Christian Health Association of Kenya Director, Grants and Compliance Jobs in Kenya
Brief Background of CHAK and UJTP
Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK) is a leading national Faith Based Organization (FBO) of Protestant churches’ health facilities and programmes in Kenya established in 1946, with a goal of promoting access to quality health care for all. CHAK Kenya is seeking for a Director, Grants and Compliance, for the USAID-Funded Jamii Tekelezi Project (UJTP), which support HIV prevention, Care, and treatment, OVC and health Systems strengthening in the counties of Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Embu and Nyandarua. The UJTP is a five (5) year project what just started its Fourth year of implementation.
Director grants and compliance reports to the Chief of Party and is a senior, Key position essential for the performance of the program. The position holder shall be a member of the senior project management team with the responsibility for the oversight of the Grants and Compliance function in accordance with the USAID and CHAK internal policies and regulations, and the Laws of Kenya.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Compliance Oversight Functions
Works with the Chief of Party (COP) and CHAK Management Team to develop a targeted, risk-based, and coherent annual compliance review plan, disseminates the plan to management and core operations teams and ensures strict adherence/implementation of the plan within the stipulated timelines
Reviews Jamii Tekelezi Program transactions and operations including grants, procurement, Finance, IT, HR to determine the risk level and puts in place and supports the program to attenuate/ameliorate program and fiscal risks in conformity and compliance with CHAK and USAID/USG policies, Standards, and the applicable rules and regulation.
Work with the program teams to ensure compliance with any other donor requirements
Work with Management Team and program team to draft and prepare official correspondence on USAID donor requests for approvals.
Provide expert advice and timely guidance / analysis on USAID rules and regulations, applicable various grants, Cooperative agreement clauses, etc.
Ensures that all audit/compliance findings are tracked and is responsible for monitoring implementation status by the various managers, and will report on implementation status on a regular basis
Providing expert advice on all the applicable of US Government rules and regulations and support the establishment of a strong compliance systems.
Sub Grants Management
Lead in Pre-award assessments/due diligence checks for potential partners onboarding, including NUPAS assessments and recommendations thereof and track and monitor the Organizational Capacity Action Plan implementation developed out of the NUPAS assessment.
Induct and guide sub grantees on USAID rules and regulations and other compliance related matters.
Review monthly financial reports from the sub-grantees for compliance, accuracy and completeness and approve the same for admission by CHAK.
Carry out periodic spot checks on a sample of sub awards for compliance with sub award agreements, financial reporting, and internal controls and recommend improvements as needed.
Required skills and Qualifications
First Degree in fields such as Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting or Finance Options)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or ACCA or any internationally recognized accounting qualifications
Master’s degree in business administration, Project Management, Economics or Development Studies
Partial certifications in legal or Fraud or risk management fields will be an added Advantage e.g., Certified Public Secretaries (CPS-K) or Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) or Certified Risk Managers (CRM).
Prior work experience with USAID Award Instruments (Grants, Cooperative Agreements and Contracts)
Demonstrated ability to apply and implement Federal Contracting systems, regulations, contract terms and conditions, and processes.
Demonstrated ability to draft supporting sub-contracts including IDIQ, Cost Reimbursement, Fixed Price in compliance with FAR, AIDAR, 2 CFR, 22 CFR 228.
Minimum seven (7) years of experience with demonstrable knowledge of nonprofit grants and contracts management practices.
Demonstrated experience managing USAID or other USG grants in a local or international context including periodical donor reporting mechanisms.
Previous experience in the design and implementation of USG compliance programs.
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), USAID Acquisition Regulations (AIDAR) and USG Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Outstanding communication skills including interpersonal communications, problem solving, strong writing skills and fluency in English.
Excellent organizational, planning, problem solving and analytical skills.
Political savviness to be able to engage external stakeholders, including donors, government officials and staff in various engagements.
Advanced Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, Business World, Salesforce, and other Microsoft Office products highly desirable.
How to Apply
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