Food Security and Resilience Grants Associate, USAID Africa Trade and Investment (ATI) program at DAI Kenya - Development Alternatives, Inc.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that grants are carried out strictly in accordance with ATI and USAID policies and procedures per the approved Grants Manual
• Support the Grants Manager in maintaining the complete documentation and filing system for all grants including the applications, evaluation reports, negotiation memorandums, award documents, relevant correspondences, etc.
• Schedule and take notes at Selection Evaluation Committees in liaison with Grants Manager.
• Support administrative aspects of the pre-award risk assessment and due diligence process, including vetting and reference checking for proposed grantees.
• Assist the Grants Manager to coordinate grant actions with other ATI teams, including the Activity team, Partnership team, MEL and Communications team, and Environmental Compliance team.
• Assist Grants Manager to track submission of milestones deliverables, financial, narrative, and other reports from the grantees in accordance with the reporting schedule of the signed grant agreements.
• Collect and compile data from the grantees and regularly update the grant management database.
• Prepare complete grant payments requests for finance.
• Enter data and keep the relevant database updated at all times.
• Support the grant closeout process.
• Other related tasks assigned by supervisor.
• Travel to regional offices and grantee locations as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• 7+ years’ experience in related position
• Experience working with international NGOs, USG programs or other donors required.
• Demonstrated ability to work in dynamic environments and achieve development outcomes
• Excellent organizational skills with a willingness to take initiative and be proactive
• Ability to perform high-level duties with a minimum of supervision
• Strong English writing and speaking skills required