Job Title: Contracts and Grants Officer
Job Description
Contracts and Grants Officer (1position based in Kampala)
Responsibilities
1.To oversee the sub grant/ sub contract management process for local and international sub grantees/sub contractors and strengthen institutional capacities by enhancing organizational, and sub contractor organisations and CBOs
2. Review and monitoring of sub grants/sub contracts work to ensure that sub grants/sub contract funds are effectively and efficiently utilized in compliance with applicable laws and donor/ FHI360 regulations and financial risks are identified and managed.
3. Maintain a Sub grantee/sub contractor tracking sheet that facilitates strategic decision making, risk management and analysis of what needs to be done to develop/maintain the existing Sub grant Portfolio at a level that adequately supports our strategic direction and business needs.
4. Spear head the the community Connector Project Sub Grantee/sub contractors Selection Process
5. Take lead in the disbursements and Sub Grant/Sub Contract Monitoring for Community Connector project
6. Responsible for capacity development of Sub-grantees and FHI360 Staff in contract management
Qualifications and Competencies:
The Contracts and Grants Officer should have a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or Business Administration and CPA K and excellent computer skills. 3 years experience at a middle or senior management level in accounting, auditing and grant
management. With the ability to carry out audits, trainings and assess financial risks, wide knowledge on grant management processes is an added asset. Should be able to interpret donor regulations on all context of grant management and transactions
How to Apply
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV/resume including salary requirements to: :
The Finance and Administration Manager, Plot 15 Kitante Close, P.O Box 5768 Kampala, UGANDA or by email to: uganda-info@fhi360.org not later than April 4th, 2012 at 5:00pm. Please specify the Job location preference indicated alongside the position.
