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Head - Grants at Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 4 days ago (23 Oct 2026) Deadline: 5 Nov 2026 Updated about 4 hours ago
Job Description
The Head of Grants leads the design and implementation of grant policies, procedures and systems across AGRA. This senior role oversees the preparation of grant agreements, ensures compliance with internal and IRS regulations, and drives continuous improvement of the grants portfolio. The incumbent partners with ICT, Finance and Program teams to optimise processes and build organisational capability.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BSc/HND) or higher (MBA/MSc/MA) in a relevant field
- • Professional certification related to grants or finance
- • Minimum 12 years’ experience in senior‑level grants management, preferably in a multinational environment
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Develop and maintain grant policies and procedures for COO approval
- • Prepare accurate grant and contract documentation in line with AGRA policies and IRS regulations
- • Implement continuous improvement initiatives for grants administration aligned with strategic goals
- • Conduct portfolio reviews to assess grant health and recommend remedial actions
- • Provide strategic oversight of grants management systems to support governance, reporting and decision‑making
- • Collaborate with ICT, Finance and Program teams to optimise processes, adopt technology and enhance user experience
- • Lead capability‑building programmes for grants management staff