CRS Grants and Compliance Manager - Kisumu Jobs in Kenya
CRS Grants and Compliance Manager - Kisumu Jobs in Kenya
Job Summary: The Grants and Compliance Manager will work as an integral part of the Mwendo Project and will provide management of sub-grants in Western Kenya (Kisumu). He/She will lead trainings in program and finance management, offer support to local implementing partners on sub-grant management and assist in reviewing sub-grants agreements.
The incumbent will be responsible for managing programmatic and financial compliance with donor guidelines. S/he will assist in the budget development process and perform budget analysis duties as assigned by the Finance Manager or his/her designee.
The Grants & Compliance Manager will be involved in developing and embedding best practice to comply with donor financial rules, supporting donor proposal budgeting, analysis of institutional income, donor contract expenditure tracking, monitoring and providing management information on key risks, contributing to the implementation of improved financial systems and processes to facilitate better donor reporting and compliance.
Roles & Key Responsibilities:
Review donor and partner agreements ensuring the financial terms and conditions are compatible with CRS systems and guidelines and are favorable to quality implementation and reporting.
Ensure all project expenditures and contracts follow terms and conditions of donor agreements.
Ensure financial and programmatic compliance of the grant to contractual obligations, donor requirements and CRS policies.
Assist with the preparation of standard grant agreements for consortium partners /sub-grantees.
Ensure that all stakeholders understand their financial and programmatic obligations under the grant agreement and have systems in place to support these obligations.
Prepare and implement a training and follow-up program to all project staff and stakeholders to strengthen their financial and management capabilities and fulfill their grant obligations.
Actively facilitate the development of a financial system that will meet donor and CRSrequirements and provide the two-way flow of information between program management and partners to ensure responsible management.
Work closely with project and partners’ staff to compile and submit timely quarterly reports and assist the Finance Managerin the financial oversight and reporting of the project's sub-grants.
Actively monitor partner performance with regard to meeting agreement obligations and keep the Finance Manager apprised of all issues and concerns.
Prepare grant quarterly cash forecasts.
Render support in the review of liquidation reports and partner advances within the sub-grant budgets ensuring that all liquidations are processed per grantand CRS
Develop
and maintain a good working relationship with consortium and local implementing partners’ personnel.
Support the Finance Managerin the monitoring of the project's management and financial activities.
Ensure the maintenance ofall files, records and documents relating to CRS' program and projects within the program portfolio.
Supervise and provide guidance to Grants and Compliance Officers.
Required Travel:
The Grants & Compliance Manager will be based in Kisumu but will be expected to travel to the Mwendo program areas.
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Mwendo Leadership; Head of Programs, CRS Kenya Programming, Finance, Procurement, and HR/Administration teams.
External: Donors, OVC Program consortium members and implementing partners, government ministries, and other stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications and Experience:
Education
Postgraduate degree and/or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business Studies, Auditing, Economics or related field
CPA (K), ACCA, CISA
Knowledge
At least 5 years’ experience in NGO sector in progressively senior Grants Management positions. Experience with USAID is highly preferred.
In-depth understanding and experience of working with proposals and contracts from institutional donors, preferably USAID
Experience of complex planning and budgeting processes including the ability to provide clear guidance on donor policies and procedures
Comprehensive understanding of financial reporting, review and analysis
Experience leading or participating in USAID financial compliance audits
Hands on experience reviewing in complex contracts and agreements
Experience setting up and managing USAID compliance monitoring systems, developing and implementing relevant tools
Strong interpersonal, writing, presentation, and organizational skills
Ability to develop productive working relationships with counterparts in other agencies and organizations worldwide
Skills and Abilities
Staff supervision
Ability to transfer skills and knowledge through, training, mentorship and accompaniment
Demonstrated ability to work with and in teams
Excellent written, oral communication
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Demonstrated ability to foster integration in programming approach
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; CRS Grants and Compliance Manager - Kisumu Jobs in Kenya
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