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Grants Officer at Reproductive Health Network Kenya

Reproductive Health Network Kenya
Full-time
On-site
Key Duties & Responsibilities:

The Grants Officer will;


Assist in the preparation, review, and submission of grant proposals, including budget development and narrative writing.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of grant-related documents, correspondence, and reports.
Track grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and deliverables to ensure timely submission and compliance.
Collaborate with finance and program staff to monitor grant expenditures and ensure adherence to budget allocations.
Assist in the preparation of donor financial reports and ensure compliance with donor reporting guidelines.
Serve as a liaison between program staff, funding partners, and other stakeholders regarding grant-related matters.
Ensure compliance with donor regulations, policies, and procedures throughout the grant lifecycle.
Assist in the development and implementation of grant management policies, procedures, and systems.
Support capacity-building initiatives aimed at enhancing the grant management skills of staff members.
Prepare and submit timely and accurate donor financial reports on grant activities and financial status to immediate supervisor.
Monitor and document the grant making workflow processes, forms, templates, reports and data to assure full compliance with internal controls and legal requirements.
Maintain working knowledge of RHNK's programs and priority funding areas and remain
abreast of current research, activities, and trends in the reproductive health sector.


Location


The employee shall be based at the RHNK secretariat, and shall be required to travel at least 50% of their time.


Qualifications and Experiences


Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as: Finance, Accounting, Economics or related fields.
Candidates with a Masters Degree preferred.
5 years of relevant experience in grant management, donor compliance or financial oversight preferably USAID, FCDO projects etc
Experience in budget preparation, grant proposal review, financial reporting and sub-grant management.
Grants and contract management - from award to close-out.
Strong understanding of financial systems, budgets and compliance.
Analytical skills for reviewing budgets, financial reports and grant performance.
Familiarity with grant lifecycle: solicitation, selection, award, implementation, monitoring and closeout.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Proficiency in grants management software