Engility Corporation Grants & Procurement Manager (Somalia Economic Growth)

Grants & Procurement Manager, Somalia Economic Growth

Responsibilities and Duties:

The goal of the Somalia Economic Growth program is to promote inclusive economic growth in Somalia. The contract must be implemented in all three zones of the country. 

The Grants & Procurement Manager is responsible for managing the contracting and grants award processes and procurements related to technical project activities of the Grants/ Partnership Fund, and is responsible for leading all international, regional and local procurement for technical project activities and in-kind grant procurements required by the Grants/Partnership Fund. 

The Grants and Procurement Manager is also responsible for conducting negotiations with business grantees & suppliers, and drafting contracts and grants agreements as well as supporting and supervising the Grants Team. 

The Grants & Procurement Manager is responsible for leading and documenting the entire procurement process, and purchasing international goods and services at competitive prices and ensuring that goods/services are properly receipted, inventoried, and accounted for while assuring full compliance with USAID/AIDAR/FAR rules and regulations as well as IRG/Engility compliance and procurement policies. 
 

Minimum Tangible Qualifications: 

• At least a Masters degree in business, economics, statistics, international development, or related field
• A least 7 years' technical experience in developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation plans and results-based management
• Must demonstrate at least 3 years' work experience in developing countries, including in conflict-affected contexts
• Excellent oral and written English language communication skills. Somali speaking skills an advantage

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience managing or implementing projects in Somalia or surrounding areas.

This is a contingent position based on contract award and customer funding.

Please apply at: https://careers-engility.icims.com/jobs/11893/grants-%26-procurement-manager%2c-somalia-economic-growth/job

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Part-time Fundraising Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Our client, an organisation that focuses on empowering the youth to sensitize their peers, the needy and marginalized in Kenya on the prevention, management and treatment of cancer is seeking aPart-time Fundraising Officer.
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Purpose: To play a key role in the development and implementation of fundraising activities in order to secure funding for different programmes.

Specific Tasks

• Advise on and implement communication and fundraising strategies
• Contribute new ideas for fundraising and identify suitable funding initiatives
• Manage corporate partnerships, and build on relationships to maximise corporate engagement in the trust’s programmes
• Identify and approach corporate prospects, securing financial contributions towards the fund
• Identify and secure funding from local and foreign foundations
• Prepare proposals to acquire fundraising from different stakeholders
• Review the success and achievements against agreed fundraising targets
• Report to management on fundraising activities and milestones

Requirements

• At least 2 years experience in Trusts or Corporate fundraising.
• Demonstrable ability to develop relationships with corporate partners and Trusts
• Fundraising experience within a charitable environment an advantage
• Proven record of successful applications for substantial funding from Trusts and other grant-making bodies

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent written skills with the ability to create brief and resourceful bids.
• Excellent Ms. Office skills
• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritise own workload with minimum supervision.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills required to build relationships with potential donors.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work well under pressure.
• Ability to understand and generate budgets.
• Ability to plan ahead and work within agreed timeframes

How to Apply

Interested persons to send their detailed applications to jobs@fanisi.net by 23rd December 2014

Only those shortlisted will be contacted

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Proposal Writer Job Vacancy in Kenya

Sourcing for a credible Proposal writer. 
 

Qualifications: Well versed with Kenya Government Issues.

eMail: carolinewchege@gmail.com

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KickStart International Budget and Grants Finance Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

KickStart International prides itself in being an award-winning, global nonprofit social enterprise that develops and mass- markets low-cost irrigation solutions that are bought by thousands of small-holder farmers in developing countries and used to increase their income by up to a factor of ten, enabling them to lift themselves sustainably out of poverty.

Vacant Position: Budget and Grants Finance Manager

Function: Finance & Admin

Location: KickStart HQ Office - Nairobi
 

Grade: 3

Type of Contract: Open Ended
 

Role Purpose: The Budget, Grants Finance Manager plans, directs and coordinates all grant management and budget activities for KickStart’s headquarters and field locations. 

The purpose of this role is to strengthen the grant and budget management capacities of KickStart to meet anticipated growth in restricted funding and ensure full cost recovery by the organization and compliance with donor reporting requirements. 
 

