Finance and Grants Coordinator - Tenders Global

Finance and Grants Coordinator

Plan International

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The Finance and Grants Coordinator is responsible for the assessment and compliance monitoring of grants systems, processes, capacity support and partnership with local partner. Analysis of budgets and expenditures of the Climate Proofing WASH services project in Turkana. This role will work with the Climate Proofing WASH Services Senior Programme Manager, the larger project team and both internal and external stakeholders. The position will be responsible for ensuring adherence to all donor compliance issues affecting the project. The role will play a critical role to ensure the project team understand the grant requirements for effective delivery of the project.  
Our Strategy Statement:
  • Under the current Country Strategy (July 2021 – June 2026), PIK aims to end teenage pregnancies and gender-based violence against girls.
This goal will be achieved through the following thematic pillars. strategic objectives:
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR): Improve access to SRHR services and information to reduce teenage pregnancies and harmful practices in Kenya.
  • Prevention and Response to Gender-Based Violence: Ensure functional child and girls’ rights protection mechanisms to prevent and respond to all forms of violence and abuse.
  • Protecting Girls and Young Women in Crisis and Climate Change Adaptation: Minimize the impact of disasters on girls, young women, families, and communities.
  • Youth-led and Innovative Partnerships for Job Creation: Build a stronger ecosystem for youth employment and entrepreneurship, particularly for vulnerable young women, fostering job seekers and creators.
Technical Expertise, Skills And Knowledge:
Qualifications/ experience essential:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in either business, social sciences or international development
  • At least CPA 2 or other equivalent professional qualification in accounting
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in grants management or a similar role in INGO
  • Experience in award portfolio management and knowledge of major donors’ (USAID, DFID, Global Affairs Canada, EU, etc.) compliance requirements 
  • Experience in supporting program teams
  • Problem solving skills to identify and lead the resolution of issues
  • Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills
  • Providing capacity building of partner organisations
Qualifications/ experience desirable: 
  • Previous experience in SAP ERP or any recognised grants management system
  • Attention to detail and analytical skills
  • Planning, management and coordination skills
  • Experience in working with multicultural teams
  • Facilitation and training skills
  • Administration and effective communication skills
  • Ability to work and interact with others at all level
  • Languages required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

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