Awards & Partnerships Assistant - Kenya Country Office
Quick answer
Save the Children is hiring an in-office Awards & Partnerships Assistant in Nairobi, Kenya, to manage award documentation, donor compliance, and partner relationships within the organization's regional programs.
- Role
- Awards & Partnerships Assistant - Kenya Country Office
- Organization
- Save the Children
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Awards & Partnerships Assistant supports the planning, securing, and management of development and humanitarian awards at Save the Children's Kenya Country Office. The role involves maintaining the Awards Management System (AMS), ensuring donor compliance, and facilitating financial and narrative reporting processes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to manage partner agreements, monitor budgets, and coordinate award lifecycle meetings.
What you'll do
- Manage and maintain accurate award records in the Awards Management System (AMS).
- Support the preparation of timely financial and narrative reports for donors.
- Coordinate partner agreements, payments, and monthly progress review calls.
- Monitor budget performance and identify issues for further financial analysis.
- Facilitate award lifecycle meetings, including kick-off, review, and close-out sessions.
What it takes
- University degree in International Development, Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
- Proven experience managing grants, contracts, and sub-agreements with major funders.
- Strong analytical and computer literacy skills with excellent documentation abilities.
- Experience working with implementing partners in an international NGO environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This role is based in the Save the Children Kenya Country Office located in Nairobi.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must have a university degree in a relevant field and experience managing grants, contracts, and sub-agreements for an international NGO.
How to apply
Apply directly on Save the Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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