The Budget and Grants Finance Manager takes lead responsibility for all aspects of grant management and reporting. 

He/She coordinates pre-grant award budget development, monitors grant implementation and financial performance, reports on outcomes and ensures compliance with all regulatory, donor and policy requirements.
 

This position interacts with Country Managers and functional heads to oversee monthly variance analysis and reporting, quarterly rolling forecasts, and budget modifications.
 

Scope of Role:

• Reports to:  Finance  Director
• Staff directly reporting to this post: None
• Works with: Development Team and Program Staff responsible for managing the programmatic aspects of the organization and of large grants.

Key Areas of Accountability:
 

Budget planning, monitoring and control

• Working closely with the Director of Finance and senior management, helps with the preparation of annual budget calendar and working documents. Updates all base salary and benefit information, makes year-end projections based on actual expenditures, and inputs the approved new budget information into the ERP. Assists with the preparation of the budget and annual Consolidated Fiscal Report. Ensures that senior staff and project managers are kept informed of budget changes;
• Prepares monthly expenditure analysis including accrual projections to determine where budgets are over and/or underspent. Coordinates quarterly meetings with senior management and Director of Finance & Administration to review analysis, program changes impacting the budget, contract issues, etc.;
• Updates internal budget documents as necessary, prepares budget modification forms as needed, inputs changes into the ERP, and communicates all changes to relevant staff. Working closely with program staff, prepares budget modification forms and no costs extension requests for government contracts as needed;
• Keeps CFO, COO and Director of Finance informed of significant variances from budget or other donor compliance issues that should be addressed.
• Helps the Director of Finance to initiate budget re-forecasts and amendments.
• Other duties as may be required by the Director of Finance.

Grant management and Reporting; including reviewing of key grant terms

• Oversees all grants and contracts – the policies, procedures, and compliance issues related to grants and contracts management and reporting, internally as well as for subcontractors and sub-awards. Creates a reliable review system for assessing grants and contracts with staff. Understand all contract regulations and train program staff to ensure compliance;
• Create templates for contracts, sub contracts, letters of agreement, and reports;
• Supervises Accountants to ensure timely and accurate preparation of all monthly, quarterly and annual invoices/requests to funding sources, and reconciliations with general ledger;
• Working with Development staff, prepares or reviews budgets and budget narratives for submission in our responses to donor requests for proposals (RFPs) and grant proposals;
• Reviews monthly budget variance reports and general ledger reports to insure that items are being charged to the correct programs and grants/contracts. Prepares correcting journal entries as required.
• Assists the Director of Finance in determining appropriate allocation methodology for those items requiring allocation among different sources. Ensures that allocations are made correctly and reviews methodologies with program and administrative staff;
• Maintains ongoing communication with program staff regarding needs and budget status;
• Monitors spending/run rate against grants and awards on a monthly basis and provide information to program leads to adjust spending accordingly
• Monitors work flows and helps develop and implement systems to provide sound management control over compliance with award terms and conditions
• Establishes and maintains financial record keeping and procedures for tracking and reporting on grants and awards
• Coordinates with finance, fundraising and program staff to apportion use of unrestricted funds and ensure the fully-funding of KickStart operations.
• Monitors cash flow of field offices and manages advance request approval
• Manage program results reporting (as required by grants and contracts).
• Work with various teams to ensure coordinated efforts in grant development and management. Assists program managers and other coordinators with daily implementation of the grant program.
• Monitor/tracks the status of each program through its program life cycle.
• Works with Development & Program teams to send notification to Grant Awarding Agencies of significant events required for changes in grant programs.
• Operates as the liaison between the Accountants, Budget Managers, Program Managers and Awarding Agency in relation to program compliance.
• Provides regular status reports on grant implementation in conjunction with accountants’ reports.
• Performs site visits to verify compliance with staffing guidelines related to grant award agreements.
• Prepare &/or coordinate program reports for submission to the granting authority according to grant guideline schedules.
• Assist the Accountants in assuring that expenditures support program objectives and that budgets submitted are consistent with original grant application.
• Prepare &/or help coordinate all applicable program reports for sponsored programs and ensure the timely submission thereof.
• Responsible for grant closeout, which includes assisting with assurance that all purchase orders will be paid &/or liquidated within 90 days of grant ending period and assurance that all expenditures (services &/or goods) were received within the grant award period.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in administration, finance or related field. Advanced degree preferred;
• Minimum 5-7 years of budget analysis experience necessary;
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in pre- and post-award Grant and Contract management;
• Highly proficient in word processing and spreadsheet applications;
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills required;
• Extremely detail oriented;
• Familiarity financial management information systems, Microsoft Navision’s suites such as Donor Vision, Award Vision, ERP and grant accounting preferred.
• Previous grant and contract experience required.
• Knowledge of government, non-government, foundational and corporate donor contract guidelines;
• Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment with strict deadlines and be able to manage multiple priorities

