Grants & Compliance Manager (USAID/EU/UN)

Humanities & NGOs

K sh 220,000 – 360,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Parklands (Chiromo Ln / Ojijo Rd segment) Overview: Grants without guardrails are a recipe for chaos and that’s where you come in. You’ll own the lifecycle of complex awards, keeping budgets balanced, partners aligned, and donor rules front and center. Think of yourself as both strategist and sentinel: spotting risks before they materialize, smoothing modifications, and keeping program leads focused on impact, not paperwork. Our client values meticulous stewardship. You’ll juggle multi-donor portfolios, USAID, EU, UN and translate their dense compliance frameworks into actionable steps for teams and partners. From sub-award diligence to cost-share tracking, your work ensures the organization passes audits without breaking a sweat. Expect your days to be split between spreadsheets, dashboards, and quiet diplomacy: negotiating adjustments, coaching partners, and turning compliance into a tool for performance rather than a box to tick. If balancing rigor with pragmatism, protecting reputations while enabling impact, and translating complex donor rules into smooth execution excites you, this Grants & Compliance Manager role is your arena with our client. Key Responsibilities: - Lead pre-award due diligence, risk assessments, and partner vetting. - Draft sub-awards; train partners on rules (2 CFR 200, EU PRAG, UN IPSAS basics). - Monitor burn rates, pipeline forecasts, and budget realignments. - Oversee procurement compliance, asset tracking, and timesheets. - Prepare donor reports; manage audits and close-outs. Education & Experience: - BCom/Finance/Development; 5–8 yrs in grants/compliance for USAID/EU/UN portfolios. Skills & Tools: - Donor rules, budgeting, partner management, Excel/ERP, documentation rigor. KPIs: - Zero disallowed costs, on-time reports, audit outcomes, sub-award risk ratings. Compensation (Kenya): KES 220,000–360,000 + annual bonus. Figures are client estimates and vary with donor mix and portfolio size. Benefits: - Medical, pension, professional development, 23–25 leave days. Growth Path: - Senior Grants Manager → Awards & Compliance Lead → Director, Grants & Operations. Ideal promotion cycle.