Grants & Compliance Officer

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, review, and submission of grant proposals, including budget development and narrative writing.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of grant-related documents, correspondence, and reports.
• Track grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and deliverables to ensure timely submission and compliance.
• Collaborate with finance and program staff to monitor grant expenditures and ensure adherence to budget allocations.
• Assist in the preparation of donor financial reports and ensure compliance with donor reporting guidelines.
• Serve as a liaison between program staff, funding partners, and other stakeholders regarding grant-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations, policies, and procedures throughout the grant lifecycle.
• Assist in the development and implementation of grant management policies, procedures, and systems.
• Support capacity-building initiatives aimed at enhancing the grant management skills of staff members.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate donor financial reports on grant activities and financial status to the immediate supervisor.
• Monitor and document the grant-making workflow processes, forms, templates, reports, and data to assure full compliance with internal controls and legal requirements.
• Maintain working knowledge of RHNK’s programs and priority funding areas and remain abreast of current research, activities, and trends in the reproductive health sector.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related fields.
• 4 years of relevant experience in grant management, donor compliance, or financial oversight.
• Proven experience working with international donors.
• Experience in budget preparation, grant proposal review, financial reporting, and sub-grant management.
• Grants and contract management experience – from award to close-out.
• Strong understanding of financial systems, budgets, and compliance.
• Analytical skills for reviewing budgets, financial reports, and grant performance.
• Familiarity with the grant lifecycle: solicitation, selection, award, implementation, monitoring, and closeout.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in grants management software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation and donor liaison.
• Ability to train and mentor sub-grantees and partners on grant requirements.
• Understanding of grant agreements, contracts, and MoUs.
• Familiarity with monitoring, reporting, and audit requirements of grants.
• Skills in risk assessment and ensuring internal controls are in place.
• Certified Public Accountant Kenya (CPA-K).
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Willingness to travel to field offices or sub-grantee locations as required.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to info@rhnk.org enclosing a detailed curriculum vitae indicating their current and expected salary, copies of academic and professional certificates, and testimonials to reach the Executive Director by March 25, 2026.