Head of Grants amp Impact

What we are looking for

The Head of Grants & Impact will handle grant applications and reporting for grants. This will include searching for new grants that fit our mission applying for these grants and managing reporting after having won grants.

What does the job involve

• Keep an up to date pipeline tracker of all grants in process or won
• Search for new grants that fit our mandate
• Complete applications for all grants found
• Complete all reporting requirements for grants
• Manage relationships with grant providers
• Liaise with government contacts in Washington DC to manage relationships
• Stay up to date on any developments in our progress or business model
• Attend 50% of inperson days at our Nairobi office to stay abreast of all business developments
• Manage deliverables for the USAID Catalyze program Global School Forums Impact at Scale Labs and any other emerging grant projects
• Contribute to program design planning and budgeting for a range of our social initiatives including expansion of our financial solutions and support programs to new sectors and customer segments
• Take the lead on designing and implementing our impact measurement and reporting strategy

Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance Social Sciences or a related field; Masters degree preferred.
• At least 7 years of experience in grant management fund acquisition and partnership management in the nonprofit or development sector.
• Proven track record of securing and managing substantial grant funding.
• Strong understanding of the grant funding landscape and donor requirements particularly in the education and development sectors.
• Excellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders including government officials and international donors.
• Experience in impact measurement and evaluation.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to lead program design and implementation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and grant management software.

Benefits

• Insurance coverage in Kenya including employee and immediate family: