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Senior Grants & Compliance Officer Job
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Job Title: Senior Grants & Compliance Officer
Hiring Organization: Act Change Transform
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: NGO
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 07/24/2023
Senior Grants & Compliance Officer (Ref: ACT/SGO/13/2023): ACT
Job Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Manager – Grants and Compliance, the Senior Grants and Compliance Officer is based in Nairobi at the Act! Head office with frequent travels to partner locations across Kenya and Act! Branch offices. S/He will support the Assistant Manager – Grants and Compliance to ensure proper maintenance and functioning of the grants management system and compliance with all applicable internal policies and procedures.
Academic qualifications
• A minimum Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, or a related business field.
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) or ACCA qualifications.
Duration of Relevant Experience
• At least Six (7) years of post-professional qualification experience in finance and administration of grants and contracts.
• A minimum of three (4) years of practical work experience in grants or finance and with demonstrable knowledge of key donor regulations.
Essential Interpersonal Skills & Competencies
• Willingness to travel extensively within Kenya, work extended periods in the field, and interact effectively with local communities and willingness to learn new approaches.
• Good negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Good analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and applications and use of the internet for research purposes.
• Knowledge and demonstrable experience with Sage ACCPAC ERP accounting software.