Uraia Trust is seeking to recruit a
highly competent individual for the position of Grants Officer.
The job holder is responsible for
ensuring timely, efficient and effective processing of accounting and grants
management transactions in implementing the finance and accounting strategies,
internal controls and procedures as well as generation of information for
decision making.
- Undertaking proper maintenance of Implementing
partner grant accounting records of the trust and ensuring their security.
- Assist the finance team in administering sub
partner procurement processes, grant award procedures and ensuring
compliance with the provisions of on-going grant agreements.
- Facilitate day to day follow up and liaison
with implementing partners on financial matters relating to implementation
schedules of the approved grant agreements.
- Assist in review of partner reports and
monitoring implementation of any post review actions within the stipulated
time frames.
- Support the finance and programme team in
facilitation of capacity building undertakings of the Trust in respect to
partner management of grants.
- Assist management in regular monitoring of
financial transactions, Partner accounts and obligations against budget
and grant requirements.
- Advice management on smooth operationalization
of grant controls and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
- Any other duty as may be assigned by the
Finance Manager.
Person Specifications:
The ideal candidate should possess
the following qualifications:
- Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Business
Management, Commerce, Finance or related discipline from a recognized
University.
- Professional accountancy training with minimum
attainment of CPA part 2.
- Additional relevant training and
qualifications in grants management will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience 3
of which must be in project/grants accounting.
- Demonstrated work experience in computerized
accounting is essential. Those with competence in Navision financial
software will be desirable.
The engagement for this position will
be for an initial contract of two years that is renewable subject to
satisfactory performance and availability of funding.
For more details about Uraia, please
see the Uraia Trust website www.uraia.or.ke.
Any form of canvassing shall lead to
automatic disqualification.
If you believe your career objectives match this exciting position, please forward your application and detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, contact details and quoting reference number UT/09/14/03 by 5 pm on 3rd September 2014 addressed to:
The Human Resources Unit, Uraia Trust
Uraia Hse, Jacaranda Ave. off Gitanga Rd
P O Box 28151- 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
E-mail: hrunit@uraia.or.ke
