Kakenya’s Dream Grants and Compliance Officer
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The Grants and Compliance Officer manages the full grant lifecycle, ensures donor compliance, and coordinates reporting, budgeting, and proposal development at Kakenya's Dream, a non-profit in Kenya.
- Manage full grant lifecycle from proposal to close-out
- Ensure donor compliance and coordinate reporting
- 3-4 years experience in grants management required
- Bachelor's degree in related field required
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Kakenya’s Dream Grants and Compliance Officer Jobs in Kenya Kakenya’s Dream Grants and Compliance Officer Jobs in Kenya Kakenya’s Dream Grants and Compliance Officer Jobs in Kenya; The Grants and Compliance Officer coordinates and manages the full grant lifecycle from proposal development and award through implementation, compliance, reporting, financial monitoring, and close‑out. The role serves as the organisation’s focal point for grants management and donor compliance, working closely with Programs, Finance, MEAL, and Communications to ensure donor‑funded projects are implemented in line with agreements, policies, and statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities Grants Management & Compliance Administer assigned grants throughout the lifecycle, from award to close‑out. Maintain grants management systems, agreements, reporting calendars, compliance trackers, and documentation. Coordinate amendments, budget revisions, extensions, and close‑out activities. Review donor requirements and support program teams in compliance. Monitor adherence to donor regulations, safeguarding standards, and statutory requirements. Support donor monitoring visits, audits, and corrective actions. Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration through grant review meetings and milestone tracking. Donor Reporting & Documentation Coordinate preparation and timely submission of donor narrative and financial reports. Compile and consolidate inputs from Program, Finance, and MEAL teams. Track reporting schedules and ensure timely submissions. Maintain central repository of reports, amendments, approvals, and correspondence. Budget Monitoring & Financial Oversight Work with Finance to monitor expenditure, budget utilization, and financial performance. Identify and address budget variances. Support revisions, reallocations, and donor approval processes. Maintain financial records for audits and reviews. Proposal Development & Resource Mobilization Coordinate proposal development and submission timelines. Compile inputs from Program, Finance, MEAL, and Procurement. Review proposals for donor compliance. Maintain templates, donor requirements, and funding opportunity databases. Knowledge Management & Continuous Improvement Document lessons learned and best practices. Support staff orientation and capacity building on grants management and compliance. Contribute to development and review of tools, templates, and SOPs. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, Development Studies, International Relations, or related field. Professional certification in Grants Management, Project Management, or M&E an advantage. 3–4 years’ experience in grants management, donor compliance, proposal development, or program support. Experience coordinating donor‑funded projects and managing institutional grants. Strong knowledge of grants management principles and donor compliance. Understanding of donor budgeting, monitoring, and reporting. Excellent planning, coordination, and organisational skills. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with grants management systems an advantage. How to apply For more information and job application details, see; Kakenya’s Dream Grants and Compliance Officer Jobs in Kenya Find daily Jobs in Kenya in Kenya. Jobs in Kenya - Kenya Jobs in Kenya. Search our career portal & find the latest Kenyan job positions, career opportunities & Jobs in Kenya in Kenya. Jobs in Kenya in Kenya - banking Jobs in Kenya, IT Jobs in Kenya, accounting Jobs in Kenya, NGO Jobs in Kenya, business administration, ICT, UN Jobs in Kenya, procurement Jobs in Kenya, education Jobs in Kenya, hospital Jobs in Kenya, human resources Jobs in Kenya, engineering, teaching Jobs in Kenya, and other careers in Kenya. Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in Kenya posted and updated daily - click here! Click here to post comments Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to 2 Best Africa Jobs . Home Current Scholarships NGO Grants Contact Us Kenya Jobs Jobs in Africa About Us Link to Us! What is New? Volunteer in Africa Volunteer in Kenya Medical Electives Submit Article Internships Scholarships Grants Undergraduate Scholarships Call for Proposals Study Abroad KCSE Past Papers Research Grants Entrepreneur Grants Journalist Grants Art Grants Daily Cash Giveaways Free Scholarship Newsletter --- E-mail Address First Name Then Don't worry — your e-mail address is totally secure. I promise to use it only to send you Advance Africa Newsletter. Army Jobs - Navy Jobs - Military Jobs Scholarship 2026/27 Current Scholarships 2026/2027 - Fully Funded Full Undergraduate Scholarships 2026/2027 Fully Funded Masters Scholarships 2026/27 PhD Scholarships for International Students - Fully Funded! Funding Opportunities for Journalists 2026/2027 Funding for NGOs 2026/2027 Funding for Artists 2026/2027 Funding for Entrep