Grants Manager at University of Maryland1

Job Description

The role of the Grants Manager will be to organize, coordinate and provide grants management support to sub-recipient partners in Nairobi County and to ensure consistent adherence to UMB/Funder policies and procedures as well as GoK rules and regulations for clear functioning of the Finance and Administration Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Ensure grants comply with Rules and Regulations governing the funding and reporting procedures employed in the creation of Sub-awards and UMB policies.
• Ensure that Sub-awardees are compliant in terms of reporting requirements as laid out in the Sub-award Agreement. This may involve hands-on assistance and training;
• Prepare the Certified monthly, Quarterly Expenditure Reports and Advance Requests as required by the Sub-award Agreement;
• Act as UMB liaison with all Sub-awardees.
• Prepare periodic updates on the Sub-awards for UMB management. The dates for such reports shall be provided by program management;
• Setting up of an accounting and reporting system for the Sub-awardees, and the training of Sub-awardees personnel when there is need;
• Act as UMB liaison with all Sub-awardees, and assist in solving problems that may arise during the initial phase of setting up the Sub-award, and through the lifespan of the Sub-award;
• Prepare periodic updates on the Sub-awards for UMB management. The dates for such reports shall be provided by program management;
• Where necessary, assist with the setting up of an accounting and reporting system for the Sub-awardees, and the training of Sub-awardees personnel;
• Supervise the grants accountants
• To ensure consistent adherence to UMB/Funder policies and procedures as well as GoK rules and regulations for clear functioning of the Sub award management.
• Ensure that UMB assets are managed and used according to CDC /UMB regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance & Administration and Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting or related field and CPA, ACCA.
• Professional accounting qualification
• 8 relevant years of experience in managing USAID/CDC funded projects
• Experience Strong analytical, supervisory and management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and accounting packages.