Kenya: Grants and Compliance Manager, Promoting Inclusive Markets in Somalia (PIMS)

Organization: Development Alternatives, Inc.

Country: Kenya

Closing date: 10 Jun 2016

Objective of the Programme:

Promoting Inclusive Markets in Somalia (PIMS) is a DFID funded project in Somalia, implemented by Development Alternatives Inc. with an overall Project Objective of the Promoting Inclusive Markets in Somalia, encourage the growth of the private sector, job creation and, as a result, reduce poverty in Somalia. PIMS will work through the private sector to support the functioning of markets in key sectors, through addressing failures in terms of small-scale productive infrastructure, market information, coordination failures, and access to finance.

Position:

Reporting to the Operations and Finance Manager

As a member of the DAI / PIMS management team the Grants and Compliance Officer will:

• Manage the grants procedures in line with DAI policies, donor guidelines and PIMS Partner guidelines;


• In consultation with the operations and finance manager and the management develop additional grant reporting tools as required to ensure compliance;


• Assist in conducting due diligence checks on prospective grantees. This includes assessment of the financial, organization governance, grants management and administrative capacity of grantees and provide advice on any capacity gaps arising from these assessments.


• Work with the Operations and Finance Manager to manage the grants management operations of DAI-PIMS partners. Review the monthly financial reports and ensuring all reports are complete and accurate and timely submitted.


• Maintain financial oversight of programme funds disbursed to sub grantees, tracking the spending to ensure compliance with financial management regulations and donor requirements;


• Coordinate with the Operations and Finance Manager the timely provision of feedback, support and mentoring to grantees on financial reporting and systems;


• Budget tracking of partner organizations budgets during their program implementation to ensure that they are in accordance with their scorecards;


• Conduct quarterly random spot checks on partner receipts as necessary;


• Provide comprehensive grantee financial reporting details and quarterly funds request to the Operations and Finance Manager for audits;


• Ensure grants management records are uploaded into TAMIS efficiently, ensuring TAMIS is always up to date;


• Support the on-going assessment of performance delivery of grantees against project objectives;


• Assist the Operations & Finance Manager in liaising closely with grantees to ensure understanding of and compliance with the grants management manual and procedures;


• Together with other DAI specialists guide grantees in implementing their proposals according to PIMS Partner work plans;


• Contribute to efforts in meeting donor reporting requirements as well as reporting to DAI Europe home office


• Develop and oversee the process of conducting the final grantees evaluation reporting and closure of grants;


• Contribute to capturing lessons learned and end of project audit.

Requirements:

• Degree in Business Administration, or equivalent degree/s in finance, accounting, commerce, or closely related field.


• Minimum of 7 years’ experience managing grants with sub grantee arrangements, accounting, and reporting functions


• Experience working on DFID-funded contracts is required.


• Experience with DFID project accounting requirements and experience in creating, utilizing, and managing systems and staff that ensure compliance with those requirements.


• Experience in budget monitoring and managing financial reporting requirements.


• Audit experience of DFID grants highly desirable


• Demonstrated success in achieving results under challenging implementation circumstances.


• Previous experience in Somalia is an advantage but not a requirement.


• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of local languages (Arabic or Somali) is a plus.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya with travel to Somalia as required and as the security situation allows

Interested applicants should attach a cover letter showing how their qualification and experience match the positions and a detailed resume with 3 professional referees to their application by 10^th June 2016.

How to apply:

https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1&rid=2647