Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) is a humanitarian relief organisation created by the Act of Parliament, Cap 256 of the Laws of Kenya of 21st December 1965.
Its vision is to be the most effective, most trusted and self sustaining humanitarian organisation in Kenya.
KRCS has been appointed the Principal Recipient (PR) for Global Fund (GF) Round 10 HIV Grant. It is in this respect that the Society has set up the Global Fund Programme Management Unit (GF PMU).
The unit is looking for qualified persons to fill the following position:
Position Title: Grants Manager
1 Position
Reporting to: Head of Grants and Finance
Job Location: KRCS Headquarters
Overall Purpose
- Reporting to the Head of Grants and Finance, the Grants Manager will be responsible for coordination and management of all financial aspects of the programme by operationalising programme grants management systems to ensure there is full compliance with contract obligations and that all funds utilised are well documented, accounted for and reported.
- S/He shall be responsible for the design, planning and implementation of an integrated Grants and Quality Assurance systems (GQAs) for the GF programme operations aimed at facilitating decision-making processes and promoting accountability.
- Provide technical and operational support in the design, planning and implementation of an integrated Grants and Quality Assurance systems (GQAs) for the GF programme operations aimed at facilitating decision making processes and promoting accountability.
- Grants and contract Management, compliance enforcement and coordination of financial aspects of the programme to ensure the programme achieves full contract compliance and that the programme effectively interprets and operationalises the contract requirements.
- Ensure that all Performance Framework targets are fully contracted in line with funds allocation per service area, funds are utilised as per approved budget, are adequately documented, accounted for and within the programme period.
- Coordinate audits of the PR and Sub-recipient (SR) in liaison with the Finance and Internal Audit Departments to ensure the programme is cleared in all audit requirements.
- Manage Funds disbursement requests to the PR and SRs while ensuring that bottlenecks to funds flow are addressed and programme financial risks are adequately managed.
- Manage programme budget and grants portfolio performance monitoring to ensure adequate controls for efficient funds utilisation by use of tracking tools and grants management plans.
- Monitor and track the utilisation of PR’s capital and operational expenditure against approved plans and ensure compliance.
- Postgraduate qualification in Business Management, Finance, Economics or equivalent qualifications.
- Over five (5) years relevant experience in areas of Grant Management coupled with Programme Management including Monitoring and Evaluation.
- Previous work in HIV/AIDS and or Health Grant Programmes will be an added advantage.
- Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and political issues and ability to influence and resolve differences and conflicts
- Demonstrated technical expertise in Strategic Management, Project Planning and Budgeting, Resource Management, Implementation ability as well as Programme Monitoring and Evaluation
- Ability to develop and implement performance management system, giving candid performance feedback and supporting professional development efforts
- Considerable knowledge of management information systems, proficiency in database systems, spreadsheet and flow chart applications, and budgeting.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, analyse financial and operational data and information, think analytically and critically.
All applications should be sent to:
The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P. O. Box 40712-00100
Nairobi
So as to reach him not later than Friday, 23rd September 2011.
