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DAI is a global development company working on the frontlines of international development consulting. We are committed to shaping a more livable world. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. We work with a wide range of clients, including national and local go...
The Grants Manager will oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of the KIWASH recoverable grants funds. S/He will assist in designing activities that align with KIWASH grants funding mechanism with the profit making companies, Water Service Providers, Small and Medium size business and similar entities.
Grants Manager Job Essential Duties
Lead in the recoverable grants cycle management in compliance with the KIWASH grants manual and grants-related sections of the project’s Field Operations Manual.
Provide dayâ€toâ€day management of the KIWASH recoverable grants program, including awards management, reporting, outreach to potential grantees, and compliance.
Work with KIWASH embedded teams and technical specialists to devise and lead strategies to ensure broad participation in the KIWASH grants program.
Analyze and evaluate recoverable grant applications, proposals, and procurement awards.
Ensure postâ€award management in accordance with relevant regulations, including reporting and auditing in accordance with USAID and DAI policies and procedures.
Review and approve grant-related expenses
Provide procedural and policy guidance to program staff and grantees to ensure adherence to management policies and achievement of objectives.
Routinely monitor grantees to ensure that funds allocated are used for specified purposes.
Design and lead capacity building training for local organizations to ensure their proposals meet USAID regulations.
Providing training, guidance and direction to project staff working on grants and activities
Conduct periodic reviews of grants documentation to ensure requirements are met.
Ensures adequate backup documentation is uploaded to relevant system according to set deadlines
Trains, supervises, and mentors Grants and Activities Officers.
Qualifications for the Grants Manager Job
A Masters’ degree in a relevant field.
8+ years of professional experience and progressive responsibility in grants or project management
Minimum 2 years’ experience managing grants on USAID-funded projects
Experience in the Micro-finance sector is an added advantage
Demonstrated experience with various grant mechanisms, including grantsâ€underâ€contract, fixed obligation, and inâ€kind grants with repayments.
Experience supervising staff
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
Demonstrated report writing skills in English is required.
An articulate individual who possesses excellent communications and personnel management skills and who can relate to people at all levels of an organization
An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and appropriate professional image
An extremely well organized and self-directed individual with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus
Interested applicants should apply via the link below before, November 10, 2016. Only candidates who send their information by applying through the link and by the deadline will be eligible. NB: *The position is open to Kenyan Nationals only.* 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.
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