Grants Finance & Pricing Manager
2026-07-22T05:57:09+00:00
Fika
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Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Nonprofit, and NGO
Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Social Services & Nonprofit
2026-07-31T17:00:00+00:00
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About the Role
Our client, a leading Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Kenya, is seeking to hire a qualified and experienced Grants Finance & Pricing Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of grants, ensuring compliance with donor regulations, and developing accurate pricing strategies for projects. This is a critical role that requires a strong understanding of grant management, financial reporting, and strategic financial planning.
Responsibilities
Finance Strategy
- Work closely with Fika’s Finance Department and program teams to ensure proactive, compliant, and effective fiscal management of project funds
- Monitor and analyze program budgets to enable accurate projection of expenditures, monitoring of actual expenses against planned budgets, burn rate calculations, and corrective plans as needed
- Track deliverables and milestone payments in consultation with program teams, Sr. VP of Business Development, Senior Foundations Manager, and Development Operations Manager, and report on status, including financial performance and impact on organizational goals
- Process sub-grant and sub-contract payments as required and in alignment with disbursement or deliverable schedules
Grant Finance
- Support the Sr. VP of Business Development and Senior Foundations Manager in financial reporting tasks for donors, clients, and key stakeholders
- Develop special financial reports as needed based on client or donor requests
Proposal Pricing
- Conduct pricing research and analysis related to new clients or new contractual mechanisms
- Work closely with the Funds Development Officer to complete pricing and presentation budgets for commercial tenders and proposals and prepare required narrative sections on proposal pricing, maximizing value for money vis-à-vis effective delivery and implementation
- Prepare required financial documentation for partnering or due diligence
- Ensure compliance with terms and conditions of tender cost proposal requirements
- Assist the Business Development team with additional tasks/initiatives as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum of 4-6 years of relevant work experience required in data analysis, grants management, or financial strategy
- Minimum of 3 years of experience developing cost proposals for private and public development clients
- Demonstrated experience developing successful cost proposals for various contract types preferred, particularly for bilateral and multilateral donors in accordance with their pricing or tender regulations
- Strong financial acumen and analytic skills
- Ability to work across matrixed and diverse teams, “manage up” to meet deadlines and objectives
- Affinity for fast-paced, high-performing team environment, with ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
- Prior experience with project financial management and proposal development in the international development or non-profit field preferred
- Advanced proficiency in budgeting and financial management software/accounting systems preferred)
* Manage the full lifecycle of grant financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance. * Develop and implement financial policies and procedures for grant management. * Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for donors and internal stakeholders. * Ensure compliance with all grant agreements, donor requirements, and relevant regulations. * Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring they are realistic and aligned with program objectives. * Oversee the pricing of new projects and proposals, ensuring profitability and sustainability. * Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to support decision-making. * Liaise with auditors and ensure smooth financial audits. * Provide financial training and support to program staff.
* Financial reporting * Budgeting * Forecasting * Grant management * Donor compliance * Financial analysis * Accounting software * Microsoft Excel * Communication skills * Interpersonal skills
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. * Master's degree or professional qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is an added advantage. * Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in grants finance management, preferably within the NGO sector. * Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. * Strong knowledge of donor regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., USAID, EU, DFID). * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. * Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Vacancy title:
Grants Finance & Pricing Manager
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Social Services & Nonprofit]
Jobs at:
Fika
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 31 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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About the Role
Our client, a leading Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Kenya, is seeking to hire a qualified and experienced Grants Finance & Pricing Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of grants, ensuring compliance with donor regulations, and developing accurate pricing strategies for projects. This is a critical role that requires a strong understanding of grant management, financial reporting, and strategic financial planning.
Responsibilities
Finance Strategy
- Work closely with Fika’s Finance Department and program teams to ensure proactive, compliant, and effective fiscal management of project funds
- Monitor and analyze program budgets to enable accurate projection of expenditures, monitoring of actual expenses against planned budgets, burn rate calculations, and corrective plans as needed
- Track deliverables and milestone payments in consultation with program teams, Sr. VP of Business Development, Senior Foundations Manager, and Development Operations Manager, and report on status, including financial performance and impact on organizational goals
- Process sub-grant and sub-contract payments as required and in alignment with disbursement or deliverable schedules
Grant Finance
- Support the Sr. VP of Business Development and Senior Foundations Manager in financial reporting tasks for donors, clients, and key stakeholders
- Develop special financial reports as needed based on client or donor requests
Proposal Pricing
- Conduct pricing research and analysis related to new clients or new contractual mechanisms
- Work closely with the Funds Development Officer to complete pricing and presentation budgets for commercial tenders and proposals and prepare required narrative sections on proposal pricing, maximizing value for money vis-à-vis effective delivery and implementation
- Prepare required financial documentation for partnering or due diligence
- Ensure compliance with terms and conditions of tender cost proposal requirements
- Assist the Business Development team with additional tasks/initiatives as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum of 4-6 years of relevant work experience required in data analysis, grants management, or financial strategy
- Minimum of 3 years of experience developing cost proposals for private and public development clients
- Demonstrated experience developing successful cost proposals for various contract types preferred, particularly for bilateral and multilateral donors in accordance with their pricing or tender regulations
- Strong financial acumen and analytic skills
- Ability to work across matrixed and diverse teams, “manage up” to meet deadlines and objectives
- Affinity for fast-paced, high-performing team environment, with ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
- Prior experience with project financial management and proposal development in the international development or non-profit field preferred
- Advanced proficiency in budgeting and financial management software/accounting systems preferred)
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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