Innovation Fund Coordinator at Colleges and Institutes Canada

• Work with the SPO in the management of subgrantees/consultants’ contracts, deliverables, monitoring of contract compliance, and facilitation of timely payment of invoices.
• Work with the SPO in the management of overall delivery of the project objectives and activities and financial resources provided for in the project budget.
• Support the SPO with the review of financial reports and narrative reports from sub-grantees/consultants including the processing of advances and payments.
• Ensure the proper completion of financial and narrative reports from subgrantees/consultants by providing guidance, mentoring, support, and answers to inquiries.
• Act as a primary point of contact with subgrantees/consultants.
• Coordinate all communication to, and nurturing of relationships with, project partners and subgrantees/consultants through in-person and digital means (phone, email, MS Teams, etc.).
• Support the SPO in the drafting of work plans and budgets.
• Monitor project progress towards objectives to manage project milestones and outputs and support the drafting of reports to IDRC.
• Organize and coordinate events as required, including program steering committee meetings, training sessions, and learning events.
• Provide guidance and problem-solving support for project-related issues.
• Draft Terms of Reference, Request for Proposals (RFP) documents and contract for sub-grantees/consultants when necessary.
• Contribute to internal and external knowledge-sharing, dissemination, and implementation strategies to support project objectives.
• Contribute to corporate planning and discussions in line with CICan strategic goals and objectives, including on issues of Gender Equality on projects.
• Proactively share ideas to improve the overall project effectiveness and efficiency of the project.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications;

• Minimum undergraduate degree in Business, Social Sciences, Finance, Accounting, or any other related degree.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in managing/implementing research grants or applied research-focused initiatives.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and research skills.
• Experience working on international development projects, ideally in the education and/or TVET sector.
• Experience organizing meetings and large events including training sessions and forums/conferences.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines and prioritize.
• Demonstrated competence in the planning, implementation, administration, and reporting of donor-funded projects.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an aptitude for teamwork to promote and encourage a culture of learning and sharing.
• Ability to lead, work independently, and under pressure with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability using Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of various software programs.
• Fluency in written and verbal English.
• The Swahili language is an asset.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV with three references as one PDF file not exceeding 6 pages to the email address

[email protected]

with the title on the subject line “Innovation Fund Coordinator, SITVES”.

Phone calls or in-person visits will not be accepted. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 8th March 2021.