Small Grants Management Advisor Job at Interpeace… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at Interpeace.
Descriptions;
Interpeace is an independent, international peacebuilding organization. We were initially established in 1994 by the United Nations to develop innovative solutions to build peace. We have a proven and recognized approach to enable people to build lasting peace.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design a small grants mechanism which provide peace dividends, strengthen community resilience and strengthen linkages between community, government and aid initiatives.
- Oversee all grants related activities such grant administration policies, procedures, systems, and all documentation and provide control mechanisms for all grants.
- Coordinate with the team leader, Sr stabilization advisor, gender and social inclusion advisor and finance manager to ensure a transparent process for the entire grant life cycle from pre-award management, tracking payments, reviewing or producing relevant reports, monitoring and post-award management.
- Review and approve grant awards and work with project and partner staff to develop and maintain all grant agreements.
- Track that all project deliverables are completed on time and are of high quality work.
- Providing advisory assistance to grant applicants and lead the review of grant submissions;
- Analyzing and evaluating grant submissions for technical and budget soundness and compliance with donor regulations, recommending award actions to the contract team;
- Coordinating the issuance of awards and maintain contract documentation through the development and upkeep of a small grants database; and
- Preparing scheduled and special reports, studies and analyses regarding the small grants program.
- Coordinate technical, administrative and financial capacity strengthening support and mentoring to CSOs and community-led initiatives who apply for and deliver the small grants to maximize the impact.
Requirements:
Qualifications;
- Master degree in management, financial analysis or accounting desirable, experience in stabilisation, CVE and/or peacebuilding is an added advantage;
- At least 10 years’ experience in international development and peacebuilding with a minimum of five years experience in sub-grants management, preferably in Kenya and/or Somalia region.
- Solid understanding of CSSF/UK AID donor regulations and procedures pertaining to grants management is an added value;
- Ability to analyse technical and cost proposals and prepare reports and recommendations on whether or not applicants should be funded;
- Ability to analyse budget line items for compliance with budget guidelines;
- Proven records maintenance and database management skills;
- Demonstrated ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects;
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents, and Application to [email protected]
Use the title of the position as the subject of the email.
Application Deadline: 30th September 2022.