on!

USAID Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program: The Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program is funded by USAID and responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia.

The overall program goal is to mitigate conflict; to promote stability and community cohesion, and to strengthen citizens’ relationships with government officials.

TIS implements quick impact activities linked to longer-term stabilization goals.

The TIS program is currently seeking a skilled, diplomatic, effective, and highly motivated Grants Manager to join our Nairobi based grants team.

Qualifications and skills sought:
  • University degree in either Accounting, Commerce, Financial Management, Political Science, International Relations, International Development or appropriate field.
  • Three to five years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of finance, Auditing, law or grants management are required.
  • Three to five years of Experience working with USAID or an international donor is preferred.
  • Experience in program development, reporting; budgeting; networking highly sought. Fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Previous experience working in Somalia highly sought.
  • In addition, must be flexible, willing to perform assigned and additional duties and work irregular hours under unpredictable conditions.
  • Demonstrated expertise working in Somalia on socio-political and culture issues.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to manage a diverse range of professional relationships essential.
  • English and Somali language fluency is required.
  • Interest and availability to travel throughout Somalia.

Do you have the above qualifications and skills?

Please send

1) a CV

2) current position and salary history and

3) three references from supervisors


Closing date: Friday, July 04, 2014.

Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.


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