Plan International Grants Officer Jobs in Kenya

Plan International Grants Officer Jobs in Kenya

The Organisation

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive.

This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.

Plan International Kenya Strategy statement

PlK’s strategic goal in the next five years is to end teenage pregnancies and end all forms of sexual and gender-based violence against adolescent girls and young women. We aim to help create an enabling environment where girls and young women are safe, valued, equally cared for, and have equal opportunities.

The Role

The Grants Officer is responsible for the assessment and compliance monitoring of grants systems, processes, partnerships, analysis of budgets and expenditures of program areas.

This role will work with the Country Finance and Grants Manager, the Business Development staff, Project Managers, Finance Departments and implementing partners. The position will be also responsible for capacity building of partners on grants management and improving ways of working and will support start-up and closeout meetings/workshops.

Accountabilities and Main Work Activities

Award and grants portfolio management

Support project specific budgeting in liaison with the grants coordinator and National Office (NO) contact person.

Conduct regular grants monitoring for the project and ensure individual grants performance are being tracked effectively, and that risks and issues are being recognised and action taken.

Provide regular reports on grants performance to the Project Manager & Grants Coordinator.

Support in the annual planning process at project level.

Monitoring and analysis of grants

Track and identify NRGRANT and DUMMY expenditures and ensure timely reversals are done before the closure of the month.

Monitor and analyse activities regularly and work with Project Manager to resolve any issues identified in specific project.

Co-ordinate with Project Manager and Grants coordinator in order to ensure budgets are correctly allocated and phased in.

Track and monitor grants expenditure.

Prepare and deliver timely financial reports.

Conduct project field visits and spot checks.

Assessment and compliance of systems, processes and partnerships

Work with project teams to ensure adherence to both donor and Plan processes and procedures.

Support in grants mapping, central filing and updating grants information in the grants management system.

Participate in due diligence for implementing partners and review MOUs.

Conduct capacity building for partners on donor requirements.

Coordinate grants “Kick off” meetings at project level.

Support timely close out processes for projects.

Provide information during grants audits and compliance reviews at project level.

Review of partner’s reports and liquidation of funds.

Finance Processes and Reporting:

Work with project teams to ensure adherence to both donor and Plan processes and procedures.

Payment requests and related transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with Plan Policies and donor conditions.

Prepare Financial reports in liaison with project staff.

Process partner advances and approved liquidations in ERP.

Leadership Competencies

Courageous in taking a lead, focussed on Plan International's purpose and making the most effective contribution within their own work context.

Behaves in line with Plan International values and safeguarding practices, inside and outside work.

Challenges own attitudes, unconscious bias and behaviour and speaks

up when they see wrong- doing, especially by those who use their power over others to create fear or abuse.

Understand and adhere to the policies, processes, practices and standards relevant to own work and keeps their knowledge and skills up to date.

Honest and efficient in use of resources, including own time.

Takes responsibility for own performance and development: reflecting; seeking and listening to feedback; learning from mistakes; finding people or resources to help them learn.

Constructive and optimistic in facing setbacks, challenges and change, using own initiative to analyse issues and improve things.

Good team player, communicating effectively and being open and supportive towards those around them.

Business Management Competencies

Understands relevant sectoral context including how the sector operates in terms of funding and governance and awareness of Plan'spurpose, values, and global strategy

Manages legal and reputational risk including risk assessment, communication, risk management and reporting in full compliance with risk-related standards, including in areas such as Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection, Gender equality and inclusion, Counter Fraud, Safety and Security.

Managing activities and resources including skills in planning and organising, financial and project management.

Managing people and information including skills in communication skills, both speaking and writing, and digital working, including personal digital skills.

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

Qualifications/ experience essential:

Bachelor’s Degree in either business, social sciences or international development.

At least CPA 2 or other equivalent professional qualification in accounting.

Minimum 5 years’ experience in grants management or a similar role in INGO.

Experience in award portfolio management and knowledge of major donors’ (USAID, DFID, EU, etc.) compliance requirements.

Experience in supporting program teams.

Problem solving skills to identify and lead the resolution of issues.

Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications/ experience desirable:

Previous experience in SAP ERP or any recognised grants management system.

Attention to detail and analytical skills.
Planning, management and coordination skills.

Experience in working with multicultural teams.

Facilitation and training skills.

Administration and effective communication skills.

Ability to work and interact with others at all levels.

Languages required:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Technical Competencies

Knowledge:

Good understanding of finance processes, systems and principles.

Good understanding of donor rules.
knowledge of major donors’ compliance requirements.

Good knowledge on grants management and reporting.

Ability to support program teams during budgeting and reporting.

Skills:

Ability to work and interact with others at all levels

Skilled in usage of ERP SAP

Builds capability on financial management by coaching colleagues, partners and sharing knowledge in networks

Strong analytical skills

Planning and organizational skills

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Behaviors:

Role model our values and behaviors both internally and externally.

Engages sensitively with community members on issues of gender equality and inclusion, demonstrating an understanding of the local culture and context.

Promotes equality, including gender equality, inclusion and girls’ empowerment in Plan’s work and in its work with partners.

Apply participatory influencing methodologies both internally and externally.

The ability to build collaborative working relationships

Ability to influence.

Uses creativity to challenge the norm and promote innovation and thinks and acts for the wider organization – linking partnership opportunities with the context of the wider organizational strategy.

Communicates effectively at a high level and with a range of appropriate styles for different audiences.

Builds capability through knowledge sharing, networking, mentoring, coaching and advocates the importance of knowledge management.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Plan International Grants Officer Jobs in Kenya

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