Grants and Procurement Manager (Development Alternatives, Inc.) - Employment, career opportunity in Kenya

Job Title:  Grants and Procurement Manager – Kenya Improved Community Security Programme
Organization: Development Alternatives, Inc.
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 24th Sept 2013

About DAI
DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

Objective of the Programme
DAI is currently bidding for a DFID funded programme to develop, design and implement its Kenya Improved Community Security (KICS) Programme. The programme will result in increased security for Kenyan men and women and build greater capacity to manage disputes at community level.

Scope of Work
The Grants and Procurement Manager will be an integral part of the Implementation Team, working in close conjunction with the Finance and Operations Manager to provide robust grants management and ensure objectives are delivered according to the work plan.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Establish robust and transparent grants and procurement procedures in line with DFID guidelines; including the development of a Grants Manual and other tools as required
• Carry out due diligence assessments on potential grantees
• Provide advice and guidance to grantees on the design and funding of their programmes
• Ensure proper negotiation of the terms and conditions for sub-grants
• Support the analysis and evaluation of grant applications, proposals and awards to ensure adherence to grants management policies.
• Support the on-going assessment of performance delivery of grantees against project objectives
• Review and analyze budget estimates for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and consistency.
• Work closely with the Finance and Operations Manager, maintain an accurate database of information on all financial transactions and disbursements records of the grants managed by DAI;
• Work with Finance and Operations Manager in monitoring grantee compliance with financial management and reporting obligations and facilitating timely disbursements
• Maintain TAMIS and other procurement and grants management records as appropriate
• Liaise closely with grantees to ensure understanding of and compliance with the grants management manual and procedures
• Train and coach grantees to enhance their capacity in relevant areas
• Guide grantees in implementing their proposals according to KICS Partner guidelines
• Undertake scheduled and “spot-check” field visits to grantees and sub-contractors as required
• Contribute specialised input to the DAI quarterly consolidated report
• Provide other support to the DAI team effort as requested by Team Leader

Qualifications
• 5 years demonstrated experience in grants design and administration.
• Prior background in grants award and grants management as well as prior experience in the award and administration of subcontracts
• Working knowledge of DFID Contract Management and Grants Management policies and procedures required
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English

Programme Duration:
3.5 years

Programme Start Date:
End of 2013

Application Deadline:
24th September 2013

How to apply:

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