Purpose of Position
The Grants Manager will lead and oversee all grants administration, from calls for expressions of interest through to implementation. Duration: 4-5 years Location: Nairobi, Kenya
- Ensure that grant management activities are carried out in compliance with USAID and Palladium policies and procedures.
- Draft grants manual and related program documents.
- Develop and implement a grants tracking system to ensure timely and accurate execution and monitoring of all grant agreements.
- Maintain communications with recipients to ensure smooth administration of sub instruments.
- Prepare and review grant documents.
- Perform environmental assessments.
- Review grant recipient reports and documentation for compliance with the agreement terms and conditions.
- Identify opportunities for capacity building of grantees.
- Liaise with technical teams as required.
- Additional assignments in accordance with activity needs.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or relevant field.
- At least seven years' experience managing grants for donor-funded projects. Experience with USAID-funded grants under contract highly preferred.
- Prior experience managing grants for complex, multi-country initiatives.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, including a demonstrated effectiveness in communication with clients and other project stakeholders.
- Ability to manage large budgets and client relations/expectations.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with limited guidance.
- Fluency in English and a local East African language required.
- Experience across East Africa strongly preferred. Preference will be given to local East Africa country candidates.
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