GRANTS MANAGER

WERK seeks a Grants Manager for an anticipated Reading Champions project in Kenya. The purpose

of the activity is to improve and sustain student learning through a resilient and accountable education

system together with families, communities and other Kenyan partners. We are looking for individuals

who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world and demonstrate

leadership, versatility, and integrity in their work. All candidates must possess a degree in a relevant

field and English fluency is required. Experience in Kenya or East Africa is preferred.

The Grants Manager will report to the COP and be responsible for all subaward management,

particularly the youth grants. This individual will work closely with the Reading Specialist and the

Finance and Administration Manager to manage all the subrecipients. The individual will also work

closely with the COP to leverage private sector support for relevant Reading Champions activities.

The primary responsibilities of the Grants Manager will encompass strengthening the grant function,

particularly during the onboarding process for sub-grantees. This includes offering support in the

review of budgets and narratives. Additionally, the Manager will be actively involved in the monthly

review of financial reports submitted by active sub-grantees, which encompasses reviewing invoices

for reimbursements and conducting field visits to physically verify financial documents. Furthermore,

the Manager will provide on-the-job training to sub-grantees, addressing identified monitoring gaps,

and may engage in various supportive assignments as required. The Manager will ensure monitoring

and capacity building of the sub-grantees is extensively conducted to reduce risk in the

mismanagement of the active signed agreements. This will also ensure necessary technical support is

given to all sub-grantees. It will also help to fast truck the packaging of the grants package for client

approval.

Responsibilities include:

 Facilitates capacity-building initiatives for sub-grantees by collecting necessary paperwork for

the purpose of monitoring technical and financial alignment.

 Assists in the preparation and documentation of the grants award cycle for both grants,

ensuring that the technical prerequisites required for capturing relevant information in the

solicitation process are readily available.

 Provides support to sub-grantees in reviewing WERKs processing requirements and tracking

tax reporting.

 Aids in reviewing sub-grantees' budgets for accuracy and reasonableness, ensuring that

budgets are well supported with precise budget narratives for onboarding purposes.

 Documents identified gaps during routine monthly and weekly monitoring to facilitate

capacity-building efforts.

 Maintains a financial management filing system for Reading Champions project, including the

accurate tracking of fund reimbursement, liquidations, and burn rates, and ensures there are

no delays in fund disbursement.

 Collaborates with project teams to ensure that deliverables remain on schedule.

 Ensures that sub-grantees comply with periodic requirements as per grant agreement clauses.

 Establishes sound mechanisms in accordance with WERK’s policies and Generally Accepted

Accounting Principles (GAAP) to facilitate grant fund disbursement and the justification of

expenses.

 Analyzes grantees' funding requests and technical reports as needed.

 Provides support for day-to-day operational activities to ensure that the grants mechanism

offers the necessary support to the project team.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s level degree in Business-related field, Finance, or Accounting or any other related

field from an accredited university.

2. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) part II certification.

3. At least 5 years of demonstrated experience managing projects, preferably those related to

early grade reading.

4. Grants management experience, preferably in Kenya or East Africa.

5. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, indicating a strong command of essential software

for the role.

6. Strong analytical and review skills, with a keen eye for detail and a systematic approach to

documenting review outcomes.

7. Experience building the capacity of local organizations to implement and manage

development projects is highly desired.

8. A proven ability to identify high-potential business ideas, demonstrated experience working

collaboratively with youth and/or institutional and private partners, and experience

implementing activities designed to leverage private investments to support development

goals.

9. Excellent planning skills and a sound understanding of Program Cycle Management in

development, emergency and protracted crises environments.

10. Good administrative and numerical skills and attention to detail.

11. Proven analytical skills and the ability to think strategically in relation to fundraising and donor

engagement.

12. Ability to write, communicate and prepare contractual documents and reports clearly in

English.

Applications should include:

 An application letter explaining why you are a good fit for this job, what makes you a strong

candidate, and why you want to work for WERK.

 A resume summarizing qualifications and experience.

 Copies of academic certificates

 3 work referees with contact information. One referee must be the current supervisor.

 Please indicate your expected remuneration/salary in your application.

The above documents should be sent as one PDF document

Application Instructions:

Note: This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding

Please send your CV and cover letter to the email address jobs@werk.co.ke or hand delivered to our

office located on 1171 Argwings Kodhek Road, House no 4. In the subject line, please indicate the

position title to which you are applying. Finalists will be contacted. The deadline for submission of

applications is Tuesday 2nd January 2024. For more information on WERK, please

visit www.werk.co.ke

WERK is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment

practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual

orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an

employee organization, or other non-merit factors.