Seeking: Grants Manager
(Contract to run through 22nd March,
2016 with possibility of extension)
USAID Transition Initiatives for
Stabilization (TIS) program
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?
If so, please send
(1) a CV that includes 3 references
in PDF format
(2) A cover letter explaining why you
are eligible for the position,
(3) A filled and signed copy of the
1420 bio data form which can be downloaded from
http://www.usaid.gov/forms
http://www.usaid.gov/forms
Forward your application to tisdairecruitment@gmail.com and copy tis@dai.com.
Closing date: Friday, 6th November,
2015.
Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please put Grants Manager as the
email subject.