KCB Foundation is seeking a seasoned Grants Manager to lead the design and delivery of our Community Corporate Social Investment (CSI) program. This role calls for someone who is not only skilled in grants management, compliance, and reporting, but also empathetic and grounded in community realities. You’ll oversee a dynamic national program, ensuring resources reach the right partners and that impact is tracked and communicated with integrity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Grantmaking and Portfolio Management
Grants Strategy and Design
- Develop and update the CSI grantmaking framework, eligibility criteria, and focus areas aligned to strategic priorities.
- Design thematic or open grant calls to support community, youth, and enterprise development goals.
Grant Application and Intake Management
- Manage the grant application process for both unsolicited proposals from the public and referrals submitted through KCB Group branches.
- Provide clear guidelines, application materials, and technical assistance to applicants.
- Maintain a responsive, transparent, and inclusive approach to applicant engagement.
Evaluation and Selection
- Lead the technical and financial review of grant applications, conducting due diligence and site assessments where needed.
- Coordinate review processes with internal committees, ensuring alignment with policy and funding criteria.
- Recommend grantees for approval and support contracting and onboarding.
Disbursement and Contract Management
- Draft and manage grant agreements in collaboration with legal and finance teams.
- Oversee disbursement schedules, milestone tracking, and partner compliance.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
- Monitor grantee performance and progress against project goals.
- Work with M&E staff to gather data, document lessons learned and produce reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Risk and Compliance Oversight
- Ensure adherence to grant conditions, financial management standards, and reporting requirements.
- Identify and mitigate risks across the grant’s portfolio.
B. Fundraising and Resource Mobilization
Proposal Development and Partner Engagement
- Develop compelling funding proposals to donors and partners to expand the CSI portfolio.
- Engage with philanthropic, bilateral, and multilateral donors for co-funding and long-term partnerships.
Donor Stewardship and Reporting
- Maintain strong relationships with funders through timely reporting, updates, and accountability processes.
- Ensure grant compliance across donor-funded projects under the CSI portfolio.
C. Shared Value and Strategic Alignment
Shared by Value Integration
- Identify opportunities where CSI grants can create value for both communities and the Bank.
- Collaborate with KCB business units to align grants with enterprise goals.
Stakeholder Engagement and Internal Alignment
- Conduct outreach and sensitization forums with regional and branch teams to enhance visibility and uptake of CSI grants.
- Provide training and guidance to staff on how to support high-quality grant referrals and community engagement.