SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for day-to-day administration of partners engaged through grant or other contractual mechanisms per RTI policies and procedures, encompassing the solicitation phase through closure.
Provide capacity building training to local organization including guidance on rules and regulations applicable to assistance instruments and program reporting and/or coordinate technical training with appropriate team members
Carry out the monitoring plan and conduct site visits to ensure that grantees are compliant with award specific requirements and applicable USAID regulations and on track with milestones deliverables
Maintain grant files including records on monitoring and evaluation and other quality control activities (financial, programmatic, proof of performance)
Work with communications team to ensure there are photos and other media content to report on success stories and other updates from youth groups.
Review and process grantee invoices for compliance and coordination with technical teams for performance measurement
Close-out completed grants and ensure audit trail for all necessary grant documentation
Track all deliverables, ensuring grantees stay up to date on their work, troubleshoot problems as they arise, and keep management apprised of the status of all youth grants.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree and 9 years of relevant experience in grants management/administration and international development projects, or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, International Relations, or related field with 12 years of relevant experience.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
A proven ability to work collaboratively with youth and/or institutional partners and experience implementing grant activities designed
At least 8 years relevant experience in USAID grants management/administration and international development projects in Kenya or East Africa
Strong background in management and administration, finance, compliance, and accounting is highly desirable
Demonstrated experience providing training and developing capacity building/sustainability plans for local organizations
Solid knowledge of USAID and USG assistance-related regulations (2CFR200, 22 CFR 228, ADS 303, ADS 591)
Proficient in Microsoft Office package, especially Excel
Excellent communication and people skills
Fluency in English (both oral and written)
Apply via :
rtiint.referrals.selectminds.com
