Grants Officer - AHI at Amref Kenya

JOB SUMMARY

The Grants Officer is responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective management of grants and contract-related activities. Working closely with subgrantees, the job holder will provide oversight and management of grant-making activities, including planning and application activities, contracting, day-to-day administration, report reviews for the AHI, and close-out. The Grants Officer is a key information resource responsible for ensuring effective communications with all key stakeholders

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other related business fields.
• CPA (K) or ACCA certification required.
• ICT proficiency in using accounting packages and ERP software.

 Required Qualifications and Experience

• 4-6 years of experience in Accounting/Finance and Grants Management.
• Experience managing grants, and donor compliance at a regional/multi-country level.
• Previous experience with a grants management system preferred.
• Experience developing manuals and tools for grant and sub-grant management.
• Experience managing statutory and donor audits.
• Substantive experience working in the NGO sector, dealing with multiple donor funds, and meeting different donor reporting requirements.

Skills and Abilities

• Proven management experience in supervision ofstaff in cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills and the ability to interact effectively with others, both internally and externally.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to perform multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.