{"id":106501,"date":"2026-08-10T05:44:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T05:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/lead-grants-specialist-africa\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T05:44:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T05:44:04","slug":"lead-grants-specialist-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/lead-grants-specialist-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Lead Grants Specialist &#8211; Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Lead Grants Specialist - Africa\", \"description\": \"We\u2019re Looking for You:\\nThe Lead Grants Specialist has a high level of expertise in award administration and financial services. The position administers and maintains public award documentation and completes financial activities in accordance with TNC policies and procedures, public rules and regulations, and best practices in financial\/organizational management. The Lead Grants Specialist provides assistance to all levels of personnel in their specialty area. They respond to complex employee\/management questions and problems based on advanced knowledge of the subject area. The Lead Grants Specialist shares knowledge with other members of the Grants Services Network GSN, supports and participates in GSN activities, and supervises GSN staff.\\nThe Lead Grants Specialist oversees and manages a team of Grant Specialists and\/or Grants Associates within their assigned geographical area.\u00a0 The Lead Grants Specialist may monitor team funding trends and work with the Grants Manager on team workload distribution and new hires. They communicate with the Grants Manager to report, discuss and resolve issues, and identify and implement projects.\u00a0 May collaborate with other Lead Grants Specialists. Position location is flexible with strong preference given to Kenya, Tanzania or an established Nature Conservancy office within TNC\u2019s Africa region.\\nWhat You\u2019ll Bring:\\nBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\\nAt least 3 years of experience in public award accounting, financial management, compliance, and financial analysis.\\nKnowledge of accounting principles, practices, regulations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP.\\nExperience using accounting and financial reporting systems.\\nExperience with U.S. Federal Uniform Guidance, state and local regulations, and standard contract clauses.\\nExperience with multilateral and international donor regulations, including IKI, UK GOV, GCF, GEF, UNDP, BAF, or similar funding mechanisms.\\nExperience recruiting, supervising, developing, and managing staff.\\nProfessional certification such as CPA or CIA preferred or required, if applicable.\\nFluency in written and spoken English.\\nDesired Qualifications:\\nMultilingual skills and\/or experience working in multicultural environments.\\nAdvanced expertise in Microsoft Excel and demonstrated ability to analyze and manage complex financial data.\\nExpert knowledge of GAAP and\/or other applicable accounting and regulatory frameworks.\\nDemonstrated experience interpreting complex regulatory requirements and applying them to practical business situations.\\nExperience monitoring and ensuring compliance with organizational policies, applicable laws and regulations, and finance, accounting, and management best practices.\\nExperience evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and recommending process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.\\nProven ability to interpret guidelines, analyze complex information, and adapt processes and procedures as needed.\\nAbility to independently identify, analyze, and resolve complex financial, compliance, or operational issues.\\nExperience serving as a technical resource and providing guidance to colleagues and stakeholders on accounting, financial, and compliance matters.\\nProfessional certification such as CPA or CIA preferred.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-08\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Nature Conservancy\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-24T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Nature Conservancy<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-24<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019re Looking for You:<br \/>The Lead Grants Specialist has a high level of expertise in award administration and financial services. The position administers and maintains public award documentation and completes financial activities in accordance with TNC policies and procedures, public rules and regulations, and best practices in financial\/organizational management. The Lead Grants Specialist provides assistance to all levels of personnel in their specialty area. They respond to complex employee\/management questions and problems based on advanced knowledge of the subject area. The Lead Grants Specialist shares knowledge with other members of the Grants Services Network GSN, supports and participates in GSN activities, and supervises GSN staff.<br \/>The Lead Grants Specialist oversees and manages a team of Grant Specialists and\/or Grants Associates within their assigned geographical area.\u00a0 The Lead Grants Specialist may monitor team funding trends and work with the Grants Manager on team workload distribution and new hires. They communicate with the Grants Manager to report, discuss and resolve issues, and identify and implement projects.\u00a0 May collaborate with other Lead Grants Specialists. Position location is flexible with strong preference given to Kenya, Tanzania or an established Nature Conservancy office within TNC\u2019s Africa region.<br \/>What You\u2019ll Bring:<br \/>Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.<br \/>At least 3 years of experience in public award accounting, financial management, compliance, and financial analysis.<br \/>Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, regulations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP.<br \/>Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems.<br \/>Experience with U.S. Federal Uniform Guidance, state and local regulations, and standard contract clauses.<br \/>Experience with multilateral and international donor regulations, including IKI, UK GOV, GCF, GEF, UNDP, BAF, or similar funding mechanisms.<br \/>Experience recruiting, supervising, developing, and managing staff.<br \/>Professional certification such as CPA or CIA preferred or required, if applicable.<br \/>Fluency in written and spoken English.<br \/>Desired Qualifications:<br \/>Multilingual skills and\/or experience working in multicultural environments.<br \/>Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel and demonstrated ability to analyze and manage complex financial data.<br \/>Expert knowledge of GAAP and\/or other applicable accounting and regulatory frameworks.<br \/>Demonstrated experience interpreting complex regulatory requirements and applying them to practical business situations.<br \/>Experience monitoring and ensuring compliance with organizational policies, applicable laws and regulations, and finance, accounting, and management best practices.<br \/>Experience evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and recommending process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.<br \/>Proven ability to interpret guidelines, analyze complex information, and adapt processes and procedures as needed.<br \/>Ability to independently identify, analyze, and resolve complex financial, compliance, or operational issues.<br \/>Experience serving as a technical resource and providing guidance to colleagues and stakeholders on accounting, financial, and compliance matters.<br \/>Professional certification such as CPA or CIA preferred.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to Nature Conservancy on nature.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1301456\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-24 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Nature Conservancy Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-08-24 Job Description We\u2019re Looking for You:The Lead Grants Specialist has a high level of expertise in award administration and financial services. 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