Skills and Behaviours

• Demonstrable experience of managing a substantial grants scheme for community activities. Experience of scheme administration, managing assessment teams and selection panels, complex budget control and regularly reporting against spend and targets. Confidence and experience to meet the expectations of national funders.
• An understanding of how to effectively engage with groups and organizations working with people from a wide range of communities, including BOP communities.
• Experience of effectively line managing staff and supervising interns and the ability to lead a team to deliver to ambitious targets.
• Excellent influencing, negotiation and communication skills to establish strong working partnerships with grantee organisations and groups and support them to meet specific targets and outcomes.
• Substantial experience of supporting organisations and groups to develop and deliver new projects, including a strong understanding of the issues they may face.
• Solid experience of monitoring and evaluating a large programme of work.
• Experience of prioritising, working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to be flexible and respond and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Understanding of and commitment to KickStart’s work, aims and objectives. Deep commitment to eradicating poverty and KickStart’s mission
• Experience of administering government, foundational and other corporate-funded projects.
• Ability and skill to drive and achieve quality results within complex, time constrained goals.
• Communication skills (both interpersonal and written), including superior presentation skills.
• Previous grant and contract experience required. Experience with multiple large grants preferred.
• Experience building and managing budgets and work-plans.
• Meticulous and attentive to details with deep experience in developing and monitoring complex budgets
• Ability to perform sophisticated financial allocations and analysis.
• Knowledge of and direct responsibility managing large restricted grants.

If you feel you are the right candidate for this job, please send your CV and Cover letter to hr@kickstart.org quoting the position title on the subject line by COB 5th December, 2014.

(See www.KickStart.org for more information).

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KickStart International Fundraising & Grant Writing Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Manager, Fundraising & Grant Writing (Nairobi, Kenya)

KickStart International has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, entrepreneurial, and enthusiastic Manager to help us grow our fundraising program in Africa.

About the Organization: KickStart International is an award-winning, nonprofit social enterprise with a mission to lift millions of people in Africa out of poverty. They do this by designing and mass-marketing simple, “MoneyMaker” branded, human-powered irrigation pumps. These low-cost pumps are bought by poor local farmers who use them to irrigate their plots. 

The farmers move from rain-fed subsistence farming to commercial irrigated agriculture. They grow and sell high-value crops throughout the year—especially in the long dry “hungry” seasons when the prices are highest—and on average increase their farming income through irrigation from $150 to $850. 

For the first time they can properly feed and educate their children, afford healthcare, and plan for their futures. To date, more than 165,000 farming families have used MoneyMaker pumps to climb out of poverty.

KickStart was recognized as one of the “Top 100 Best NGOs in the World” in 2012 and 2013 by The Global Journal. The U.S. Department of State presented KickStart with the first-ever Innovation Award for the Empowerment of Women and Girls in 2012. 

In 2011, Forbes named KickStart to their “Impact 30 List” as one of the world’s leading social entrepreneurs. Fast Company Magazine and the Monitor Group awarded KickStart with a Social Capitalist Award in each of the years 2004-2008.

About the Position: KickStart is seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial, and enthusiastic fundraising professional to expand its fundraising program in Africa. The Manager of Fundraising and Grant Writing will work with program teams in Africa and with the U.S. fundraising team. 

This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and reports to the Director of Partnership & External Relations who is based in New York City. 

