Reporting to the Director of Finance and Grants, the Grants and Compliance manager will provide
leadership for the effective management of the grants scheme of the programmes. other duties include:  Managing the resources for the grant component, ensuring equitable distribution geographically, per intervention area, and Civil Society Organisations’ compliance. Identify priorities in accordance with Amref’s strategic approaches and mission, and prudently utilizes project assets to fulfil Amref’s mission.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from a recognized University.
• Undergraduate degree in Economics, Commerce, Finance, Accounting or related business field; and Qualified Accountant.
• Five (5) years’ experience in Accounting/Finance and Grants Management.
• Excellent skills in analysis, training and mentoring others.
• Proven skills in project management, documentation, monitoring and evaluation and budget management.
• Excellent networking and relationship building to effectively collaborate with NGOs, GOM, CSOs, FBOs, Institutions and Private sector.
• Excellent computer skills including database management; and Good presentation skills.
• Professional grants management experience within NGOs; understanding of community development.
• Proven capacity building and mentoring of grassroots and National Civil Society Organisations.
• Grassroots Civil Society Organisations communication language, both written and oral, including report writing.
• Pre-funding assessment of Civil Society Organisations and proposal review; Contract design and compliance management.
• Data analysis, budget and report review for Civil Society Organisations.
• Developing m anuals and tools for grant design & development; and Staff Supervision, development and mentoring. Demonstrated capacity to generate and imp lement new ideas.