KPMG Senior and Junior Grants Associates

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Junior Grant Associate

•Be a key team member of the grants management team on assignments for various donors. •Support the team leader and/or the grant and fund manager in the grants management cycle from inception/set-up, implementation and grant close-out, including: •Support preparation of grant management policies and procedures; •Conduct fiduciary risk assessments, due diligence assessments and capacity assessments of fund applicants; •Undertake pre-contract support: review of proposal budgets and contractual documentation. •Provide input into grant memorandum for presentation to Programme Steering Committee; •Provide contracting support: input into preparation of grant agreements; •Grant monitoring: Track disbursements, review and analysis of grantee reports, feedback and follow-up. Input into disbursement decisions, monitoring visits and general correspondence with grantees and other stakeholders; •Procurement support and processing; and •Involvement in internal financial processes and donor reporting for grant programmes.

Senior Grant Associate Undertake all of the above at a higher level and in addition;

•Supervise and manage a team of junior associates; •Provide training and coaching to junior associates; •Support the team leader and/or the grant and fund manager in operational team management and regular grant management meetings; and •Liaise with donors, grantees and stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

•Bachelors degree from a reputable university; •Either of the following professional qualifications: CPA or ACCA or equivalent; •For Junior Grant Associate, a minimum of 2 years work experience in a reputable professional services firm, ideally in grant management, audit/assurance; •For Senior Grant Associate, a minimum of 4 years work experience in a reputable professional services firm, ideally in grant management, audit/assurance. Two of these four years must be in fund/grant management in a professional services firm or an international NGO; •Additional qualifications including CISA, CIA, CFA, IMIS and recognised programme management methodologies and training will be an added advantage; and •Experience of working with donors and civil society organisations will be an added advantage.

Skills and Attributes

•Energetic, dynamic and innovative individuals; •Good interpersonal skill and ability to work as a member of a team; •Strong communications skills - liaising with clients, management and staff, in person, via phone or in writing; and •Well developed problem solving abilities and strong analytical skills. We expect the candidates for the Senior Grants Associate position to demonstrate a higher level of some of the above skills and attributes.

How to apply:

Nationals of IDAS countries mentioned above are highly encouraged to apply. If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please forward your curriculum vitae giving details of your qualifications and experience quoting the job codes per job indicating the country on or before Friday 15 February 2013 todasrecruit@kpmg.co.ke.