The role reports to the Grants Manager with regular travel within the region.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for operating the grant administration system (Salesforce/MIS);
Assess grant applications and ensure appropriate internal follow-up and external responses to grant applications;
Interact with partners, providing feedback to partners in order to enhance partnerships and programmes;
Support the Grants Manager in reviewing eligibility assessment of prospective grantees; ensure that the grants review and award process is in line with Porticus grants policies and procedures,
Support the team in project management while monitoring due dates for reports, scheduled payments, pending applications etc;
Plan partners site visits in the region;
Prepare aggregated grant reports in line with Global Office requirements;
Provide administrative support and planning for the grants department;
Contribute to grant and programme development including research and M&E analysis;
Prepare and provide data analysis and management including analysis of program reports and trends; and
Handle communication between Porticus and partners.
Job Qualifications
Minimum of 4-5 years professional experience in the development sector;
Bachelor’s degree; Masters is an added advantage;
Fluency in English and Swahili;
Excellent writing skills;
Skilled in Office 365 and other MS software, familiar with database management;
Team player with good organisational skills;
Charity/NGO experience is an advantage; and
Desire to contribute towards helping others and the greater good.
