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    Internews Network
    Internews Network Nairobi, Kenya

    1 week ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Internews empowers people worldwide with the trustworthy, high-quality news and information they need to make informed decisions, participate in their communities, and hold power to account.

    We seek to realize the potential of a digitally connected world:
    a world in which evidence-based information advances human progress, enables broad opportunity and accountability, and fuels vibrant civic debate


    POSITION OVERVIEW

    The Subgrants Officer will manage the day-to-day administration of subgrants and service contracts, including tracking budgets, payments, compliance, and modifications; build capacity of subgrantees in various areas including financial management and reporting, ensuring all procedures are followed and consulting with Internews Headquarters for information or financial issues regarding partners.

    The Subgrants Officer will support conducting Organizational Capacity Assessments (OCA) to implement capacity-strengthening strategies in response to identified capacity gaps.


    DESCRIPTION OF MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    Work closely with the Project Director in drawing up workplans of subgrantees of KenSafeSpace project in Kenya.
    Manage a portfolio of subgrants, including developing budgets, tracking expenditures, and submitting reports.
    Conduct subgrant budget analysis and review budgets for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to internal financial requirements.
    Conduct needs assessments and organizational capacity assessments (OCA) of subrecipients.

    Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of institutional capacity action plan of each organization-support utilizing the outcome of the OCAs.

    Provide monitoring and oversight on subgrants, including financial tracking and progress towards deliverables.
    Maintain subrecipients' activity tracking schedules for project development, field reports, site visits, and follow-up communication with funders.
    Ensure the procurement policy is strictly adhered to and ensure documentation of relevant procurement processes.

    Work closely with the regional finance team to support the project's financial systems, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.

    Elaborate monthly financial statements including bank and petty cash reconciliation for submission to regional office and Internews Europe.
    Ensure timely payment of suppliers and service providers subject to appropriate documentation.
    Ensure compliance with Internews and European Commission rules and regulations.


    QUALIFICATIONS
    At least 2 to 3 years of grants coordination/monitoring experience, strong EU grant management experience preferred.
    Experience in designing and implementing capacity building training for Kenyan CSOs. This includes strategic planning, organizational capacity development, financial and operational analysis, financial reporting, etc.
    University degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
    Excellent report-writing, oral, and presentation skills.
    Proficient in project narrative reporting, analytic and financial management skills.
    Understanding of and experience with the administration of European Union-funded grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and procurement.
    Excellent Information Technology skills (including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and project management systems).
    Ability to multi-task and proven organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
    Proven ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment.
    Experience with administrative systems of international NGOs required.
    Skilled in cooperative resolution of problems.
    Practical experience in establishing and operating participatory training programs.
    Must be self-reliant, resourceful, a good problem-solver, good-humored, and flexible.
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