Job Field: Sector in Finance / Accounting / Audit , Project Management

Grants & Sub Award Manager

Position Description:

TechnoServe seeks an experienced Grants Manager for an anticipated food systems development program in Kenya. The Grants & Sub Award Manager will be responsible for the implementation and management of the project’s grants program. The position will manage grants activity reporting, budget and program monitoring, and other operational activities in compliance with grant making guidelines. S/he will lead the design of a Grants Manual and develop criteria for recipients of grants. S/he will also monitor the performance of sub-awardees and compliance, including conducting monitoring visits. The Manager will provide technical assistance to sub-awardees to support their compliance and optimal performance.
This position will report to the Senior Finance and Administration Manager.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Sub-Award Management

Maintains programmatic and financial management files for grants and ensures audit trail for all necessary grant documentation.
Provides compliance support on sub-awards, including solicitations, due diligence, awards, implementation and post-sub-award close-out.
Ensures that sub-awardees are aware and trained on requisite flow-down requirements from the donor
Ensures that sub-awardees are adhering to the terms of their awards, are in compliance with requirements, and are submitting required deliverables on time
Works with the project and finance teams to align on process flow for invoices, payments and anticipated milestones
Works with TechnoServe’s Awards team on all sub-awards to issue new sub-awards and modifications
Aligns with the Awards team, finance and procurement staff to ensure that the right instrument is selected for different types of partnerships
Create and manage sub award monitoring plans. Coordinates and ensures timely financial disbursements, compliance with grants financial management policies, monitors all grant expenses, and provides regular updates on grant status.
Review sub award financial and narrative reports and ensure they align for the reporting period

Grants Planning and Implementation

Provides end-to-end support on grant planning, design, awards, implementation and post-grant close out
With guidance from the TechnoServe Awards team, develops and implements the use of a comprehensive grants manual that includes a range of modalities for creative and flexible implementation of grants.
With the TechnoServe Awards team, reviews technical and financial proposals from local partner organizations, including negotiating annual budgets, and reviews grantee financial expenditure reports for accuracy and adherence to the SOW and budget.
Participates in work planning and activity planning to align the grants program with overall project activities.
Coordinates the development of Annual Program Statements and Request for Applications (RFAs); co-host informational meetings (in person or virtual) for potential grantees.
Maintains timelines and details required for all grant activities;
Leads or supports market search and price analysis in coordination with technical staff.
Manages the evaluation and selection committee process for grantees.
Ensures all due diligence is conducted prior to grant awards, including environmental compliance.
Secures approvals to ensure compliance with internal and external award and policy requirements
Prepares grant agreements and amendments, explaining terms, conditions, roles, and responsibilities. Ensures that identified weaknesses in initial grantee assessments and related requirements are incorporated into the agreements explicitly/clearly with the required monitoring and actions on the part of the grantee.
Organizes kick-off meetings and apprises grantees of the responsibilities, requirements and policies and procedures to be followed during the life of the grant.
Ensures post award grant management in accordance with relevant regulations and generates reports of status of grant activities, such as forecasting payment, inventory, amendments, close outs, and sector specific data (i.e. monthly and quarterly reporting).
Monitors milestones and payment schedules, with Finance and Technical Teams to ensure on-time deliverables, payments, and cash flow requests.
Stays up to date with the latest developments in grants management, particularly as it pertains to grants to private sector actors, and within USAID’s market and food systems programs

Compliance:

Provides training, guidance, and direction to project staff on planning, implementation, and compliance of sub-award and grants policies, procedures, and instructions, specifically their role in the process.
Reviews grants for completeness and appropriateness with the work plan.
Ensures all required documentation is stored in required TechnoServe systems.
Monitors sub-award and grant milestones and requests for payments against grant agreements to ensure compliance. Provide regular milestone updates to internal stakeholders such as the Award team.
Trains on and enforces policies and procedures to prevent improprieties, intentional and unintentional.
Leads an annual audit of grant and sub-award files

Management:

