Grants Manager

ABOUT THE COMPANY

AMREF Health Africa is the largest international health development organisation based in Africa. Working with
and through African communities, health systems and governments, Amref Health Africa’s vision is for lasting
health change in Africa and is committed to improving the health of people in Africa by partnering with and empowering communities, and strengthening health systems. With headquarters in Kenya,

JOB SUMMARY

QualificationsSeven (7) to nine (9) years of relevant experience, with at least three (3) years of leadership experience in grants management within the social impact/development sector;Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Development Studies, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Project Management, Public Health, or a related field.A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is an added advantage;CPA finalist, ACCA, CFA, CMI, CA or other internationally recognized professional qualification(s) required, with proven experience applying professional accounting standards in multi-country, donor-funded programme environments, including practical understanding of country-level financial operations and regulatory contexts;Proficiency in financial, CRM systems or software and Microsoft Office suite;Demonstrable experience in managing grants, sub-grants, procurement, and compliance with donor regulations;Demonstrable experience and understanding of social enterprise/impact models, legal & tax structures especially in the identified programme countries, and relevant donor regulations;Experience managing complex donor grants, sub-grants and partner compliance;Credentials such as Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) are an added advantage.Fluent in oral and written English

RESPONSIBILITIES

Donor compliance and risk management: Grant compliance risks are identified early, documented and actively managed; donor rules are translated into clear, practical guidelines for programme delivery and support teams; all donor reports are submitted on time and meet quality expectations.Entrepreneurial mindset: Demonstrates the ability to identify opportunities and challenges, collaboratively creates and tests solutions and adapts quickly within a complex multi-country and multi-partner context; applies sound financial and operational judgment to balance an entrepreneurial mindset with accountability - enabling responsible risk-taking to support programme delivery.Efficient and audit-ready sub-grant management: Grant files, trackers and any other documentation are complete, secure and audit-ready; any audits or reviews are managed professionally, with minimal findings; and corrective actions (if any) are addressed properly.Sub-grant portfolio management: All active sub-grants are mapped and tracked across their life cycle (obligations, milestones and reporting lines); sub-grants are managed within approved budgets with minimal variance, with accurate reporting, informed budget revisions, and clear decisions taken to correct, adapt, or discontinue underperforming grants in line with set governance frameworks. Programme, Finance, MEL and Communications teams clearly understand overall grant and sub-grants requirements; no critical grant obligations are missed during the programme delivery timeframe.Partner and sub-grant oversight: Sub-grant and partner processes are identified, mapped out, applied and monitored consistently; partners understand donor requirements and reporting expectations; and capacity gaps are identified, addressed, and documented.Sustained donor confidence: Donor(s) experience the programme as well governed, transparent and reliable; communication with donors on grant and sub-grant matters is proactive and professional; and the programme is well positioned for renewals, extensions and/or additional funding.Strong partner and country capability: country teams demonstrate improved compliance and confidence in sub-grant management; reduced dependency on HQ for interventions for routine sub-grant matters; and grant knowledge, standards and systems are embedded beyond individuals.Continuous improvement & governance contribution: Lessons from sub-grant implementation, audits and reviews are used to improve systems and practices; grant insights inform programme governance, planning and risk discussions, and the Grant Manager is recognized as a trusted expert and partner beyond routine compliance.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Project management information systems, Grant and fund management, Reporting, Supervision, Programme management, Diversity and inclusion planning

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree