The Maanisha programme is a community focused initiative of AMREF in Kenya. It aims at sustained reduction in HIV incidence, reduced HIV related mortality and morbidity, and social protection of HIV infected and affected people. “Maanisha” is a Swahili word that means “giving meaning to”.
The programme aims at giving meaning to the war against HIV/AIDS in Kenya through working with more than 700 Civil Society Organisations in partnership with NACC, ministries of health and other government ministries in four provinces. The Maanisha Programme wishes to recruit three Grants Officers.
The incumbents will be based in Kakamega, Kericho and Kisumu and will report to the Grants Manager.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage the resources for grant component in the region, ensuring equitable distribution and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) compliance as per set guidelines
- Receive and review proposals/grant applications to assess compliance with relevant guidelines and carry out technical reviews
- Assist in reviewing and finalising budgets with the CSOs, prepare contracts/agreements for the CSOs and follow up on compliance
- Provide feedback to all applicants and handle correspondences and matters in regard to grant application in consultation with the Grants Manager and Project Officer
- Participate in pre-funding capacity assessment of potential grantees
- Mentor CSOs and provide technical advice and capacity development to CSOs to plan, implement, monitor and report on grants awarded
- Receive and review grants reports for all funded CSOs and recommend any measures that may be appropriate for the success of the programme
- Work with the Grants Manager and field PIT to harmonise and foster consistency in communication with all partners on issues that relate to grant component within the region
- In liaison with the Grants Manager, ICT Manager and field PIT maintain and ensure appropriate updates to the GMIS including supervision of data entry, data analysis, accuracy and periodic feedback
- Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project as per donor requirements.
- Provide technical support in development and writing of concepts and proposals for research, documentation and fund raising.
Qualifications and Competencies
The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and CPA(K) II or its equivalent. ICT proficient. Over three years of relevant work experience in managing CSOs grants within a busy NGO. The candidate should have proven abilities/experience in managing CSOs grants, understanding of community development issues, proven capacity building and mentoring for grassroot CSOs, pre-funding assessment, contract design, compliance management, data analysis, budget and report review for CSOs. Good report writing, communication and presentation skills both written and oral. Good interpersonal skills and demonstrates high integrity.
These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and development-oriented professionals. If you meet the qualifications specified above, send your application letter include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees and CV to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF in Kenya, by email to recruitment@amref.org.
Please quote the position and reference number (KCO/HR/024/2011) in the subject matter. The closing date for submitting applications is May 31, 2011. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
