VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Act Change Transform (Act!) is a Kenyan NGO that was registered in September 2001 as Pact Kenya. It rebranded in September 2011 to become a fully autonomous Kenyan NGO. Act!s mission is to enable citizens and communities in Kenya and neighboring countries to live a life of dignity by strengthening individuals and organizations to be effective agents of positive change, transforming development practices of Civil Society and leading by example, demonstrating effectiveness and efficiency in the way we do business. Act! focuses on four thematic platforms: Democracy and Human Rights, Environment and Natural Resource Management, Peace Building and Conflict Transformation and Livelihood Enhancement GRANTS OFFICER-2 Positions: Reporting to the Grants Manager, the Grants Officer will be based in Nairobi and will primarily ensure proper maintenance and functioning of the grants management system. This shall include monitoring the grants making and management process from solicitation through close out and ensuring proper compliance with all donor regulations. Education, Experience and Qualifications: The minimum required academic and professional skills for the jobholder to perform successfully in their job are: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting or related business field At least CPA II professional certification At least three (3) years’ experience supporting administration of grants and contracts Previous work experience in grants or finance related field especially on USAID, SIDA and DFID funded projects Willingness to travel extensively within Kenya, work extended periods in the field and interact effectively with local communities and willingness to learn new approaches. Highly proficient in MS Office applications and use of internet for research purposes Good analytical skills to successfully perform financial reviews Demonstrated communication and writing skills How to Apply Applicants will be required to submit (1) a detailed and current CV; (2) an application cover letter demonstrating why they qualify for this opportunity. If you meet these requirements, please submit your application electronically to [email protected] quoting the reference number (ACT/GO/001/2013). The full job description can be accessed through act.or.ke . Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted. Deadline for applications submission is 5:00pm Monday 23rd September 2013
Posted on: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 07:57:44 +0000
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