KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Grant Award Process
Manage the grants solicitation and selection process from developing requests for applications (RFA) and/or Annual Program Statement (APS) through award.
Coordinate with Grant Selection Committees, tensure that Committee participants understand evaluation criteria, have nconflicts of interest, and are trained in the required evaluation process.
Analyze, and evaluate submissions tRequests for Applications (RFAs) and/or Annual Program Statement (APS), or other solicited and unsolicited proposals, as outlined in the Project´s Partnership Manual.
Review grant applications, proposals, and awards tensure adherence tgrants management policies.
Execute pre-award assessment of potential grantees accounting/financial/internal control systems as well as financial capacity.
Establish and maintain accurate grant documentation for each new grant.
Grants Management
Manage grant implementation from execution and signing of the grant, monitoring of and documenting grantee activities, administrative actions, as necessary, and final reports.
Manage the provision of adequate support, training, and capacity development for local grantee organizations tmanage grants, as well as compliance with USAID assistance regulations.
Review grant deliverables and vouchers for payment before disbursements are made.
Manage grant closeout procedures, including disposition plans, as applicable.
Work with the finance department tmanage grant disbursement and payments.
Work with the procurement department tcompete and purchase goods and services in-kind for grantees.
Provide training and capacity building activities tgrantees on financial reporting procedures and mechanisms.
Other duties as assigned by the Grants Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
B.A. Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent. An advanced degree or its equivalent is preferred.
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in the management and administration of grant portfolios.
Minimum 2 years' experience working on USAID funded projects.
Knowledge of USAID Grants Management policies and procedures required.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls and audit processes.
Prior work experience in Kenya
Fluency in English and Swahili is required