Grants Officer

Grants Officer

Reference Number: EU/DVC/ARE/2026/0707

Reporting to: Director, Research and Extension

Job Purpose

The Grants Officer will strengthen Egerton University’s capacity for resource mobilization, grants acquisition, and grants management by coordinating pre‑award and post‑award grant processes, ensuring donor compliance, supporting academic staff in proposal development, and contributing to the achievement of the University Strategic Plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre‑award activities, including identifying funding opportunities and guiding proposal development.
• Manage post‑award processes, including budgeting, financial reporting, and donor compliance.
• Support academic staff in preparing competitive grant applications.
• Ensure adherence to donor and university policies throughout the grant lifecycle.
• Prepare and submit timely reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to resource mobilization strategies aligned with the University Strategic Plan.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants MUST have the following academic/professional qualifications and experience:

• Master’s degree in Project Management, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Development Studies, or a related field.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in grants management, research administration, or donor‑funded project coordination in an international organization.
• Demonstrated experience in proposal development and donor reporting in an international organization.
• Familiarity with national and international research funders (NRF, EU, USAID, World Bank, Foundations).
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.

Salary Scale

Grants Officer – Grade 12: Kshs. 119,858.00 – Kshs. 184,523.00 per month.

Application Procedure

The applicants should:

• Apply through the recruitment portal: https://recruitment.egerton.ac.ke.
• Send a soft copy (running PDF file) of the application to: [email protected].
• Hard copies of the applications will not be accepted.

All applications must be received not later than 31st July, 2026.

The application letters should be addressed to:

The Deputy Vice Chancellor
Administration, Finance and Planning
Egerton University
P. O. Box 536‑20115
EGERTON