This position requires travel within Africa and with occasional travel to Europe and the U.S. as well as the flexibility to work on weekends, early in the morning or late in the evening as necessary for donor events and meetings and/or to collaborate with colleagues in Africa and the United States.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Identify and generate new sources of funding from foundations, corporations, and government development agencies
• Develop and write compelling and impactful grant proposals and donor reports
• Steward existing donor relationships to ensure future funding opportunities
• Help to coordinate/manage the establishment and implementation of KickStart’s donor funded projects across Africa and to ensure on-time and complete implementation and reporting

Qualifications Needed

Education and Experience

• Bachelor degree required.
• Knowledge of international development and/or international agriculture and rural development
• 5+ years of significant experience and proven success in securing funding from foundations, companies and/or multilateral/bilateral donors
• Good understanding of the project management cycle to achieve results to timescale
• Experience living and working in Sub-Saharan Africa or in a developing country in another part of the world

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal (e.g.: public speaking, presentations, correspondence, proposals and reports), including compelling, clear, succinct and jargon-free writing abilities. 
• Proven writing skills an absolute must in developing and presenting proposals and donor reports for both internal and external audience
• Team oriented and able to work effectively with cross-functional teams to develop and analyze proposals that have both a realistic chance of success but are also realistic in terms of KickStart’s capacity to implement
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial - must be able to work with limited supervision
• Creative, critical and analytical thinker - able to co-design implementable projects with program teams.
• Resilient and persistent: Must be able to bounce back from donor rejection (e.g. to proposals) and, where the is funding potential, able to identify alternative avenues to secure support
• Charisma, able to articulate KickStart’ s mission and programs to inspire others through in-person meetings, phone and video conference
• Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office, Internet, fundraising database (i.e. Raiser’s Edge), and demonstrated competency working with and developing budgets using Excel
• Commitment to KickStart’ s mission, purpose and values, and to its methodology, history, culture, programs and constituencies
• Fluent in written and spoken English French fluency preferred.

How to apply:

Please email your application to hr@kickstart.org by October 31, 2014. 

Please type “Manager of Fundraising and Grant Writing” in the subject line of your e-mail application. 

All candidates MUST include both a cover letter and resume/CV to be considered for this position. 

Qualified women candidates encouraged to apply. 

Note: Please limit your CV/resume to 3 pages.

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World Vision Program Development and Grants Acquisition Director Job in Nairobi Kenya

World Vision Kenya is a leading Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. 

Our programmes are spread across in most parts of Kenya.

We are seeking a highly competent and outstanding individual to fill the following position based in Nairobi.

Director - Program Development and Grants Acquisition (PDGA)
 

Purpose of the Position: To lead the development and direct implementation of clear and tangible strategies for ensuring: 

1) effective stakeholder engagement at all levels of the organization, 

2) well-coordinated and target responsive resource acquisition efforts that focus on WVK’s programmatic priorities and core competencies and 

3) strengthen grant compliance within the organization
 

For more information, please visit: wvi.org/kenya/careers
 

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees should be addressed to The Director, People & Culture, Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org to reach us not later than September 30, 2014 midnight. 

Must put job title as the subject.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

World Vision Kenya neither uses employment agencies nor does it charge money for recruitment, interviews, or medical checks.

World Vision is a child focused organization and upholds the rights and wellbeing of children. 

Our recruitment and selection procedures include screening and background checking for child abuse related offenses. 

World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.

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IDRC Grants Administrator (Bilingual in English and French) Job in Nairobi Kenya

Grants Administrator (Bilingual in English and French)

IDRC, an international organization that supports research in developing countries, invites applications for the position of Grants Administrator to be based at the regional office (ROSSA) in Nairobi.

Duties and Responsibilities

The right candidate will be responsible for among others, the following duties:

• Providing financial and administrative advice and support to program staff, grantees and others, on the development, implementation, and monitoring of projects;
• processing project approval and contract documents; 
• following up with recipient institutions on projects including analysis of financial reports and other grant administration issues; 
• maintaining project information in the organization’s database; 
• ensuring timely disbursements to projects, consultants and suppliers; 
• maintenance of the inventory of project outputs, files, documents and correspondence related to all aspects of projects; 
• participating in meetings; and acting as main administrative contact for the designated programmes.

