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Grants Officer
at Kenya Red Cross Society in Mombasa, Machakos, Nyeri, Nakuru, Eldoret and Kisumu
Grants Officer at Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) in Mombasa, Machakos, Nyeri, Nakuru, Eldoret and Kisumu – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) is a humanitarian relief organization created by the Act of Parliament, Cap 256 of the Laws of Kenya of 21st December 1965. Its vision is to be the most effective, trusted and self-sustaining humanitarian organization in Kenya. KRCS has been appointed the Principal Recipient (PR) for Global Fund (GF) Round 10 HIV Grant. It is in this respect that the Society has set up the Global Fund Programme Management Unit (GF PMU).
The unit is looking for qualified persons to fill the following positions:
GRANTS OFFICER
7 Positions
Reporting to: Regional Programme Coordinator
Job Location: Mombasa, Machakos, Nyeri, Nakuru, Eldoret and Kisumu (2 positions)
Overall Purpose
Reporting to the Regional Programme Coordinator the Grants Officer will be responsible for coordination and management of all financial aspects of the GF program in the Region by operationalizing program grants management systems to ensure there is full compliance with contract obligations and that all funds utilized are well documented, accounted for and reported.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide operational support in the implementation of an integrated Grants and Quality Assurance systems (GQAs) for the GF programme operations in the Region aimed at facilitating decision making processes and promoting accountability.
- Grants and contract Management, compliance enforcement and coordination of financial aspects of the GF program in the Region to ensure the program achieves full contract compliance and that the program effectively interprets and operationalize the contract requirements.
- Ensure that all targets financed are fully contracted in line with funds allocation per service area, funds are utilized as per approved budget, are adequately documented, accounted for and within the program period.
- Coordinate Program audits to PR and SRs in liaison with the Finance and Internal Audit Departments and ensure the program if cleared in all audits to the PR and SRs.
- Manage Funds disbursement requests to the Sub Recipients while ensuring that bottlenecks to funds flow are addressed and program financial risks are adequately managed.
- Manage program budget ad grants portfolio performance monitoring to ensure adequate controls for efficient funds utilization by use of tracking tools and grants management plans.
- Manage Financial Documentation and reconciliations for optimal grants reporting by PR and SRs.
- Monitor and track the utilisation of PR and Sub Recipients’ capital and operational expenditure against approved plans and ensure compliance.
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans to improve organizational effectiveness
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Business Management, Finance, Economics or equivalent qualifications.
- Over three years’ relevant experience in areas of grant management coupled with programme management including Monitoring and Evaluation.
- Previous work in HIV and or Health grant programs will be an added advantage.
Key Competencies for the positions
- Broad knowledge of HIV management, trends and goals at national, regional and international levels aimed at preventing and alleviating HIV related human suffering
- Strong communication and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili, including ability to develop reports and prepare relevant publications
- Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and political issues and ability to influence and resolve differences and conflicts
- Ability to maintain high standards of personal integrity, establish straightforward, productive relationships; treat staff with fairness and respect, demonstrate sensitivity for ethnic, cultural and gender differences
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, email and utilization of the internet
- Considerable knowledge of management information systems, proficiency in database systems, spreadsheet and flow chart applications, and budgeting.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, analyse financial and operational data and information, think analytically and critically.
Applications must contain:
Letter of application, Curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates, address and contacts of two referees
All applications should be sent to:
The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P.O. Box 40712 – 00100
Nairobi
So as to reach him not later than Friday 10th February 2012
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