Grant Programs at Africa Public Health Foundation

The Project Officer- Grant Programs will be involved in assisting with program development, administration of grants, overseeing budgets, assisting in proposal making. the role will be support the implementation of programs i.e. following through with Implementing Partners (in collaboration with Africa CDC), some level of verification of deliverables by IPs, and defining any risk.

The ideal candidate is passionate about building a great organization and comfortable with a fluid role in a dynamic
environment.

As a new organization, staff are empowered to start new programs, institute best practices, and develop traditions that will define their experiences and those of their colleagues in the years to come. Innovation and entrepreneurship are valued and will be essential to the Foundation’s success. In addition to providing training, management-level advise, and mentoring, staff are supported to learn by positioning them as core members of program teams to drive public health impact

Full Job Description

Essential qualifications and experience

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a relevant field of study
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in participating and assisting in developing, monitoring, and managing
3. grants and grantees.
4. Qualifications in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) with demonstrated program management skills and training. Having overseen sizeable portfolios of programs.
5. Strong planning and project management skills related to setting and monitoring goals, developing plans and timelines, and measuring success.
6. Methodical and strategic thinker, with strong analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative.
7. Ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner, both written and oral.
8. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and coach/manage junior team members.
9. Professionalism and demonstrated experience working with senior officials in public and/or private sector.
10. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
11. Demonstrated fluency in English speaking and writing skills, proficiency in other AU official languages is a plus

This will be a full-time position based in Nairobi, Kenya.

As part of our dedication to equal employment opportunity and the diversity of our staff, APHF does not discriminate based on race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or any other basis. We especially encourage applications from women.