DAI, a
global development consulting firm, seeks applications from two qualified
candidates for the positions of Grants Officers (s) for
the Kenya Integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (KIWASH) project.
Location: Nairobi and Kisumu
Offices
Project
Summary: The
Kenya Integrated Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (KIWASH) Project is a
five-year, USAID-funded project to improve lives and health through the
development and management of sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene
services in Kenya.
Summary of Primary Duties: Under the guidance of and in coordination with the Grants Manager, the Grants Officer/s will enhance grant fund performance through participation in identifying business opportunities for KIWASH fund, business appraisals through financial and risk assessments, day to day monitoring of the fund recipients, compliance and cost share management.
The
grants officer will strengthen the financial management of fund recipients
through regular and tailored financial management mentoring to realize the
intended objectives.
Specific Duties
Specific Duties
- Participate
in due diligence processes on potential fund recipients for KIWASH fund.
- Assist
in pre-award visits to prospective recipients to assess their capabilities
firsthand.
- Assist
in the review of applicants proposals and budgets
- Reviewing
recipients financial reports for accuracy and completeness
- Ensure
cost share is well documented and maintain an updated excel tracking
record
- Facilitate
procurement of related items for KIWASH fund recipients
- Maintain
an updated copy of inventory of all items procured by KIWASH
- Ensure
and maintain updated fund performances schedules by recipient
- Participate
in providing ongoing training and support to fund recipients.
- Participate
in site visits financial reviews and prepare site visit reports
- Assist
in the close out process of sub grant agreements and sub contracts
- Fully
contribute to grant related meetings as may be requested
Supervisory
Responsibilities: None
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in a relevant field
- Additional
certification or qualification in Cooperative management, microfinance,
risk management or credit management is an added advantage.
- A
minimum of 4 to 5 years of professional experience in a financial
institution
- Demonstrated
experience in review of financial reports and funding business proposals.
- Ability
to communicate effectively to sub grantees and provide timely feedback.
- Ability
to write reports in English is required.
- Ability
to communicate and relate to team members at all levels of an organization
- Fluency
in English is required
Base
of Operations: Nairobi
and Kisumu, Kenya with travel to sub grantees worksites as may be required
Reporting: The Grants Officer/s will report to the Grants Manager.
Interested applicants should apply via the link,https://kiwashproject.formstack.com/forms/grants_officers_readvertisement_ by August 31, 2016.
Reporting: The Grants Officer/s will report to the Grants Manager.
Interested applicants should apply via the link,https://kiwashproject.formstack.com/forms/grants_officers_readvertisement_ by August 31, 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
DAI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics