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  • Posted: Nov 21, 2017
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    Driven by the pursuit of excellence, the University of Maryland has enjoyed a remarkable rise in accomplishment and reputation over the past two decades. By any measure, Maryland is now one of the nation's preeminent public research universities and on a path to become one of the world's best. To fulfill this promise, we must capitalize on our momentum, full...
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    Grants Manager

    Job Description

    The role of the Grants Manager will be to organize, coordinate and provide grants management support to sub-recipient partners in Nairobi County and to ensure consistent adherence to UMB/Funder policies and procedures as well as GoK rules and regulations for clear functioning of the Finance and Administration Department.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

    • Ensure grants comply with Rules and Regulations governing the funding and reporting procedures employed in the creation of Sub-awards and UMB policies.
    • Ensure that Sub-awardees are compliant in terms of reporting requirements as laid out in the Sub-award Agreement. This may involve hands-on assistance and training;
    • Prepare the Certified monthly, Quarterly Expenditure Reports and Advance Requests as required by the Sub-award Agreement;
    • Act as UMB liaison with all Sub-awardees.
    • Prepare periodic updates on the Sub-awards for UMB management. The dates for such reports shall be provided by program management;
    • Setting up of an accounting and reporting system for the Sub-awardees, and the training of Sub-awardees personnel when there is need;
    • Act as UMB liaison with all Sub-awardees, and assist in solving problems that may arise during the initial phase of setting up the Sub-award, and through the lifespan of the Sub-award;
    • Prepare periodic updates on the Sub-awards for UMB management. The dates for such reports shall be provided by program management;
    • Where necessary, assist with the setting up of an accounting and reporting system for the Sub-awardees, and the training of Sub-awardees personnel;
    • Supervise the grants accountants
    • To ensure consistent adherence to UMB/Funder policies and procedures as well as GoK rules and regulations for clear functioning of the Sub award management.
    • Ensure that UMB assets are managed and used according to CDC /UMB regulations.
    • Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance & Administration and Program Director.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting or related field and CPA, ACCA.
    • Professional accounting qualification
    • 8 relevant years of experience in managing USAID/CDC funded projects
    • Experience Strong analytical, supervisory and management skills
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and accounting packages.

    Method of Application

    Interested candidates who meet the above-mentioned qualifications, are requested to send their cover letter and resume to MGIC_Recruitment@mgic.umaryland.edu indicating the position being applied for on the subject line of the email by 27th November 2017. Applicants are advised to include the position title “Grants Manager” as the subject.

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