Personal Specifications:

The ideal candidate profile should include the following:

• A university degree.
• At least five years working experience relevant to the duties outlined above, ideally within an international organization.
• Excellent communication skills, a professional demeanor, and a good team member.
• Strong analytical skills, particularly in the areas of numeracy and financial analysis.
• An ability to manage detailed work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Experience of Internet usage, word processing, spreadsheet and database software. 

Only candidates who have excellent capacity in both English and French, orally and in writing, should apply.

Interested candidates should forward their applications to the address below including a full CV no later than 18 July 2014: grantadmin@idrc.ca

A French version is available by contacting the above email address.

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Adeso Grants Writers Jobs in Nairobi Kenya (Re-Advertisement)

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Organization: Adeso - African Development Solutions
 

Position Title: Grants Writer
 

Reporting to: Director, Program Development and Quality Unit
 

Working with: Program Development and Quality Team, Country Directors, Field Program Managers, Fundraising Team
 

Program / Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Duration: One year, Renewable
 

Starting Salary: International Grade E: Net Salary of $42,000 - $46,308 annually plus other competitive benefits
 

Organizational Context: Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. 

Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.
 

For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. At present, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.
 

Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.
 

Position Summary: Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare and submit grant proposals to institutional donors; ensuring the submission of timely, accurate and high quality reports for all ongoing Adeso projects; and training Adeso staff in report and proposal writing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Write, review and edit institutional donor grant proposals, including conducting background research where required.
• Assist with other fundraising projects as requested (e.g. to trusts and foundations).
• Maintain current records in electronic and paper files, including grant tracking and reporting.
• Develop a sound understanding of Adeso’s institutional history, competencies and programs.
• Assist with the identification and vetting of potential partner organizations during the proposal development process.
• Maintain and monitor the grant reporting database for all ongoing Adeso projects.
• Maintain a proposal development calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry/concept notes and proposals.
• Assist with the management of external consultants providing inputs to proposal development.
• Work closely with field staff in developing and transforming ideas into grant proposals.
• Assist with editing and quality control of external outputs from projects (e.g. donor narrative reports, baseline surveys, evaluation reports, etc).

Skills and Qualifications
 

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree in international development, social science or other relevant subject.
• Minimum 3 years directly relevant experience.
• Track record of successful non-profit fundraising/proposal development.
• Experience working in deadline-driven environments.
• Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with respect for diversity.
• Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.
• Strong editing skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, in particular within the region (security permitting).

Desirable

• Certificate in Teaching of English as a Second Language (TESL).
• Prior experience of training and capacity building of staff.
• Knowledge of the donor funding environment in the region.

Application Processes
 

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. 

If you would like to join this dynamic team, please submit your application to jobs@adesoafrica.org, quoting the position in the email subject matter, by 18th July 2014.

Each application should be addressed to the Regional Human Resources Manager and include the following:

• An updated CV; and
• An application letter which should include cover letter, remuneration requirements and contact information for three work-related referees.

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Adeso is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Pact PEACE III Project Grants Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Pact is an International NGO with an office in Kenya among several other offices across the world, which enables systematic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy and take part in the benefits that nature provides. 

Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems and transforming markets into a force for development.
 

PEACE III is a five-year project (2014-2019), funded by USAID and implemented by Pact. 

The aim of PEACE III is to support EA regional and US government goals in improving stability along EA’s border regions by strengthening the horizontal and vertical linkages within and between local, national and regional conflict management actors.
 

PEACE III will work with local implementing partners to build capacity of community peace leaders and organizations while strengthening inter-personal and inter-communal collaboration at all levels
 

Pact is seeking to recruit dynamic, qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following position:

Position Title: Grants Officer
 

Supervisor: Senior Grants Officer
 

Supervises: Grants Assistant 

Location: Nairobi 

Job Summary: The purpose of the Grants Officer position is to assist the Senior Grants Officer in planning, organizing, coordinating, monitoring and reporting all sub-grants and related activities which Pact carries out. 

S/he also provides capacity building and technical support to partners and Field Office staff.