Providing ongoing training, guidance, and direction to project technical and grants staff on planning, implementation, and compliance of grants and sub-award policies, procedures, and instructions.
Ensures that policies, procedures, and/or practices are being met.
Work closely with Finance and Admin team to develop clear process flow documents and templates to support the team in determining appropriate instruments for partnership engagement
Provides quality control on all documentation required with various departments i.e. technical, grants, and finance.
Supervises grant specialists and assistants.
Review newly awarded contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements advise teams on donor terms and conditions to support project implementation and compliance.
Prepare and disseminate Award Management Summaries, including coordinating with the project team to capture relevant project implementation detail as it relates to compliance.
Coordinate administrative kick-off calls for new sub-awards and grants.
Develop and review sub-agreements in accordance with prime agreements and their respective flow-down provisions.
Ensure donor milestones are completed and recorded, sub recipient monitoring is conducted and recorded, and closeout reports are completed and documented.
Prepare or review requests for donor approvals and modifications such as no-cost extensions, changes in key personnel, changes in the scope of work and program add-ons, and budget realignments.
Review and approve procurements for goods and services contracts and purchase orders in accordance with TechnoServe procurement policy and donor terms and conditions.
Monitor award closeout process and assist program/country staff in collecting necessary close-out documents in accordance with TechnoServe and USAID regulations. Develop donor-specific close plans for use by country staff.
Complete other tasks as assigned
Coordinate closely with other staff on partnerships requiring contracts or other procurement instruments

Basic Qualifications:

At least 5 years’ professional experience in grants or contracts management for a large-scale, complex international development assistance program. 7 years’ experience for Bachelor’s degree.
Progressively responsible work experience in managing grants as outlined in this job description.
Experiencing managing grants funds under USG especially USAID regulations strongly preferred;
Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply USG regulations (CFR and FAR) required
Experience with USAID required
Understanding of different partnership modalities (including MOUs, grants, sub-awards, and sub-contracts) particularly as they pertain to complex food systems programs that will include a mix of private sector, government, civil society and NGO partnerships.
Experience working with local organizations in Kenya preferred
Knowledge of development issues in the program regions, ability to travel and work in the field with administrative and subject area specialists.

Required Languages: Kiswahili and English Fluency Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized
Able to thrive in a dynamic team environment

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November 5, 2024
Partnerships and Grants Manager Senior Fundraising and Partnerships Officer- NRT Coast Region Internal Auditor

Job Purpose:

The Partnerships and Grants Manager will manage a portfolio of significant multi-lateral and bi-lateral funders. This involves identifying and evaluating potential funding opportunity, cultivating relationships with targeted funders (formal and informal reporting), leading and writing proposals and bids, coordinating internally across NRT’s cross-functional departments (finance, programmes, communications, M&E) to develop compelling proposals that help fill funding gaps, report on status of the grants. The Account Manager is also responsible for monitoring and tracking opportunities throughout the funding cycle, helping mitigate any risks or challenges that arise and working as a high performing team member.

Key roles/Responsibilities:

Manage a portfolio of bilateral, multi-lateral donors – ensuring both compliance and engagement plans to build strong, long-term partnerships.
Develop grant proposals and bids – especially for large funders such as European Commission, USAID, DANIDA, Sida, AfD, FCDO, UN, World Bank
Develop and implement engagement strategies to deepen relationships with funders and donors, creating long term relationships of trust mutual accountability.
Manage ad hoc teams and coordinate grant project planning and reporting – with ability to initiate internal teams of peers around an agreed timeline and set of deliverables.
Support basic proposal budgeting and reporting, helping review and explain financial reports and monitor burn rates.
Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information.
Ensure compliance with NRT policies and procedures and external (donor/legal/IRS) requirements.
Manage or participate in complex or sensitive negotiations with implementing partners, conservancy members and boards, and funders
Convey the mission of NRT to diverse groups who are important stakeholders.
Travel frequently and on short notice, work long and flexible hours as needed.
Coordinate reporting and providing information needed by partners/donors/stakeholders; ensuring financial, MERL and Program reports align.

Academic & Professional Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Business Management, Business Administration, Project Management or other relevant field such as ecology, biology, sociology, anthropology.
Master’s degree in relevant area will be an added advantage.
Possession of any relevant professional course and membership to a Professional Body will be an added advantage

Experience required:

At least 5-8 years relevant experience in managing large grants for Bilateral and Multilateral agencies.
Experience in convening proposal development workshops and leading process of developing grant proposals.
Interest in environment, climate, community based natural resource management, marine and terrestrial conservation, peace-building and development.
Deep familiarity with Kenyan or Ugandan conservation and development issues.
Experience in building and maintaining long-term relationships with external stakeholders.
Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects of donors in a donor tracking or CRM system.
Conversant in monitoring, evaluation, adaptation and learning frameworks – comfortable creating and reporting against logframes or result-based management indicators.
Experience in working with diverse, fast paced cross functional teams.
Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles and practices.

