Key responsibilities
▪ Develop, maintain and continuously improve the programme’s grants administration policies, procedures,
templates and operational guidance, ensuring alignment with funder requirements and GrowthAfrica’s
financial control framework.
▪ Coordinate the full grants lifecycle for Innovation Incubator and Traction Accelerator grants, including
eligibility screening, application review, approvals, supplier verification, milestone monitoring,
disbursement, reconciliation and grant closure.
▪ Conduct or coordinate due diligence on beneficiaries, co-founders, suppliers and other relevant parties
to ensure compliance with programme eligibility, fiduciary and risk management requirements.
▪ Maintain accurate, real time grants records and reporting systems, providing regular updates on
commitments, disbursements, utilisation, recoveries and outstanding actions.
▪ Monitor grant implementation, identify potential compliance issues, fraud risks or irregularities, and
coordinate timely investigation, escalation and corrective action in accordance with programme policies.
▪ Work closely with the Finance Associate to ensure grant expenditure is accurately recorded, reconciled
and reflected within programme financial reporting.
▪ Build the capacity of programme teams through training and ongoing technical support on grants policy,
processes, documentation requirements and compliance standards.
▪ Collaborate with programme technical leads to ensure grant processes are aligned with programme
milestones, participant progression and investment readiness objectives.
▪ Prepare grants related documentation, reports and supporting evidence for donor reporting,
management oversight, external audits and compliance reviews.
▪ Contribute to the continuous improvement of grants management systems, controls and operational
processes by identifying lessons learned and recommending practical enhancements.
▪ Manage end-to-end grant disbursement cycles: eligibility screening, application review, approval, supplier
pre-screening, milestone tracking, disbursement, reconciliation and recovery.
▪ Conduct or coordinate due-diligence reviews of beneficiaries, co-founders and identified suppliers.
Identify, investigate and escalate any grant misuse, fraud indicators or non-compliance issues.
▪ Support external audits and donor reviews related to the grant’s facility.
Qualifications and requirements
▪ Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Law, Development Studies or another
relevant discipline. A professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA or an equivalent certification is an
added advantage.
▪ Minimum 5 to 8 years of progressive professional experience in grants management, programme finance,
compliance or fiduciary risk management within development organisations, donor funded programmes,
entrepreneurship support initiatives or similar environments.
▪ Demonstrated experience managing beneficiary grants, including end to end grant administration,
disbursement processes, financial reconciliation and compliance monitoring.
▪ Strong understanding of donor compliance requirements, fiduciary controls, anti-fraud frameworks and
financial risk management, with experience applying these within complex programme environments.
▪ Proven experience conducting beneficiary, supplier or partner due diligence and supporting the
management of grant related compliance and operational risks.
▪ Experience developing and implementing grants administration procedures, operational tools and
documentation that strengthen consistency, transparency and accountability.
▪ Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to manage high volume
transactions and complex administrative processes accurately and within agreed timelines.
▪ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using grants management, financial management or project
management systems to monitor grant performance and reporting.
How to apply
Applications close 25th September 2026. To apply, click (Here). GrowthAfrica is an equal opportunity employer
and welcomes applications from all qualified candidate