Sub-Granting Officer at Forum Syd

Do you want to work for a just and sustainable world where all people have the power to effect change?

Are you highly structured and analytical, having integrity and good judgement? Do you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills? Then you are the one we are looking for!

About the position

This position is based in Nairobi and is responsible for sub-granting of development funds to Swedish Civil society organizations who work with international development. This includes the first-line helpdesk to Swedish applicant organizations as well as training of Swedish applicant organization and the administrative work necessary to ensure high-quality sub-granting.

Responsibilities

• Assess programme and project applications and reports in accordance with Forum Syd’s framework for sub-granting.
• Provide coaching to applicant organisations on Forum Syd’s Theory of Change and framework for sub-granting.
• Assess and monitor the capacity of the applicant organisations to meet the requirements of Forum Syd and their compliance with the agreement.
• Analyse and monitor the geographic context and thematic trends relevant to the sub-granting portfolio and prioritised areas of Forum Syd.
• Contribute to the method development and learning of Forum Syd in general.
• Contribute to and carry out capacity-building activities.
• Contribute to Forum Syd’s overall application and reporting processes to donors.

Qualifications

• Relevant academic degree in Development Studies, International Relations, Social Science, Political Science, project management, Human Rights or equivalent qualifications.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in the development sector working with INGOs and in particular assessing programme and project applications and reports.
• Good understanding of the role of the civil society for/in development in the Eastern and Southern Africa region.
• Good knowledge in Forum Syd’s thematic areas and rights-based approach.
• Good knowledge in Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) and Result Based Management (RBM)
• Good contextual knowledge in socio-political and economical areas within the areas of operation.
• Good ability to combine theory with operational work and perform qualified analysis and site visits.
• Good knowledge in project administration.
• Excellent ability to express oneself orally and in writing in English.
• Good understanding of development perspectives

This position is offered for an initial two years with three months probationary period, starting as soon as possible. The position is located at Forum Syd’s office in Nairobi. Duty travels are part of the position.