Danish Refugee Council Grants Officer Job in Kenya

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Regional Office for the Horn of Africa & Yemen would like to offer Junior Professional Officers an opportunity to pursue a career in grants management.

Regional Grants Officer (JPO)
Nairobi based with regular travel in the region

The Regional Grants Officer will support the grants management team in ensuring high quality grants’ administration and compliance with both DRC and donor requirements.

Key responsibilities:

Under the supervision and guidance of the Regional Grants Manager, the Regional Grants Officer will:

·       Assist in maintenance and update the Horn of Africa portfolio management system;

·       Support in the review of proposals to ensure quality and compliance with relevant guidelines;

·       Follow up on timely submission of draft donor reports, and assist in the review and finalization of the same;

·       Consolidate monthly programme updates and quarterly reports;

·       Ensure timely submission & follow up of disbursement requests as per disbursement schedules.

·       Maintain the grants management filing system and ensure complete donor grant documentation.

Requirements:

·       Must possess Masters’ degree in Political/Social Sciences, Development Studies or related field.

·       Knowledge of donor guidelines and reporting systems is an advantage but not a requirement.

·       Excellent English writing and editing skills for external audiences including donors.

·       The position requires a person who is detail-oriented, good organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimal supervision.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications including CV and a onepage cover letter that clearly explains why you should be considered for the position to drcjobs@drckenya.org.

Please indicate “Regional Grants Officer” as the subject heading.

The closing date for receiving applications is June 3rd, 2011.

For a complete job description with a full description of the position, write to info@drchoa.org.

Do not send applications to info@drchoa.org.

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