ACDI / VOCA Grants Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

ACDI / VOCA Grants Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya
February 27, 2015 Job Description
ACDI / VOCA is currently implementing a five-year USAID funded Resilience and Economic Growth in the Arid Lands – Accelerated Growth (REGAL-AG) program in Isiolo and Marsabit Counties.
The program aims to strengthen the livestock value chain by supporting livestock market expansion through infrastructure development and provision of business development grants to initiate livestock value addition entreprises.
ACDI/VOCA is seeking a qualified applicant for the following position:
Grants Officer
The Grant Officer will work under the guidance of the Grants Manager.
He/She will be responsible for managing a portfolio of in-kind grants and construction contracts, from pre-award to close out.
As necessary, the Grants Officer will also provide general support to the Finance Unit.
A successful candidate must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics or a relevant degree, with at least 3-5 years’ experience managing grants, subcontracts, procurement and monitoring compliance.

Experience managing USAID awards will be an added advantage.
The position will based in ACDI/VOCA office in Nairobi and will include significant travel to the field.
How to Apply
To be considered for this recruitment, please e-mail your resume to regalag@joinav.org no later than 6th March, 2015.
Please include the position title in the subject line.
No phone calls please.
Only finalists will be contacted.
Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.