Job Summary:
Organization: RTI International (RTI)
Country: Kenya
City: Nairobi
Office: Research Triangle Institute Nairobi
Noumber of Positions: 3
Category: Contract Management
Deadline: 30 Aug 2024
Job Description
Overview
Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 60 years’ experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. As a not-for-profit, independent research institute based in North Carolina, USA, RTI has roughly 6,000 employees with global experience implementing international development projects. RTI’s Sustainable Growth & Resilience (SG&R) technical unit within the International Development Group brings together RTI experts and capabilities across food security, agriculture, energy, environment, water, governance, and economic opportunity. SG&R will leverage RTI’s experience designing and delivering multisectoral programming and technical solutions to respond to climate change, build resilience, and promote economic growth around the world.
Project Description
The USAID funded Power Africa Empower East and Central Africa (EECA) activity will increase the availability of and access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and clean energy in East and Central Africa with a focus on ending energy poverty, accelerating a carbon free future, and bolstering energy sector investment and innovation. EECA will support the accelerated connection of more East and Central African homes, businesses, and institutions to reliable electricity and increase its productive use; reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector by supporting cleaner electricity generation and just energy transitions; and increase energy sector investment, working in partnership with East and Central African governments to improve the enabling environment for the energy sector.
Position Description
USAID Empower East and Central Africa (EECA) Activity RTI is seeking a Grants Specialist to support the administration of the grant’s portfolio. The Grants Specialist will work closely with the Grants manager, DRC Grants Specialist, and other technical staff to provide technical assistance, support and review all grants implemented under this project. This position will conduct grants activity reporting, budget and program monitoring, and other operational activities related to compliance with grant making guidelines. The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and report to the Grants Manager.
Responsibilities
The Grants Specialist will administer the financial, contractual, and compliance aspects of the grants for the project. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Manage all contractual responsibilities for subgrant agreements for project teams.
- Support in the various stages of the competitive selection process of grantees until completion.
- With support from the Grants Manager monitor upload and continuously update grantee information on the Grants Management System (GMS).
- Conduct periodic reviews of grantees’ compliance with the grant terms and conditions and the grant schedule, as well as conduct a review of timeliness and quality of technical performance.
- Using RTI’s best practices, develop tracking and monitoring systems to ensure timely receipt of all deliverables, adherence with terms of all agreements, and timely payments to subrecipients.
- Preparing cash requests for all grants ensuring amounts requested are reasonable and within approved budgets.
- Reviewing financial reports from grantees against approved grants budgets to ensure financial compliance.
- Work with project and grantee staff to ensure compliance with RTI and donor requirements.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Reporting: The Grants Specialist will report to the Grants Manager and may have matrixed reporting lines. S/he is expected to work closely with the Finance team and Office of Grants and Contracts.
Qualifications
Required Experience
- Master’s Degree and 3 years of work experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 5 Years of work experience in business administration, public administration or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated experience with administrative and contractual management of USAID grants in non-profit organization.
- Proven project management, communications, report writing, and interpersonal skills including strong experience with client management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls and audit processes (e.g. procurement, local subcontract agreements, etc.)
- Excellent verbal and written communication; proactive relationship builder.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software suite; ability to quickly learn financial systems/software.
- Strong organizational skills, high level of attention to detail, and effectiveness under deadlines.
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to plan, develop, manage, and evaluate projects of the scope and complexity described above is required.
- Proven ability to work under pressure, and with multiple concurrent demands.
As a global employer of choice, RTI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace and the communities and markets where we serve our mission. We value diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective and welcome applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, creed, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws or RTI policy.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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