Grants and Compliance Officer
Quick answer
Kakenya’s Dream is seeking a Grants and Compliance Officer to manage the full grant lifecycle in Nairobi, Kenya, with travel to Isampin, paying a not specified salary.
- Role
- Grants and Compliance Officer
- Organization
- Kakenya’s Dream
- Location
- Nairobi Office with regular travel to Isampin, Transmara West Sub County, Narok County
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
The Grants and Compliance Officer is responsible for coordinating and managing the full grant lifecycle from proposal development and award through implementation, compliance, reporting, financial monitoring, and close-out to ensure the successful delivery of donor-funded projects.
What you'll do
- Coordinate the administration of assigned grants throughout the grant lifecycle
- Maintain grants management systems and grant documentation
- Support donor monitoring visits and compliance reviews
- Coordinate cross-functional collaboration among Program, Finance, MEAL, and Communications teams
- Prepare and submit high-quality donor narrative and financial reports
- Work closely with the Finance Department to monitor grant expenditure and budget utilization
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, Development Studies, International Relations, Public Administration, or a related field
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in grants management, donor compliance, proposal development, project administration, or program support within the NGO or development sector
- Experience coordinating donor-funded projects and managing institutional donor grants
- Experience preparing donor reports and supporting proposal development
- Experience working collaboratively with Program, Finance, MEAL, Procurement, and Operations teams
- Sound knowledge of grants management principles and donor compliance requirements
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Nairobi Office with regular travel to Isampin, Transmara West Sub County, Narok County.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and experience in grants management, donor compliance, and proposal development.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter indicating their expected salary and availability through the provided link by COB 25 September 2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office with regular travel.
How to apply
Apply directly on Kakenya’s Dream's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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