JOB DESCRIPTION
This role will be responsible for supporting grants finance
with a focus on grant database management and grants reporting. In particular:
How To Apply
The Finance Advisory Services (FAS) team is made up of
in-country analysts that are the trusted advisors to country leadership teams
in the area of financial planning, accounting and sustainability as well as
global support analysts who lead the org-wide budgeting, strategic planning,
and reporting functions.
The Grants Finance team sits within FAS and works with both
our finance and fundraising teams to support our $70M+ annual portfolio of
grants. This entails: creation of grant project budgets, facilitation of grant
reporting and compliance, as well as our internal fundraising projections and
data-driven strategy.
- Creating,
updating and maintaining grant information (restrictions, payment
schedules, projected revenue, etc) in our database system (Salesforce)
- Preparing
donor budget reports and reporting to both internal and external
stakeholders on grant spend vs budget
- Ensuring
donor requirements are identified, coordinated with program leads, and met
according to donor compliance demands
- Liaising
with the fundraising team to keep key internal stakeholders informed on grant
progress and compliance
- Improving
our current grant tracking systems and databases in order to further
automate and simplify our ability to report accurately and on time
CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest
in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager,
access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your
performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to
discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape
a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking an exceptional professional with experience
in financial grants management and/or financial data and systems work, and
ideally a demonstrated passion for our mission. Candidates who fit the
following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
- Strong
educational background with at least 2-3 year work experience; Bachelor’s
in Business/Finance/ International development preferred
- Experience
in grants management or systems/database management, particularly in the
financial sector
- Proven
experience with client management systems e.g CRM, Salesforce
- Advanced
Excel and data analysis skills.
- Strong
written and verbal communication.
- Demonstrated
leadership experience at work, or outside of work, enthusiasm for learning
and openness to feedback
- Ability
to collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- Attention
to detail
- Great
time management skills
- Language:
English
How To Apply
PREFERRED START DATE: As soon as possible
JOB LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya
COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience
DURATION: Full-time job
BENEFITS : Health insurance, paid time off
SPONSOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES: No; Must have existing rights to work in Kenya.