Interested candidates must have legal authority to work in kenya
PATH is an international nonprofit organization that transforms global health through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines and devices to collaborative programs with communities. Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full potential
PATH Kenya Country program is seeking to recruit a Senior Grants Officer to work in the APHIAplus Western Kenya project. The Senior Grants Officer will be responsible for the effective management of the grants function and ensure timely and accurate reporting on grants expenditures to both internal and external stakeholders. He/She will oversee the review of budgets with Community Based Organizations ( CBOs), prepare sub-agreements for the CBOs and supervise the grants officers. Specific responsibilities include:
- Lead in the pre-funding capacity assessment of the potential grantees and provide follow up training to build their skills.
- Manage the receiving and reviewing proposals/grant applications to assess compliance with relevant guidelines and carrying out technical reviews.
- Manage the selection of grantees for award including design of selection criteria for sub-grantees and conducting pre-award assessments.
- Oversee reviewing and finalizing budgets with the CBOs, preparation of contracts/agreements for the CBOs and the follow up on compliance.
- Regularly check the grantees' financial reports for accuracy, accountability and compliance with USAID requirements in accordance with their own established procedures.
- Design and implement systems and procedures that meet PATH standards to ensure effective internal controls and minimize risks.
- Supervise the grants team in strengthening the financial and grant management, monitor grant control and implement improvements to the system as necessary.
- Participate in the close out of the partner organizations and ensure that all the partners submit their final financial reports as per donor rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of U.S. government grant making rules and regulations.
- Excellent Skills in budget management.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to manage a complex and diverse workload under tight deadlines.
- Detail oriented; high degree of accuracy and strong analytical skills.
- Excellent computer proficiency, particularly working with spreadsheets and databases.
- Preven effectiveness working as a team member under minimum supervision
Certified Public Accountant with a Master's degree in business adminstration, accounting, finance or related field plus a minimum of seven years of experience in a non-profit environment. Experience must include managing grants and sub-grants
Senior Grants Officer, Kenya Country Program
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