Technical & Behavioral competences:

High degree of integrity and commitment to addressing systemic inequalities and contributing to sustainable development for the benefit of all, especially vulnerable communities.
Knowledge of current trend in bilateral aid, global climate and biodiversity targets and desire to expand that knowledge base and skill sets.
An effective communicator in writing and spoken form.
Demonstrated experience using listening, diplomacy, and tact to build strong relationships and motivate and inspire donors and peers.
Strong organizational abilities and ability to self-manage.
Strategic, problem-solving mindset.
Sense of humour and ability to manage stress and deadlines
Appreciation for working in diverse teams on complex issues – ability to mentor and be mentored.

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Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their application including a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting relevant experience by close of business on Monday, 22nd April 2024 to: recruit@nrt-kenya.org.

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November 5, 2024
Funding Partnerships and Grants Manager

The Role

The Partnerships and Grants Manager will manage a portfolio of significant multi-lateral and bi-lateral funders. This involves identifying and evaluating potential funding opportunity, cultivating relationships with targeted funders (formal and informal reporting), leading and writing proposals and bids, coordinating internally across NRT’s cross-functional departments (finance, programmes, communications, M&E) to develop compelling proposals that help fill funding gaps, report on status of the grants. The Account Manager is also responsible for monitoring and tracking opportunities throughout the funding cycle, helping mitigate any risks or challenges that arise and working as a high performing team member.

Key Job Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of bilateral, multi-lateral donors – ensuring both compliance and engagement plans to build strong, long-term partnerships.
Develop grant proposals and bids – especially for large funders such as European Commission, USAID, DANIDA, Sida, AfD, FCDO, UN, World Bank
Develop and implement engagement strategies to deepen relationships with funders and donors, creating long term relationships of trust mutual accountability.
Manage ad hoc teams and coordinate grant project planning and reporting – with ability to initiate internal teams of peers around an agreed timeline and set of deliverables.
Support basic proposal budgeting and reporting, helping review and explain financial reports and monitor burn rates.
Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information.
Ensure compliance with NRT policies and procedures and external (donor/legal/IRS) requirements.
Manage or participate in complex or sensitive negotiations with implementing partners, conservancy members and boards, and funders
Convey the mission of NRT to diverse groups who are important stakeholders.
Travel frequently and on short notice, work long and flexible hours as needed.
Coordinate reporting and providing information needed by partners/donors/stakeholders; ensuring financial, MERL and Program reports align.
Any other duties that may be assigned, including dedicated special initiatives

Qualifications

At least 5-8 years relevant experience in managing large grants for bilateral and multilateral agencies; including convening proposal development workshops and leading process of developing grant proposals.
Strong interest and passion for environment, climate, community based natural resource management, marine and terrestrial conservation, peace-building and development issues, deep familiarity with Kenyan or Ugandan conservation and development issues.
Experience in building and maintaining long-term relationships with external stakeholders.
Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects of donors in a donor tracking or CRM system.
Conversant in monitoring, evaluation, adaptation and learning frameworks
Strategic, problem-solving mindset with a sense of humour and ability to manage stress and deadlines
Appreciation for working in diverse teams on complex issues – ability to mentor and be mentored.
Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Business Management, Business Administration, Project Management or other relevant field such as ecology, biology, sociology, anthropology – a Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

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November 5, 2024
Account Manager Copywriter Account Manager – Digital Marketing

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for an Account Manager. They should be comfortable multitasking and managing a team to execute client projects successfully.

