Contracting & Grants Manager at World Vision Kenya

The Contracting Officer/Grants Manager will provide oversight on technical, legal, financial, and administrative components of grant management.

S/He will work in collaboration with other functional units for effective grants and contracts management of Kenya Feed the Future Crop and Dairy Market Systems Program.

Contracting Officer & Grants Manager Job Responsibilities

Grants Management

• Provide guidance on the implementation of grants programs, including closure and disposition plans
• Work with technical managers to coordinate the identification and selection process of eligible sub-contractors
• Provide procedures and policy guidance and interpretation for program staff as well as subcontractors and grantees
• Develop and approve memoranda of understanding, teaming agreements, awards and sub-awards, and seek approval letters. This also includes providing expert guidance to the program teams.
• Lead the solicitation, disbursement, management, and closeout processes for local sub-grantees and contractors
• Review all grant/procurement activities for compliance with program policies and USG regulations and ensure proper documentation
• Coordinate review and negotiation of awards, including budget, payment provisions, reporting requirements and general terms and conditions.
• Coordinate and oversee launch of new awards, scheduling internal start-up meetings and stakeholder’s meetings to ensure a common understanding of all the elements of compliance.
• Provide advice on contracting and procurement issues
• Keep updated on new donor regulations and lead in their integration

Qualifications for the Contracting Officer & Grants Manager Job

• Master’s Degree in business administration/development, grants/contracts management, finance, public administration or related field
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience of successful contracting, administration and grants management
• Technical expertise in Grants and Contracts Management is an added advantage
• Experience on projects with similar magnitude and complexity in developing countries.
• Preferred experience in USAID grants design and administration, management
• Familiarity with USAID Contract Management and Grants Management policies and procedures
• Excellent report writing, analytical and communication skills, including oral presentation skills, knowledge management and dissemination of research findings (in English).