Roles and Responsibility
 

The job holder’s duties and responsibilities are outlined as follows:

• Creating grant account codes in general ledger as per Pact’s policy and procedures.
• Analyzing cash position and keeping the Senior Grants Officer updated.
• Monitoring grant-assigned project accounts by analyzing typical expenditures as well as atypical situations such as; participant costs, interest bearing accounts, fellowships/training grants and special award supplements.
• Assisting the Senior Grants Officer in reviewing and consolidating all grant related cash requests from partner organizations and donors.
• Coordinating the proper documentation and archiving of all grant documents.
• Monitoring budget versus expenditure for the grant funded projects.
• Capturing and monitoring of cost recovery from grant funded projects
• Consolidating financial reports on grants and grant analysis reports and providing feedback on the same to the Senior Grants Officer.
• Preparing and distributing relevant monthly grant financial reports to budget holders and preparing annual financial reports to be submitted to donors and for audit
• Reviewing all grant proposals with the Senior Grants Officer to ensure financial accuracy and completeness.
• Ability and willingness to travel on short notice
• Any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor

Skills and Qualifications
 

Education

• BA degree in management, economics, accounting or related fields required, MA preferred.

Experience

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in related field.

Technical Skills

• Experience in development and administering sub-grants;
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and DB skills;
• Fluency in English language and written communication;
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks;
• Sound judgment, ability to work effectively with others at all levels;

Competencies

• Maintain a high level of transparency, accountability and integrity
• Perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
• Accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an activity
• Work independently
• Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation
• Maintain effective communication with colleagues, both junior and senior

Application Process
 

We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications to the attention of Pact HR Office in Kenya via the following email address: kenyahr@pactworld.org clearly indicating in the subject field of your email Grants Officer by 23rd, July 2014. 

All applicants should submit their application with a detailed CV in MS Word (.doc) version, which should include names and contacts of 3 referees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Pact is a fair and equal opportunity employer.

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CNHR Programme Officer (Grants) Job in Kenya

 the Consortium for National Health Research (CNHR) is a not-for-profit partnership between the public and private sectors aimed at bringing together leading teaching and research institutions to undertake high quality multidisciplinary research beneficial to Kenya’s health priorities. 

All CNHR programmes are implemented by Partners with grants from the Consortium.
 

The Programme Officer - Grants will be the primary point of contact with prospective and existing
grantee researchers, and administratively responsible for all Grants Oversight. 

That includes the review, monitoring, assessment and timely reporting on grantee project work while assisting the Head of Scientific Programmes in the general programme administration and financial management of the full scientific portfolio. 

S/he will take direct responsibility for facilitating prospective and existing CNHR grantee partners to: successfully apply for grants, utilise them, scientifically report on, and financially account for those grants. 

The job holder will also play a leading role in interpreting, collating and disseminating CNHR related research findings to the Kenyan public and specialist scientific communities among other target audiences. 

Your results will be measured on:

Programme Management in assisting the identification of critical research issues and the development of collaborative research and information sharing; grantee attraction, education, motivation and other assistance; monitoring and reporting on the progress of research projects; coordination of field visits and other logistics; and management of the grants database. 

Also on: own contributions to new initiatives in resource mobilisation; public relations (PR); knowledge sharing with health research, policy and institutions/networks including those in government; and the Consortiums wider public and scientific participation.
 

Grants Management as the process owner and lead innovator in: monitoring and evaluation (M&E), reporting, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and advising on the cost effectiveness of CNHR’s grants portfolio; verifying, maintaining and reporting on financial and programme activity records of every grant and funder; preparing periodic reports and funding disbursement requests to funders; and together with the Accountant preparing grants’ work plans and budgets and the overall expenditure projections for the scientific programmes.

You must be highly results focused, collaborative, efficient, self-organised towards strict deadlines, and effective in facilitating people to jointly own goals. 

You need to at least have:

• a Masters’ degree, preferably in Development Projects Management ideally in a health related discipline such as health systems, public health or medical/biomedical. 
• Additional training in grants/research results reporting and financial administration would be an added advantage.
• 5 years’ experience in a similar role, with clear competence in programme delivery. 
• Also in M&E; the reporting of results to specialist scientific and general public audiences; coordination of conferences; and financial accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal and other people skills in group facilitation, oral and written communication and personal presentation, preferably with good understanding of both the needs of general public information and the rigor of scientific reporting and discourse.

This opportunity is initially for a 1.5 year renewable contract and the detailed Job Description may be viewed atwww.cnhrkenya.org. 