Duration: 1 year Contract (Renewable)

Client Relationship Management: Serve as the main point of contact for assigned clients, understanding their business objectives, and building strong, long-term relationships thus ensuring retention
Internal Team Management: Manage and collaborate with cross-functional teams including copywriters, media buyers, community managers, graphic designers, photographers and any other key personnel contracted by the company to ensure seamless project execution and delivery
Campaign Strategy and Planning: Work collaboratively with clients to develop digital marketing strategies aligned with business objectives.
Budget Management: Manage campaign budgets effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to achieve client goals. This includes media, influencer, website budgets, etc.
Reporting and Analytics: Share performance reports, highlighting key metrics and insights including weekly and monthly reports, campaign reports, quarterly reports, etc.
Client Content: Thoroughly review content calendars created by the creative team to ensure accuracy and alignment with client requirements.
Prospect Pitches: Create proposals for submission to prospective clients as requested by the CEO.
Audit and Strategies: Lead and execute audits and strategies for both new and existing clients in collaboration with the copy and creative departments.
Upselling and Cross-Selling: Identify opportunities for upselling additional services or cross-selling complementary solutions.
Stay Informed About Industry Trends: Stay abreast of industry trends, digital marketing best practices, and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

2+ years in a similar role. Agency experience is a plus
Experience delivering client-focused solutions to customer needs
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Project Management experience is a plus
Proficiency in Google Drive

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careers@socialmedsdigital.com

November 5, 2024
Regional Project Finance Coordinator Regional Humanitarian Disarmament & Peacebuilding Manager

About the job

This Finance Coordinator provides overall advice, coordination, and technical support on finance to the project team.
This role has a regional focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the whole regional area. The role contributes to the development of strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to areas of operation under the project scope.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Support

Support the development and implementation of financial management capacity building of staff
Provide technical support and advice to the Finance team

Financial Management

In close cooperation with the Project Manager, reinforce existing procedures and systems for financial management and control in compliance with guidelines of DRC’s Operations Handbook, internal guidelines and donor requirements
Support timely delivery of quality financial reports to donors and internal reports to colleagues and HQ
Ensure compliance with relevant country statutory and other financial obligations such as tax, levies and statutory returns
Monthly financial briefings to the Project Manager
Ensure thorough and effective budgetary control in the Project
Liaise with the Project Manager on key financial issues for the project, including co-funding, financial reporting, key variances and any remedial action
Collecting cash forecasts from the Project Manager and requesting funds in a timely manner
Maintain a continuous overview of funding levels and pay particular attention to shared support costs, including staff salaries
Ensure all required documentation for financial audits in cooperation with Coordination staff and HQ
Ensure monthly meetings are held with the project manager to discuss key variances, reasons for these, and any remedial action that is required
Prepare for local audits
Contribute to the development of proposals with regards to budgeting in cooperation with the Project Manager

About you

To be successful in this role we expect the following:

Minimum 3-5 years’ of international practical experience in financial management
Proven experience in managing large budgets
Competence in providing technical guidance and training
Proven experience in working with national partners, local/government authorities
Working experience with relevant donors (e.g. UNHCR, ECHO, OFDA, WFP, DFID or BPRM guidelines)
Advanced proficiency in Excel
Full professional proficiency in English
Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting or Business Administration

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November 5, 2024
Risk, ESG and Impact Officer Risk, ESG and Impact Analyst

Your tasks

You will be supporting the Manager in developing and implementing strategies to assess, monitor and enhance the risk management, ESG performance and impact of our investment portfolio. In this role, you will have the exciting opportunity to contribute to the sustainable development goals while driving positive change in the impact sectors we invest in — financial inclusion, sustainable agriculture and food, and safe drinking water.
In particular, we are seeking a dedicated gender specialist for this position, who will support in integrating robust gender analysis into our investment strategies, provide capacity building to the investment team, and foster a culture of gender sensitivity in investment processes and outcomes.

You will be responsible for identifying, analysing, evaluating, communicating, and consulting on portfolio risks (including ESG and impact) in line with the general credit, ESG and impact risk policies of Incofin IM as well as with the specific fund risk appetite to limit the exposure to losses and reputational risks and ensure sustainable growth of the company and the assets under management. This will include:

