Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Staffing Solutions Network is a leading recruitment and HR management firm based in Kenya, committed to connecting businesses with exceptional talent across diverse industries. Established with a mission to bridge the gap between employers and skilled professionals, we bring unparalleled industry expertise, a client-centered approach, and a deep understandin...

Responsibilities or duties

The Grants & Funding Officer will be responsible for managing donor-funded grants, ensuring compliance, coordinating reporting, and supporting partners to deliver high-quality education and literacy programs.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Development Studies, Education, or a related field

High proficiency in MS Office and grant management systems

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Experience needed

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in grants management and donor compliance

Proven experience managing donor-funded projects and sub-grants, preferably in education or literacy programs

Strong experience in donor reporting, audits, and partner capacity building

• Manage grant compliance, donor deliverables, and reporting schedules
• Prepare and submit high-quality narrative and financial reports to donors
• Establish and maintain centralized grant reporting and documentation systems
• Track progress against grant deliverables and flag risks or delays
• Lead sub-grant and partner management processes, including RFAs, due diligence, agreements, and monitoring
• Provide compliance training and technical support to internal teams and partners
• Coordinate audit preparations and ensure grants remain audit-ready
• Identify compliance risks and support continuous improvement of grant management systems

• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• MS Office proficiency
• Grant management systems proficiency

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Development Studies, Education, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in grants management and donor compliance
• Proven experience managing donor-funded projects and sub-grants, preferably in education or literacy programs
• Strong experience in donor reporting, audits, and partner capacity building