Grants and Contracts Officer

Job Description

To develop and maintain a Grants management database to enable effective tracking of all grants on board, ensure effective Grants management at all stages – start up, implementation, and closure as per donor guidelines and within the stipulated timelines, and track Baylor Uganda’s recovery from the different Grant contribution.

Overall Responsibilities

• Ensure up-to-date Baylor Uganda’s electronic registration for respective funders,
• Ensure Compliance with all donor requirements, and provide regular reports to senior management on Baylor Uganda’s compliance status,
• Ensure pre-award checks are done before any grant agreements or contracts are signed,
• Reviewing and ensuring that Project requests are in line with donor Guidelines and approved work plans,
• Prepare Routine budget monitoring against work plans reports,
• Support the development of budgets as part of acquisition/business Development,
• Make Expenditure analysis reports on a monthly and quarterly basis, tracking project unit costs,
• Make Budget against Actual reports to be reviewed by the line manager and shared with technical area leads/Budget holders,
• Prepare financial projections relating to grants/projects to advice on likely financial status in near future,
• Review partnership financial reports, and accountabilities for reasonableness and allowability.

Required Qualification, Experience and Competencies

• A Degree in business administration or finance, with exceptional spreadsheet construction skills.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA) is desired
• The candidate must have at least three years of experience in grants administration from a reputable organization.
• 3 Years Relevant Experience

How to Apply

Applications should include a cover letter, CV, daytime telephone contact, three traceable professional references, and academic documents

Please apply directly using the apply button below. In case you have any further questions about the role, contact us on careers@baylor-uganda.org