Implementing and maintaining a robust risk (including ESG) management system, which includes evaluating the efficiency of the system in identifying, screening and assessing credit, ESG and impact risks in accordance with best practices, investors requirements and regulations. This will include periodic reviews and updates of the tools, processes and guidelines to ensure that risk, ESG and impact factors are systematically evaluated across all investment stages.
Designing and implementing a robust impact measurement and evaluation system. This entails developing and maintaining existing methodologies and tools for measuring and evaluating the impact of investments on environmental, social and economic outcomes set out by the specific funds. You will collaborate with impact measurement specialists to ensure accurate and credible reporting of impact metrics, as needed.
Conducting reviews of high-risk transactions in line with the risk review criteria set by the Risk Management Committee (RMC) to assess the credit quality at the pre-investment stage. The reviews shall include checks on financial, ESG and impact risks of the transaction and when relevant, may include onsite due diligence visits.
Conducting field visits regularly to 1) assess the operational, country, and credit risks of our investments, 2) ensure high-quality due diligence processes are upheld by the investment team, 3) conduct quality spot checks, and 4) provide on-the-ground training to the investment team.
Monitoring and reporting on counter party, ESG and impact performance. This shall include establishing monitoring mechanisms to track the credit risk, ESG risk and impact performance of portfolio companies. Prepare regular reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, including the Risk Management Committee, Investment Committees and investors, to provide a comprehensive assessment on the portfolio risk, ESG performance, impact metrics and progress towards sustainability goals. This shall include financial covenants, counterparty risk scores, key risk indicators, impact indicators and social undertakings.
Monitoring and reporting on market risks associated with investments including country risk, operational risk, commodity & price risk mitigation aspects, crop risk, concentration risks, new products and activities, FX and interest rate volatility, etc. to stay abreast of emerging risks and opportunities, and minimize exposure to losses.
Organizing and delivering risk, ESG and impact trainings to internal colleagues and external stakeholders (i.e. investors, investment committee, investees…), including content development and presentation.
Driving a generative culture of risk, ESG and impact awareness. Build working relationships with the first line of defence colleagues to ensure a sustainable risk culture, including contributing to standardization and optimization of processes, and consulting to understand their data needs.
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy. You will engage with external stakeholders (including industry bodies, NGOs, regulators) to stay abreast of emerging ESG-Impact trends (i.e. specifically on gender), standards and best practices in ESG and impact methodologies, including representing Incofin in relevant conferences to advocate for policies and practices that promote responsible business practices.
Other supporting tasks such as new fund development and internal control activities.

Your profile

Minimum of 3-5 years of proven track record in credit assessment, risk management, ESG, sustainability, impact investment or related fields in agri-food value chain and financial inclusion is mandatory, combined with a relevant university degree.
Experience in implementing ESG and Impact frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g. IFC Performance Standards, SDGs, USSEPM, SFDR, Operating Principles of Impact Management).
Strong understanding of gender issues and their intersectionality with other social, economic, and environmental factors.
Experience in conducting gender analyses and integrating gender considerations into investment processes.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex data efficiently.
Proficient in delivering dynamic presentations and communicating effectively with diverse audiences.
Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously across different stakeholders.
Passion for sustainable development and commitment to drive positive social and environment change.
Commitment to promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment through finance.
Ability to work collaboratively with the global teams and adapt working hours, ability to manage work with tight deadlines and ability to adapt to evolving or rapidly changing environments.
Fluent English is mandatory.
The role will require appr. 30%-40% traveling.

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Please send your CV and application letter in English with your salary request to applications@incofin.com by April 21, 2024.

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applications@incofin.com

November 5, 2024
Executive Director

About the role:

In alignment with a new 5-Year Strategy, adopted by our Board of Directors in December 2023, the

Executive Director is responsible for developing, leading, implementing and executing the mission and strategic goals of the organisation while overseeing the operations and administration of our Kenya-based campus in alignment with our core values and consistent with our reputation as a trusted,
mission-centered member of the communities served by our work.
Importantly, the Executive Director is responsible for building internal capacity and ensuring the success of our Kenya-based team, with focused attention on the development, mentoring, and achievement of professionals in managerial-level positions. The Executive Director leads the team in establishing trusted partnerships, innovating activities aligned with our ToC, and capturing key learnings that optimize impact and improve financial efficiency.
Finally, the Executive Director serves as the face of Flying Kites in Kenya, establishing and positively influencing our reputation with partners, donors, peer organizations, government officials, and beneficiary communities. This role reports to and partners with the US-Based Founder and CEO and co-founder who is responsible for setting the strategic vision and fundraising targets for the organization.

