Water.org Senior Award Management Associate Jobs in Kenya

Water.org Senior Award Management Associate Jobs in Kenya

Job Overview 

The Senior Regional Grant Specialist is primarily responsible for the day -to-day administration of the organization’s pre and post award workstreams, processes and deliverables at the regional level. Functions as a strategic business partner to the region’s business functions to coordinate alignment of country/regional-level interventions across multiple funding streams, ensuring adherence to and integration of award management global standards and compliance necessary for integrity of the Organization's funding processes. 

Department Accountabilities 

Impact Strategy, Leadership, and Execution  

Portfolio + Account Management  

Business Development  

Business Metrics and Data Insights  

Pre-Award and Post Award Administration  

Project Management  

Risk Identification  

Advisory and Consulting Services  

Job-Specific Accountabilities 

Portfolio Management

Provide overall administration and monitoring of an assigned portfolio of awards within the region.

Pre-Award Planning

Support the pre-award tools and processes for communicating and tracking funding within data management systems and other applications/platforms. Lead assigned proposal development processes, in partnership with relevant regional and/or global stakeholders.

Post Award Administration

Convenes stakeholders to ensure regular review and analysis of award achievements and spending to support accurate forecasts and fund utilization metrics. Acts as the p point of contact for assigned donor reports, working with relevant business partners to compile programmatic, f financial and impact data to develop a compelling narrative that meets internal and external requirements and deadlines.

Project Management

Provide overall project management support and close coordination with regional leadership and other key stakeholders for scope change orders that affect an award’s deliverables and/or spending plan

Complexity + Problem Solving Skills 

Ability to translate data into clear, meaningful insights for multiple

audiences.

Ability to communicate, inf luence and work across diverse teams and cultures.

Ability to understand donor communication, proposal development and grant reporting.

Key Competencies 

Values Differences – Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Strategic Mindset – Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.

Ensures Accountability – Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Builds Effective Teams – Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

Instills Trust – Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Supervisory Responsibility

Individual contributor with no subordinates.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% of domestic and regional travel for work, as needed.

Requirements

At a minimum the Job Holder should possess:

Bachelor’s degree and/or related equivalent working experience.

At least 5 years’ experience supporting grant administration and/or project management in a complex, global organization.

At least 3 years of experience overseeing proposal development and/or grant administration, encompassing a diverse portfolio of grants/funding sources.

Proficient (oral and written) in English.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Water.org Senior Award Management Associate Jobs in Kenya

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