Kenya Red Cross Grants Manager Jobs

Kenya Red Cross Grants Manager Jobs

Kenya Red Cross Society is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in Kenya.

Our mission is to timely, effectively and innovatively deliver humanitarian services with respect, in solidarity and accountability to our stakeholders, our communities and affected populations.

The Society is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic persons to fill the following position:

Position Title:

Grants Manager

Reporting to:

Head of Grants

Job Location:

Nairobi

Overall Purpose

Reporting to the Head of Grants, the Grants Manager will be responsible for coordination and
management of all financial aspects of the program 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise and provide technical support to both Grant accountants & Regional grants
officers.

Ensure all Sub-recipients work plans and budgets are done and submitted on time to Head
of Grants for finalisation.

Prepare monthly management reports and submit to Head of Grants for finalisation and
sharing with senior management and entire program team.

Manage day to day 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.

Take lead in review of the Progress Update & Disbursement Request report with the Local
Fund Agent.

Ensure Funds disbursement requests & processing of the same to the Sub-recipients is done
on time.

Do a final review of Sub-recipients monthly reports and post the same in Navision System.

Work with the procurement department to ensure all purchase requests for the program are
serviced on time and as per the KRCS Procurement policies and guidelines.

Manage Financial Documentation and reconciliations for optimal grants reporting by both
Principal Recipient and Sub-recipient to minimise on questionable costs to the program.

Monitor and track monthly utilisation of CSOs/Non state Actors capital and operational
expenditure against approved plans and ensure compliance

Minimum Qualifications

Degree in Business Management, Finance, Economics or equivalent qualifications.

professional qualifications such as CPA, ACA, ACCA, ACMA or equivalent membership to
a relevant professional body

Over five (3) 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

Ability to initiate and manage change and to recognise and adjust to rapidly changing
conditions in order to align CSOs/Non state Actors programmes to the strategic plan

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 build alliances and promote open communication and collaboration to achieve joint
objectives

Demonstrated technical expertise in strategic management, project planning and budgeting,
resource management, implementation ability as well as programme monitoring and
evaluation

Ability to develop and implement performance management system, giving candid
performance feedback and supporting professional development efforts

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,
data-base, 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.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their applications to
careers@redcross.or.ke or drop their applications addressed as below, so as to reach us not later than
Friday, 28th September 2018;
The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society P.O.
Box 40712-00100,
Nairobi

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job disclaimer and notification:

Kenya Red Cross Society is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount
or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an
interview

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