Your Responsibilities will include:

Organizational Strategy & Culture

Lead the development, oversight and annual review of programmatic and organizational growth in alignment with our mission.
Collaborate as a primary thought and strategic partner with the CEO in moving the organization forward and upward.
Steward our organizational vision, strategy, identity and brand.
Pursue and secure strategic partnerships that support program enrichment, funding, growth, and development.
Oversee and collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure cross-functional implementation of strategy and achieve operational excellence
Increase organisational visibility in Kenya and East Africa by developing and pursuing a robust networking and positioning strategy aligned with our long-term goals for scaling our work, including in partnerships at the national government level.
Envision and lead overall organizational culture strategies, including talent development and mentoring initiatives, ensuring the growth and sustainability of highly effective and collaborative teams to lead our work.
Mentor and support the Director of Programs, Director of Operations & Administration, and Director of Education in the leadership and development of their growing teams, including the introduction of strategies for succession planning.
Support and contribute to fundraising strategies and donor engagement objectives in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and the Director of Development.
Continually assess, identify, and address gaps and weaknesses to improve programmatic and operational performance, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Advise Board of Directors and Audit Committee; effectively communicate and present financial, programmatic and other reports at Board of Directors meetings and other fora.
Lead, coach, and manage teams through periods of organizational transformation and change in alignment with long-term strategies for expansion and scale.

Program & Impact Measurement

Oversee and collaborate with the Director of Programs, supporting innovation and effective strategies aligned with our vision.
Lead and oversee the implementation of a monitoring, evaluation, and learning “MEL” framework and infrastructure aimed at clearly and effectively measuring, documenting and communicating the impact of our work while positioning Flying Kites as a learning-impact driven and evidence-based organization.
Support and coach the Director of Programs and members of the Programs Team to establish and monitor program performance metrics; prepare and deliver accurate and timely reports that effectively track progress and exhibit desired outcomes.
Oversee, support and coach the Director of Education to lead teachers in the establishment of Flying Kites Academy as a model school for gender equity and an institution that prioritizes outcomes beyond exam scores.
Ensure that all programmatic and organisational activities achieve clearly-stated objectives, meet the needs of beneficiaries, and are implemented to the highest standards, on time, and within budget.

Operations & Finance

Oversee and collaborate with the Director of Operations & Administration in the day-to-day leadership and management of personnel, partner relationships, programs, operations, and activities in support of established goals and objectives and demonstrated by measurable and documented results.
Develop and manage the operating budget for each fiscal year, seeking and pursuing activities, partnerships, and other strategies to optimize program costs, and enrich the quality of services.
Collaborate with Directors to recommend, communicate and institutionalize “best practice” policies and procedures that support the effective administration of programs and operations.
Coach and support Directors and Managers in the recruitment, professional development, and retention of highly effective teams including through assigned accountabilities, annual performance appraisals, and the principle-based administration of salary adjustments based on consistent standards.
Prepare and conduct annual performance appraisals for Director of Programs, Director of Operations and Administration, and Director of Education.
Identify, assess, control, and eliminate unacceptable risks to the organisation while ensuring compliance with national and local laws, regulations and financial management standards.
Collaborate with the Director of Finance & Governance (US) and Manager of Finance (Kenya) to ensure compliance with annual audit requirements.

We are looking for

An inspiring motivator who is deeply passionate and knowledgeable about gender equity and barriers to education for girls in Kenya.
A creative visionary with a high level of strategic thinking, having successfully led organizations through various stages of growth.
A self-reliant, results-oriented, and community-centered leader with a commitment to working and living in rural Kenya.
5+ years highest-level leadership – in a similar or Deputy Director role – at a charitable or non-governmental organization, preferably in the gender equity or education sector.
Well-developed and mature professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment with stakeholders and colleagues at all organizational levels.
Exceptional written, oral, and presentation skills.
Strong operational and administrative skills, including use of tools and software for fiscal management, understanding of HR processes, and the attentiveness needed to manage risk and ensure compliance with regulatory and legal issues.
A high level of emotional intelligence and history of success developing and leading highly effective teams through change and organizational growth.
Track record of creatively solving problems, making sound decisions, and exercising excellent judgment.
Experience working in a child-centered environment with a demonstrated ability to respond quickly and maintain composure during situations that impact the safety and security of children.
Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask, prioritize effectively, and adhere to deadlines.
Superior people management skills; ability to influence and engage the team, peers, and beneficiaries towards the achievement of a common goal.
Track record in partnership building and management across diverse stakeholders
Highly responsive, flexible, collaborative, and proactive.
Exceptional analytical skills to effectively assess, monitor, and communicate data.
High level of proficiency in the use of computers and technology, including Microsoft and Google Suite applications.
Ability to manage and be accountable for the handling of confidential and sensitive information.
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Health, Social Work, NGO Management, or related field.
A Master’s Degree or higher will be an added advantage.

