Grants Officer
Project Background
The USAID-funded Western
Kenya Sanitation Project (USAID WSKP) is a five-year project that aims to
create a financially sustainable, transformative, replicable, and locally owned
sanitation marketplace in eight target counties of western Kenya – Bungoma,
Busia, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, and Siaya.
Goals and objectives
The overall goal of the
project is to create a financially sustainable, transformative, replicable, and
locally owned sanitation marketplace in the target counties of western Kenya.
Ultimately, customers must be willing and able to pay for the products and
services—a key point being to eliminate any need for subsidies or donor
support. The objectives to achieve this goal are (1) increased access to and
uptake of market-based improved sanitation and fecal sludge management products
and services, (2) increased access to and uptake of market-based improved
menstrual hygiene management products and services at the household level, and
(3) strengthened policy and regulatory environments and increased capacity of
county government officials to effect lasting change in sanitation management.
Responsibilities
Facilitates
capacity-building initiatives for grantees by collecting necessary paperwork to
monitor technical and financial alignment.
Assists
in the preparation and documentation of the grants award cycle for both grants,
ensuring that the technical prerequisites required for capturing relevant
information in the solicitation process are readily available.
Provides
support to grantees in reviewing DA1 processing requirements and tracking
foreign tax reporting.
Supports
the monitoring and regular verification of assets held by grantees.
Aids
in reviewing grantees’ budgets for accuracy and reasonableness, ensuring that
budgets are well-supported with precise budget narratives for onboarding
purposes.
Documents
identified gaps during routine monthly and weekly monitoring to facilitate
capacity-building efforts.
Maintains
a financial management filing system for SAF and GUC activities, including the
accurate tracking of fund reimbursement, liquidations, and burn rates, and
ensures there are no delays in fund disbursement.
Collaborates
with the Grants Manager to ensure that deliverables remain on schedule.
Ensures
that grantees comply with periodic requirements as per grant agreement clauses.
Establishes
sound mechanisms by RTI policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(GAAP) to facilitate grant fund disbursement and the justification of expenses.
Analyzes
grantees’ funding requests and technical reports as needed.
Provides
support for day-to-day operational activities to ensure that the grants
mechanism offers the necessary support to the project team.
Requirements and
Qualifications
To be considered for this
position with USAID WKSP, candidates should meet the following requirements and
qualifications:
A
Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field, Finance, or Accounting from a
recognized institution.
Certified
Public Accountant (CPA) part II certification.
A
minimum of five (5) years of work experience in an organization related to
donors or donor-funded projects.
Proficiency
in the use of Microsoft Office, indicating a strong command of essential
software for the role.
Strong
analytical and review skills, with a keen eye for detail and a systematic
approach to documenting review outcomes.
Contractual Terms
The three-month engagement
will require the selected candidate to work full-time at the Kisumu office,
with the potential for day trips to the counties where project activities are
being implemented. The candidate will receive a daily rate, which will be
defined based on agreed-upon criteria, and payment will be made at the end of
each month upon submission of a signed and approved timesheet.
How To Apply