CNHR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please email your application with ALL the following: detailed CV, email address, 24-hour (mobile) telephone contacts, current and expected salary and benefits packages; and the names of three referees and their email and telephone contacts, to reach us by 6 June 2014.

The Resourcing Director
Maer Associates Limited
Panesar’s Centre, Upper 3rd Floor, Mombasa Road
PO Box 6786, 00200 

Nairobi, Kenya

Email Address: pogrants@maer.co.ke

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Oxfam Country Funding Coordinator Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy: Country Funding Coordinator
 

Base: Nairobi Kenya
 

Contract Type: National Fixed Term (1 Year)
 

Are you a fund raiser with extensive experience with major donors? 

Are you able to ensure quality and consistent relationships with institutional donors and support programme teams in the management of project funding? 

If so this job is for you!
 

Who we are
 

Oxfam is committed to ridding the world of poverty. We have a conviction that people are well capable of building a livelihood without poverty on their own, once given the chance to do so. 

Which is why we support local projects in developing countries, and why we lobby governments and companies to take into account the interests of the poorest people.

The role
 

You will 

• Support the Country Programme 
• Develop and coordinate development of the country funding strategy according to agreed Oxfam processes, by assisting the country team in planning, development and submission of competitive, high quality concept papers, donor proposals, and coordinating with the finance team, on budgets. 
• Oversee funding processes according to Oxfam Funding Guidelines, be responsible for quality control of the funding processes and communications, and advising on brand risk management. 
• Provide professional support, advice and training to managers/budget holders/support services in funding processes. 
• Assess and strengthens capacity of colleagues and partner staff across the country in the planning, securing and managing of unrestricted and restricted funds. 
• Resolve diverse and sometimes complex problems related to funding and donor relationship management. 
• Ensure, in close collaboration with the information coordinator, effective co-ordination between affiliates in country in relation to institutional funding and information flows with Global Program Funding team. 
• Engage in peer networks of other country fundraising staff within region, between regions and globally as appropriate. 
• Oversee a portfolio of existing donor contracts to ensure compliance with donor requirements; ensure reports are of good quality and submitted on time; 
• Analyse and provide advice to staff on the funding policies and requirements of different donors, seek advice and input from, colleagues in country team, affiliate HQ (donor leads) for high risk donors.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor or Masters Degree in relevant area. 
• Required country related work experience 5 or more.
• Significant experience in managing donor contracts and fundraising activities, in particular from institutional donors, such as ECHO, DFID, AusAID, OFDA, CIDA, UN agencies etc. 
• Sound understanding of Program Cycle Management in emergencies and/or development environments.
• Strong numeracy and financial skills, particularly in developing budgets, financial management / monitoring and reporting. 
• Proven ability to develop and present proposals and donor reports, for both internal and external audiences. 
• Ability to research, analyse, and report 
• Ability to network and represent Oxfam to donors and external institutions;

To apply
 

If you believe you fit the job and person profiles please send your application to somaliajobs@oxfam.org.uk or apply online atwww.oxfam.org.uk/jobs. 

The closing date for applications is 9th May 2014

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CARE Somalia Senior Grants Analyst Job Vacancy

Care International – Somali
 

Job Vacancy: Senior Grants Analyst
 

CARE Somalia is an International NGO working in Somalia. CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance. 

CARE Somalia program is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the position of Senior Grants Analyst based in Nairobi with some travel to Somalia.

Job Summary: The Senior Grants Analyst position exists to ensure that controls applicable to each grant are observed including the following donor regulations, mapping donor budget line item to CARE Chart of Account, ensuring expenses are within budget line item and budget flexibility, providing support to PMs and SCs, informing all concerned about budget over/under expenditures and recommending actions such as line item re-alignments and other budget revisions. 

The position is also responsible for data analysis and all report preparation activities in co-ordination with the Grants & Contracts Coordinator. 

In addition, s/he will be responsible of sub-grants reporting in coordination with the Sub-Grants Officer.
 

