Senior Grants Manager

2 days ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Corporate Staffing Services Full time

Summary of the role: Manage a wide range of grants in a fast-paced environment, develop plans, ensure timely completion of milestones, and maintain complete project documentation, while spearheading stakeholder meetings and proactively identifying and mitigating risks.

We are seeking a Senior Grants Manager with demonstrated experience in fast-paced international environments handling a portfolio of multiple complex grants. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in managing intricate projects in dynamic settings, professionalism, problem-solving skills, and interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Manage a wide range of grants simultaneously in a fast-paced demanding environment
  • Develop plans, ensure timely completion of milestones, and maintain complete project documentation
  • Spearhead stakeholder meetings to identify and resolve challenges and ensure successful delivery
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks and come up with solutions, keeping the supervisor informed of any potential issues with contractual obligations
  • Manage the close-out process, ensure required documents are developed, and manage the overall close-out timeline and initiate upselling and cross-selling

Required Skills and Experience:

  • At least eight years of grant management experience in an international fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated project management experience related to implementing and managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
  • Demonstrated capacity to think strategically, to lead and work within diverse teams, and to work in multi-cultural settings with a high degree of independence
  • Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail in a high-demand environment with competing priorities
  • Strong project management, communication, organizational, and analytical skills
  • Proficiency with grants databases, CRM systems (preferably Zoho), and grant tracking systems is desirable
  • Excellent skills in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
  • Fluent in written and spoken English


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