Thursday, August 18, 2011

GRANTS AND CONTRACTS OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

GRANTS AND CONTRACTS OFFICER
Our client is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child
survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership with the public and
private sectors, this non-profit organization provides life-saving products, clinical
services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most
vulnerable populations to lead healthy lives.
We are looking to fill the position of a Grants and Contracts Officer. The Grants and
contracts officer will provide guidance on the development and monitoring of sub
awards, support on award management issues as well as ensure the organizations sub
award systems function.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Grants and Contracts, the role holder will be
expected to;
 Support systems to track sub awards, prime award terms and conditions and to
monitor basic information about awards;
 Provide award oversight support on general prime award management issues,
including approval requirements and guidance on donor regulations;
 Undertake sub awards reviews by providing guidance on selection and use of sub
awards templates and review draft sub awards and modifications for completeness;

 Work closely with the senior manager to ensure alignment of sub awards with
Prime Award terms and conditions as well as assist platform staff in the negotiation
of sub awards as needed;
 Provide support to sub award monitoring by providing input on the development
and revision of tools to be used by platforms, grants & contracts, regional and
program staff as appropriate.
 Support development of training around sub awards on the use of sub
award/subcontract management tools;
 Contribute to grants & contracts team efforts to build capacity and knowledge at the
platform level.
Requirements
You will have a degree in business administration or business related field with over 3
years experience in international Prime and/or Sub award/Subcontract
administration. Ability to read and understand award terms and conditions to support
project implementation will be necessary. Working knowledge of database
applications, word processing and Excel will be essential; experience working with
donors and International Non profit organizations will be a definite advantage. We are
also looking for an individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Your application should demonstrate how your experience matches our requirements.
It should include an up-to-date CV, the names and addresses of three referees, current
remuneration package, valid email address and daytime contact telephone number.
Closing date: 24th August 2011

Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Web: www.adeptsys.biz