Pathfinder International Grants Officer Vacancy in Nairobi

Pathfinder International is an international non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting high-quality comprehensive reproductive health services in Kenya. We are seeking highly motivated, talented and hard working individual for the position of Grants Officer for our Nairobi office

• Reporting to the Grants Manager the incumbent will be responsible for sub-grant compliance as well as programmatic guidance and support.
• This will include reviewing of new subgrant proposals, processing of sub-grant agreements and subsequent modifications and monitoring programmatic aspects of the sub-grant during the sub-award period and closing of the sub-award.
• S/he will be responsible for development of procedural documents and processes and ensure that pre-award risk assessments are carried out on each grantee and that decisions are incorporated into grant awards

Job Requirements

• A degree in Social Sciences, Project Planning and Management.
• At least 5 years work experience managing sub-award, proposal development and budget writing.
• Strong understanding of USG funding requirements
• Past experience in HIV/AIDS programming.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly proficient in MS Office, spreadsheets and database skills
• Working knowledge of regulations applicable to grants management and administration
• Good analytical skills to successfully perform financial reviews and other quantitative analysis

Candidates who meet the above requirements should send their CV and cover letter detailing current and expected salary clearly indicating the location they are applying for and include daytime telephone contacts to kenyajobs@pathfinder.org.

Closing date for applications is 16th March, 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates who meet the above qualifications and are available to start immediately are encouraged to apply.