Creative Associates International, Inc. (CAII) NGo jobs in Kenya.
Closing date: 24 Jun 2010
Location: Kenya
Closing date: 24 Jun 2010
Location: Kenya
Creative Associates International, Inc. (Creative) is seeking a Sr. Grants Manager for an anticipated USAID-funded grants-based project to support the government and people of Somalia by promoting stabilizing influences through the implementation of small activities and grants.
Position Summary
The Sr. Grants Manager will be responsible for oversight and management of the project’s grants under contract component. S/he Advises and assists in the design, development, and oversight of the Contractor’s grants management policies, procedures and practices. Provides policy guidance and interpretation for program staff as well as grantees. Analyzes and evaluates grant applications, proposals, and awards to ensure adherence to grants management policies. Ensures proper negotiation of the terms and conditions for grants and views and analyzes budget estimates for reasonableness and consistency.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Three-to-five years’ experience in USAID grants design and administration, management and oversight.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in business administration or a relevant field;
- Demonstrable experience managing grants under contracts or sub-grants for USAID or other international donor-funded projects contracts, grants and cooperative agreements;
- Experience with the administrative, financial and programmatic aspects of issuing grants;
- Ability to work with diverse teams;
- Excellent oral and written English and communication skills;
- And strong organizational skills.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in business administration or a relevant field;
- Demonstrable experience managing grants under contracts or sub-grants for USAID or other international donor-funded projects contracts, grants and cooperative agreements;
- Experience with the administrative, financial and programmatic aspects of issuing grants;
- Ability to work with diverse teams;
- Excellent oral and written English and communication skills;
- And strong organizational skills.
Desired Skills and Qualifications
- Previous experience working in East Africa;
- Experience in conflict, post-conflict, or transitional state environments highly desirable
- Experience in conflict, post-conflict, or transitional state environments highly desirable
How to apply
To apply for this position, please complete and submit our simple on-line form, where you can upload your résumé and other documents.
To apply for this position, please complete and submit our simple on-line form, where you can upload your résumé and other documents.
Only if you are unable to submit online, may you send your résumé and cover letter by e-mail to RMS@caii.com with “Kenya/Somalia – Sr. Grants Manager CODE:PRP47973″ on the subject line. Please note only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please. Creative is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA).
