Grants Management Officer at KEMRI

KEMRI are hiring a Grants Management Officer in Nairobi.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in identifying, researching, and tracking potential funding opportunities from donors, foundations, development partners, and other funding agencies.
• Support the preparation, review, and submission of concept notes, expressions of interest, grant applications, and funding proposals in collaboration with researchers and relevant departments.
• Assist in maintaining relationships and communication with potential and existing donors, development partners, research institutions, and other strategic partners.
• Maintain up-to-date databases and records of funding opportunities, donors,submitted proposals, funding decisions, donor correspondence, and partnership engagements.
• Assist in compiling institutional information, developing proposal budgets, and ensuring required supporting documents are complete and aligned with donor and institutional requirements.
• Track proposal submissions, funding deadlines, donor feedback, and other key milestones, and follow up on pending applications and requests for additional information.
• Assist in preparing periodic reports on resource mobilization activities, funding opportunities, proposals submitted, and funds secured, and support the coordination of donor meetings and resource mobilization activities.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the resource mobilization function, including scheduling meetings, preparing correspondence and reports and maintaining records
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in any of the following; Biomedical Sciences, Medical Science, Social Sciences or any other relevant field from a recognized institution.
2. Proficiency in computer applications and relevant digital tools.

Skills & Competencies

1. Planning skills
2. Communication and reporting skills
3. Interpersonal skills
4. Teamwork

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Deadline: Thursday, September 17, 2026

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