JOB OPPORTUNITY
Sub-Grant Specialist
(Home and Communities Activity Program)
World Vision Rwanda is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 29 Districts of Rwanda.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced national for the position of Sub-Grant Specialist (Homes and Communities Activity Program). The position will be based at Kigali, reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager.
Purpose of the position:
The Sub-Grants Specialist will provide day-to-day oversight of sub-grants management. He/she will be responsible for the sub grants (Partners) follow-up and accountability as well as their capacity building. He/she will enforce compliance with WV and consortium members’ partners’ procurement and financial accounting practices in the production of the relevant financial information.
The major responsibilities include:
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% of time |
Activity |
End Results |
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20% |
Review the pre-award due diligence assessment of current and potential partners and analyze organizational capacity to manage sub-grant funding and project implementation for Rwanda based sub grantees and work with project staff in the assessment of local partners. |
Sub-grants capacity assessment effectively done and ahead of time |
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15% |
Work closely with Finance and Administration Manager and to ensure all subgrant agreement templates and letters of commitment are updated with respect to WVI policies and donor requirements. |
All WVI & donor requirements on sub-recipient are met |
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10% |
Review all sub-award reports on monthly basis and certify data annually to ensure accuracy of data for accounting and audit purposes. |
WVR & Sub-recipient financial reports are accurate |
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15% |
Conduct regular site visits to track sub-recipient progress, measure performance, and ensure accountability in accordance with established sub-recipient monitoring plan and document appropriately, as well as budget performance monitoring. |
Sub-grants performance is improved on quarterly basis |
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15% |
Facilitate internal and external auditors and provide relevant information related to sub-recipient as far as Sub-grant is concerned and ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations. |
Unqualified opinion / clean audit reports are obtained and audit recommendations are implemented timely. |
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10% |
Review and communicate annual sub-grant work plans and budgets for consistency with overall program goals and objectives, aligning with donor technical and spending requirements, feasibility and cost-effectiveness. |
Sub-recipient implementation is in accordance with original approved plan by the donor |
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15% |
Work with project staff on sub grant closeout, documentation, distribution of inventory, retention of intellectual property, audit, etc. to ensure proper projects closeout. |
All projects are closed in accordance with WVI and donor requirements |
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical skills and Experience
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
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Required Professional Experience |
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Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification |
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Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications |
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Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda
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All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.
In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications will be accepted through this email).
The closing date for submission of applications is 12th December 2021; no late applications will be accepted.
As a child-focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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