Conservation International Grants Manager Jobs in Kenya

Conservation International (CI) has been protecting nature for the benefit of all for over 30 years. Through science, policy, and partnerships, CI is helping build a healthier, more prosperous and more productive planet.

The Grants Manager is responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective management of grants and contract-related activities for a program or division. Working closely with external partners and CI staff, s/he provides oversight and management of grant making activities including planning and application activities, contracting, day-to-day administration, reporting, and close-out.

The Grants Manager reviews grants applications, proposals, agreements and related grants data and ensures the accuracy of information in the grants system/database. S/he performs financial monitoring of grant activities, reviews financial reports submitted by partners and generates timely internal and external financial and related reports.

The Grants Manager works to minimize risk to CI and reviews grants-related activities for accuracy, completeness and compliance with CI and grantor policies and procedures. S/he provides follow up on any issues identified during the monitoring and review process and assists with training and capacity building efforts.

Responsibilities

Grant Award and Contracts Project Support:

Develop materials and manage announcements of grants and subcontract opportunities.

Implement systems and processes for receiving, reviewing and awarding subgrants and contracts.

Monitor proposals including project approval/rejection and overall project status.

Ensure senior staff are informed of deadlines, targets and workflow changes.

Review grantee technical and financial reports and provide related technical oversight. Coordinate site visits/desk reviews as needed.

Manage legal/HQ review of agreements and ensure all necessary signatures are in place.

Review and manage contracts amendments and additions.

Manage grants close-out activities as directed.

Grants Administration and Monitoring:

Ensure complete, accurate and timely data and information is maintained in the grants system. Work with system administrators to resolve recording issues and recommend system improvements and efficiencies as needed.

Process routine financial transactions including check requests.

Assist in providing timely, accurate and relevant reporting, including budgeted to actual comparisons and status reports.

Monitor existing grants for compliance with grant agreements and CI policies and procedures.

Assist grantees/consultants with routine financial, compliance and system reporting questions. Provide training and

support on as directed.

Serve as a primary contact and manage day-to-day interactions with grantees and program, field and HQ colleagues.

Maintain hard copy and electronic agreements and related files.

Provide other administrative support as directed.

Drafting of budgets relating to new funding opportunities.

Work closely with potential partners to prepare proposal budgets in alignment with donor guidelines provided in calls for proposal.

People and Resource Management Responsibilities:

This job does not directly manage staff but assists peers and may direct the work of interns, temporary employees, or contractors.

Not accountable for an operating budget but tracks and monitors expenditures. Initiates check requests or similar routine transactions within established guidelines.

Activities help manage public or private funds but not directly accountable. Familiar with the requirements of donor agreements and CI's donor related policies and procedures.

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field.

CPA/ACCA.

4-6 year experience.

Previous experience with a grants management system preferred.

Preferred

Team player and ability to work cooperatively with internal and external partners.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Highly organized and ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt to changing priorities.

Strong attention to detail and problem solving abilities.

Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Strong Microsoft Excel and analytical skills.

Working conditions

Work is performed in a typical office environment.

Flexibility to work outside normal work hours to meet deadlines as needed.

Up to 10% of local and international travel.

How to apply

All applications must be received online by July 13, 2018.

This is a 2-year fixed term contract.

For more information and job application details, see; Conservation International Grants Manager Jobs in Kenya

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