Grants Officer at African Centre for Technology Studies

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