Jobs in an NGO Grant-Making Firm

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, with responsibility for mission impacting activities of the organization, he/she will be responsible for:

• Programme Management: Manages programmes design and delivery in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization.
• Grants Management: Provides strategic direction and support for grants making in areas identified as priorities for the organisation.
• Grantees Training and Capacity Building: Manages network of grantees and other partners to share learning and knowledge, as well as build capacity.
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting: Ensures projects are properly monitored and evaluated, agreeing process with grantees and where appropriate liaising with the Chief Executive Officer to undertake independent evaluations.

Specifications

• Master's degree in Social Sciences, Education, Health or Humanities.
• Possession of a post graduate qualification in Public Health will be an advantage
• At least 15 years extensive experience of working in a highly structured organisation with track record of successfully building relationships, working with and managing programmes, 5 of which must be in the not-for-profit sector.
• Certification in Programme Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, as well as Research, Planning and Development is essential.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite including MS Projects