Grant Manager at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Job-role: The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Managing and supporting the grants requirement and implementation process.
• Identify and develop strategies to optimise the grants administration process.
• Ensure grants are implemented according to the operational and financial needs of all Community Based Organizations (CBOs).
• Keep the relevant staff informed about upcoming deadlines and deliverables, thereby ensuring the smooth completion of work responsibilities.
• Support the CBOs in preparing financial or budget plans.
• Maintain records of all CBOs contract documents, payments and support them to prepare monthly report for all grant-related activities.
• Training CBOs to ensure effective and equitable utilisation of funds.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess a first degree in Accounting or any related field of study.
• Must have seven (7) years’ experience in grant and financial management.
• Registration with a professional body (ACA or ACCA) or any other related professional body will be an added advantage.
• Prior experience working with USAID-funded programs is required.

Skills and Competency required

• Ability to analyse financial matters, resolve issues promptly and accurately.
• Excellent communication and proper documentation skills.
• Must have a continuous drive for learning and knowledge sharing.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency using intermediate-level office software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, spreadsheets and database.
• Hands-on experience using ERP (SAP) or financial management MIS will an added advantage.