Key Areas of Accountability- Donor/Sub-grants Accounts Payable/Receivables, Financial Reporting & Accountability by ensuring donor compliance is adhered to and same is advised to by Budget holders and Program staff; Sub-Grants Management.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors’ degree in Business administration, Commerce, Finance/accounting option with CPA IV or its equivalent to demonstrate the required skills for this position.
• Solid knowledge of key donor regulations, and compliance requirements (USG, EU, and ECHO).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and word and good skills at using financial software applications. Proficiency in English Language.
• Analytical thinking & Supervisory skills
• 5 years’ experience in grants reporting and budgeting with 2 years’ experience in Audit
• Ability to communicate effectively at different levels and across cultures;

Competencies: Commitment, Excellence, Diversity and Respect, Integrity and Accountability.
 

Please visit http://reliefweb.int for more information. 

Email your application to recruit@som.care.org by May 7, 2014 quoting the job title and reference number SOM/EX/150. 

All applications should be accompanied by a CV with daytime telephone contacts and contact details for three referees. 

Only Short listed candidates will be contacted.

CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting gender, equity and diversity, therefore female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

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UNICEF P3 Temporary Appointment – Donor Relations Specialist Job in Kenya

P3 Temporary Appointment – Donor Relations Specialist

UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office, Nairobi

1 June 2014 – 31 December 2014 (7 months)

Purpose & Scope

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director and working in close collaboration with the Private Sector Engagement and Programme team in the Regional Office, the incumbent will be responsible for donor relations, preparing fundraising proposals and reports to donors as well as situation reports and other official reporting documents. 

The incumbent will assist in the mapping of existing initiatives with private sector actors in the region and in collating the information into a coherent framework. 

The incumbent will also contribute to a knowledge management system to facilitate dynamic and creative information sharing of private sector engagement activities across countries.

Key Activities and Outputs

The incumbent will carry out the main tasks outlined below.

• Donor Relations. Provide ‘one stop shop’ services to both current and potentially new donors for UNICEF programme in ESAR, including coordination with UNICEF programme staff, provision of fact sheets, donor briefings and meetings, monthly donor updates, organisation of donor field visits and liaising between government donors, National Committees and UNICEF programme staff.
• Proposal development. Coordinate the development of concept notes and funding proposals. Ensure quality of donor proposals before submission to donors, including ensuring that all proposals are in line with both, donor interests and the UNICEF programme strategy.
• Donor reporting. Prepare analytical and results oriented donor reports on time, working closely with field colleagues, relevant programme sections, the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation team, and the Regional Office.
• Briefings. Provide support in conducting a comprehensive research and analysis of substantive material and draft reports related to ESAR including status of programme implementation reports with. Provide substantive support to the Regional Director and senior management specifically in speech writing, talking points, preparing briefs and other related activities as required.
• Mapping. Assist in mapping of existing UNICEF related private sector initiatives in the region. Assemble the initiatives into an organising framework for assessment and analysis.
• Knowledge Management. Provide support to the office in facilitating a dynamic knowledge sharing platform and process.
• Other duties. Other duties as required including assisting in the implementation of the work plan for the region.

Timeframe

1 June 2014 – 31 December 2014

Qualifications

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Communication, Social Sciences or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in communication, project administration, monitoring and evaluation, some at the international level.
• Strong planning/organizing, and networking/relating skills
• Strong writing and editing skills, including knowledge and experience in writing for UNICEF and demonstrated experience in editing strategic documents as well as internal and external communication materials.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Besides fluency in written and spoken English, the following competencies are required (LI, LII and LIII indicate the level required on a three point scale, LIII being the highest):

UNICEF Core Values

• Diversity and Inclusion (LII)
• Integrity (LII)
• Commitment (LII)

UNICEF Core Competencies

• Drive for Results (LII)
• Communication (verbal and written) (LII)
• Working with People (LII)

UNICEF Functional Competencies

• Formulating Strategies and Concepts (LII)
• Entrepreneurial Thinking (LIII)
• Relating and Networking (LII)
• Analysing (LII)
• Planning and Organizing (LII)

Applications

UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visitwww.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should send their complete Personal History (P11) form, which can be downloaded from the UNICEF Kenya website (http://www.unicef.org/kenya), up-to-date CV/resume, as well as a cover letter explaining what makes them suitable for this position, to esarohrvacancies@unicef.org by 12 March 2014.

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