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November 5, 2024
Kuza Jamii Grants Officer Kuza Jamii Economic Inclusion Program (EIP) Technical Advisor

Duties and Responsibilities

General

Support the manager in coordinating all other partner’s requirements especially the audit and reviews.
Handle correspondence and matters concerning grant management in consultation with the Project Manager and Grants Manager
Co-ordinate the project’s grants accounting, reporting, compliance and risk management
Review and finalize sub grants budgets, prepare contracts/agreements, facilitate funds disbursement and follow up on compliance.
Manage sub grants agreements by ensuring compliance with the terms, rules, regulations, legal and regulatory requirements governing the award.
Developing action plans on all findings and working with partners to initiate the recommendations and close up.

Grant Management and Reporting

Support in monitoring of sub awardee budgets, expenditure tracking, timely reporting and implementation of risk mitigating measures.
Ensure timely, accurate reporting from partners to allow consolidation and submission of the program and finance report within the set timelines. Assist in the preparation of progress update reports as per donor requirements and BOMA policies.
Provide feedback to all Sub recipients on grants performance.
Work closely with Grants Manager to ensure accurate and timely disbursement and liquidation of sub-award expenses. Ensure a comprehensive review of partner budgets.
Maintain an updated grants matrix for each sub awardee that informs regular decision making as well as used as a reference tool when reviewing partner cash requests.

Training

Provide on-site mentorship to sub recipients and capacity development to them to plan, implement, monitor and report on grants awarded.

Experience and Qualifications

A University Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a relevant field, or a combination of experience and education working in this sector.
Certified Public Accountant (CPAK), Certified Financia Analyst (CFA) or ACCA or any other relevant certification.
Proven working experience of at least 5 years in managing sub-grants and donor funding in NGOs with knowledge of project cycle management.
Experience supporting large donor funded project is an advantage.
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle the pressure.
Cultural sensitivity

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November 5, 2024
Enterprise Development Advisor Readvertisement : Enterprise Finance Advisor Senior HR Specialist Business Strategy Manager Inclusive Business Manager

Position Description:

The Enterprise Development Advisor will provide On-site / embedded support to strengthen the technical capabilities of partner organizations. He/ She will provide training, coaching, material adaptation, shadowing, etc to enhance their technical capacities and ensure effective program implementation. Reporting to the Partnerships Manager, the Enterprise Development Advisor will work closely with the partner organizations identified in the program to ensure the program achieves its objectives.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Capacity Building and Training

Review and upskill relevant TechnoServe enterprise development philosophies, approaches, and materials, with a focus on the blue economy sector.
Build the capacity of key implementation partners allocated to them in areas of program implementation, youth engagement, and delivery of enterprise development training specific to the blue economy.
Provide technical training and coaching to partners adopting TechnoServe delivery approaches within the blue economy framework.
Adapt TechnoServe training curriculum to align with the unique needs and challenges of the blue economy sector.
Coordinate Training of Trainers (TOTs) and Training of Trainees (TTTs) sessions, ensuring that all training manuals are tailored to the requirements of the blue economy sector.

Diagnosis and Evaluation

Ensure efficient and effective implementation of program activities, outputs, and outcomes within the blue economy sector.
Build the capacity of implementing partners to conduct baseline, midline, and end-line surveys specific to the blue economy, delivery of digital training, one-on-one coaching to micro-enterprises, and formation of business groups.
Collaborate closely with the TechnoServe Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) teams to ensure proper data collection and monitoring within the blue economy context.

Stakeholder engagement and collaboration

Support stakeholder engagement within the blue economy sector.
Backstop communications and outreach initiatives related to the blue economy.

Reporting and Knowledge Management

Facilitate knowledge sharing and learning specifically related to the blue economy.
Support partners in mapping out program regions and beneficiaries within the blue economy sector in preparation for mobilization and recruitment.
Assist partners in adopting digital training methods, especially within the context of the blue economy, utilizing TechnoServe regenerative training modules.

