Manager – Grants Management

OSIEA promotes vibrant and inclusive democracies in Eastern Africa. Founded in 2005, OSIEA plays an active role in encouraging informed dialogue about issues of public importance.

We promote democratic governance, justice, human rights, equality and non-discrimination, respect for rule of law and protection of rights of minorities.

We play a key role in amplifying the voices that promote open society ideals. We do this by supporting individuals, organizations, coalitions, and movements. We do this through grant-making, research, and advocacy. OSIEA works in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan and South Sudan.

Reporting To: Executive Director

Overall job purpose: To play a central role in ensuring effective management of grant making process, build capacity and strengthen systems to improve grant making process and enhance integrity and accountability in grant making.

Key Responsibilities

Grants Management: Oversee and act as OSIEAs expert of the grant making process which includes grants applications, documentation and timely submission of grant reports: manage all consultancy contracts: ensure compliance with government regulations and OSIEA requirements on all grant applications; review grants proposals and supporting documents for Board and Directors office.

Training and capacity building: Prepare and deliver external trainings for OSIEA grantees on grants management and compliance: identify professional development and training opportunities for OSIEA staff in grants making: undertake internal trainings for OSIEA staff on grants management systems.

• Project management: Co-ordinate programs in reviewing eligibility assessment of prospective grantees: ensure that the grants review and award process is in line with OSIEA grants policies and procedures: support programs in the review of financial internal audit reports

• General management: Provide leadership for the Grants Unit; manage and coach staff for improved performance; Grant policy making: Formulate and review grant policies and procedures; assist in managing fraud and implementing whistle blowing policy and protocol.

• Grant monitoring & evaluation: Design and execute grantee monitoring processes, including conducting assessments and site visits: collecting and analysing data, documenting results, identifying and discussing Implications: proactively interprete and assess grantee gaps, provide technical assistance as necessary

Key Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance, Project Management and Business Administration.

• Ten years work experience

• Understanding of current regional regulations related to grant making.

• Good understanding of accounting procedures and processes in the management of projects.

• Knowledge of grants management software and should possess information technology skills.

• Ability to design and implement effective workflow processes and procedures.

• Extraordinary initiative, creativity and capacity to think strategically

 • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse array of people.

 • Team spirit and respectful working and decision making style.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to pay attention to detail.

 • Integrity, diplomacy and professionalism will be essential.

• Willingness to travel as needed

How to Apply: Suitably qualified candidates should mail their resumes and cover letters to jobs@osiea.org by 24 February 2017.