MATCHING INVESTMENT GRANTS OFFICER
CNFA Inc. is a Washington, DC - based, non - partisan, not - for - profit international
development organization dedicated to stimulating sustainable economic growth and to reducing
poverty around the world by nurturing entrepreneurship, agricultural enterprises and market
linkages.
Applications are invited from qualified candidates for a three - year USAID funded program for
the position of Matching Investment Grants Officer based in Garissa
The successful candidate will be responsible for matching investment grants under USAID funded
Kenya Drylands Livestock Development Program (KDLDP)
Principal Responsibilities
The Matching Investment Grants Officer will develop an integrated grants management system
and establish criteria for grant review and award, ensuring transparency in the application199
award process, that implementation and outcomes are in accordance with program objectives and
CNFA’s and USAIDs grant making policies.
Participate in review of grant applications and assess local organization’s technical and
administrative capacity to execute the programs funded by the grants; ensure solicitations meet
USAID requirements for solicitation of sub-grants.
Ensure timely receipt of sub-grantee reports and working with sub-grantees to ensure ability to
comply with requirements of sub-award. Monitor grant implementation and grantee performance,
and ensure that procedures are established and complied with for grant development, worthiness,
implementation, management, monitoring, evaluation, and closing.
Any other duties as may be assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism:
•
In-depth knowledge of and extensive experience in Matching Investment Grants design,
development, management, and implementation;
• Conceptual capacity to understand Matching Grants Investment processes and operational
issues so as to thoroughly analyze and evaluate critical and operational matters.
Communication:
• Communicate effectively -internally and externally
• Ability to coordinate the work of others, to work to tight deadlines, and handle multiple
concurrent projects and activities.
Teamwork:
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working
relations.
Qualifications
Education:
University degree in related field is required. Diploma with extensive experience may be
considered.
Work Experience
• A minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in Matching Investment Grants
Management.
• Experience in dealing with Livestock Program in Arid and Semi-arid areas and dealing
with pastoralists/ farmers will be added advantage
Languages
• Fluency in oral and written English and Kiswahili
• Knowledge of Somali language would be an asset.
You will submit your resume and cover letter to kdldpjobs@cnfakenya.org
or
Post Office Box 14184-00800
Nairobi
By 31st August 2011
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
CNFA is an “equal opportunities” employer