Aftercare and continuous support

Collaborate and communicate with the Partnership Manager and local partners to provide aftercare activities.
Offer shadowing and on-site support to partners within the blue economy sector.
Provide weekly updates on the progress of the program, highlighting any unique challenges and learnings, particularly related to the blue economy.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Partnerships Manager, with a focus on supporting the blue economy initiatives.

Required skills and experiences:

Bachelor’s degree in business-related fields such as Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, or MIS. Holders of blue economy-related degrees have an added advantage.
Minimum of 3 years of experience working with MSMEs, preferably within the blue economy sector; experience working with marginalized communities is an added advantage.
Proven experience in Training of Trainers (TOT) specifically tailored to the needs of the blue economy sector.
Familiarity with coastal communities and understanding of their unique economic challenges and opportunities.
Experience in developing or adapting curriculum content related to the blue economy, and fluency in both English and Swahili is essential.
Strong planning skills and the ability to generate innovative solutions in highly dynamic work situations within the context of the blue economy.
Demonstrated ability to prepare and present well-written, cohesive analyses and reports focusing on the blue economy sector.
Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and cross-cultural skills, with a particular focus on building relationships within the blue economy ecosystem.
Up-to-date knowledge of recent trends in the MSME sector, specifically within the blue economy context in the country.
Proven track record of building strong client and stakeholder relationships with various entities such as government ministries, private sector companies, financial institutions, business associations, and academic institutions operating within the blue economy sector.
Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to effectively utilize digital tools for data analysis and presentation within the blue economy framework.

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Analyst – Grants Management

About the position

The Analyst – Grants Management will support the administration and management of the assigned portfolio of grants, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, excellent donor stewardship, and timely and high-quality information management for the Alliance. The Analyst will also be responsible for the administration of sub-grants awarded under her/his portfolio of grants, ensuring assessment of partners’ capacity and compliance of sub-granting contracts with prime donor requirements.

Key duties & responsibilities

Grants Administration

Provide support to the management and monitoring of the portfolio of projects assigned and ensure that the commitments of the Legal documents with the donors and partners are accomplished in the dates established
Conduct review of donor contracts against the Alliance’s policies and procedures and facilitate the process of contract clearance and signature
Facilitate the negotiation of contracts with donors for their subsequent execution taking into account the policies and procedures established by the organization
Set up new grants in the systems and communicate grant opening to internal stakeholders so they are duly informed of compliance requirements and passport information of the grant
Maintain an overview of reporting requirements (deadlines, templates, etc.) and communicate it regularly to relevant internal stakeholders
Work closely with the resource mobilization unit, finance, legal, researchers and other areas of the organization to ensure that contracts are executed on time
Liaise with donors on all grant-related issues, including submission of donor reports and requests for project modifications
Support scientists in the overall management and monitoring of grants, sharing information about compliance requirements and reviewing adherence to them

Sub-grants administration

Coordinate capacity assessment and due diligence review of prospective partners
Ensure Partners’ awareness of reporting requirements, research ethics and contractual compliance
Support the review of Sub-grant agreements connected to the assigned project portfolio to ensure compliance with prime donor’s requirements
Track and collect cleared reports to be filed in the appropriate digital repositories
Provide ongoing support to internal stakeholders and partners throughout the Sub-grant lifecycle on administrative and compliance issues including contract modifications

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in international development, International Relations, Economics, Business Administration or another relevant field
Experience in the administration and monitoring of grants (review and negotiation of grant contracts, donor reporting, monitoring of grant implementation, development or implementation of grant-related procedures, grants management training and facilitation)
Experience of project management, including understanding of project budgeting, budget management and financial issues
Proficiency in relevant software programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines while still maintaining attention to detail and accuracy, and problem solve effectively
Proven track record of building collaborative relationships across and within internal teams, and with external stakeholders
Demonstrated to ability to work effectively as part of a team with people in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment, including with external stakeholders; excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written including the ability to organize and write clear and concise reports
Knowledge of the CGIAR and/or international development agencies
Experience of implementing and/or using information management systems (grants databases, ERP systems, etc.)
Experience and capacity to build long-term relationships with stakeholders

Applications MUST include reference number REF : 103633- Analyst – Grants Management as the position applied for. Cover letter and CV should be saved as one document using the candidate’s last name, first name for ease of sorting. The Alliance collects and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.Applications closing date: 10th April 2024

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November 5, 2024