Grants & Admin Assistant

Humanities & NGOs

K sh 56,000 – 76,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Hurlingham Overview: Our client manages multiple donor grants where compliance is critical. You’ll maintain trackers for deliverables and costs, organize stamped receipts, and help format narrative or financial sections that fit donor templates. The position teaches why precise documentation prevents audit issues before they arise. You’ll work closely with program teams, finance, and partner staff to ensure deadlines are met and gaps are closed diplomatically. Polite follow-ups and clear records make the workflow smoother and show professionalism in every interaction. If you enjoy structure, attention to detail, and creating order from multiple moving pieces, you’ll thrive in this environment. This role provides a strong foundation for anyone interested in NGO administration and grants management. Key Responsibilities: - Update grant trackers; send reminders for due items. - Compile supporting documents; ensure signatures/stamps. - Format simple narrative/financial sections from inputs. Education & Experience: - Diploma Business/Project Mgmt; 0–2 years. Skills: - Excel, document control, polite follow-ups, attention to detail. KPIs: - On-time submissions, zero missing docs, audit comments closed. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 56,000–76,000. - Reporting stipend: KES 1,500 during quarter-end peaks. Estimates vary with compliance exposure and formatting speed. Benefits Medical, training, tea. Growth Path Admin Assistant → Grants Officer → Grants Coordinator.