Job description
Key responsibilities
Handling incoming grant applications
Owns and operates the grant administration system (Salesforce/MIS)
Assesses the financial dimension of applications, showing analytical and problem-solving skills
Ensures appropriate internal follow-up and external responses to grant applications
Discusses new applications internally and requests additional information from applicants
Monitoring grant process
Monitors due dates for reports, scheduled payments, pending applications etc.
Ensures (financial) follow-up of approved applications
Reporting
Prepares aggregated reports containing management data
Fulfills the office reporting requirements as requested by the Global Office
General and Administrative Support of Programme Managers and Grant Managers
Organize travel arrangements, prepare information for visits, prepare and coordinate meetings with (potential) partners
Prepare and provide data analysis for team members
Handle communication between Porticus and partners
Qualifications and competencies
Minimum of 4-5 years professional experience in an administrative or supportive role; experience in making contracts and payments is an advantage
Bachelor’s degree or federal diploma
Fluency in English and (a) local language(s)
Skilled in Office 365 and other MS software, familiar with database management
Team player with good organisational skills
Charity/NGO experience is an advantage
Desire to contribute towards helping others and the greater good
Additional information:
The position is based in Nairobi, reports to the Regional Director Africa and requires regular travel within the region.
The position is fulltime.
You will be part of a larger highly diverse international organisation.
Please apply before 30 April 2018. We will screen the applications carefully and will have to make a selection. In the event that your qualifications meet our needs and we wish to arrange a personal interview, we will contact you by email or phone.
