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  • Posted: Feb 11, 2019
    Deadline: Feb 22, 2019
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    Our Vision Knowledge for better livelihoods. Our Mission To strengthen the capacity and policies of African countries and institutions to harness science, technology and innovation for sustainable development. Our Value Proposition To conduct high quality research, policy analysis, capacity strengthening and outreach on applications of science, technolo...
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    Grants Officer

    Overall responsibility:

    To support staff within two of ACTS’ projects to manage grants, specifically their contract negotiation, grants disbursement, reporting and final close out of grants.

    The two projects are as follows:

    1. Building Institutional Capacity for Computing research in Kenya (CBICTD)
    2. Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) in Africa

    Your day-to-day duties could include:

    • Checking applications meet funding criteria
    • Advising applicants about funding programs and requirements
    • Assessing applications against a strict set of rules
    • Giving information and recommendations to the decision-making panel
    • Keeping applicants informed about the progress of their application
    • Administering grant payments
    • Supporting a caseload of grant holders and monitoring their progress
    • Keeping accurate records of applications and payments
    • Giving presentations to publicise grant schemes
    • Assisting with writing and editing reports

    NB: all staff may be given responsibilities outside of this generic task list by their line manager and/or senior management of ACTS as and when required.

    Minimum qualifications, experience and skills

    • University degree. Training in development studies and project management will be an added advantage.
    • Appropriate work experience preferably as a grants manager already before (for 3 years)
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills and confidence to operate in a wide range of environments
    • Sound numerical skills
    • Sound IT skills

    Person abilities and qualities

    • Ability to work in a team and independently as required
    • Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships
    • Ability to manage your own workload with minimal supervision
    • Confidence to use your judgement, take initiative and challenge when appropriate

    Employment term: Full time, 24-months contract

    Start date: 1 March 2019

    Method of Application

    If you are interested in applying please send an application consisting of a motivation letter (setting out how you meet the criteria above), an up-to-date CV, a writing sample (preferably single authored publication) and three relevant references to the Human Resource Manager, ACTS at hr@acts-net.org

    Deadline for application: 22 February 2019

    Please note that this is not an international post.

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