RUFORUM NGO Careers – Programme Officer, Grants

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Organisation: RUFORUM (Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Assistant Grants Manager
Job Reference No: RUF/JOB/03/14: Programme Officer, Grants
About RUFORUM:
The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), established in 2004, is a consortium of 42 universities in 19 countries of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (ECSA). The organisation evolved from the Forum on Agricultural Resource Husbandry (FORUM) program of the Rockefeller Foundation. RUFORUM is registered as an International Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) and has mandate to oversee graduate training and networks of specialization in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). RUFORUM has an MoU with the African Union for strengthening science, technology and innovation capacity in Africa.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Communicate calls for grants proposals on time
  • Extract relevant information from the RUFORUM Information Management System (RIMS) as and when required.
  • Compile list of competitive grants applications (including capture and update of the database) and process relevant documentation for assessment.
  • Carry out administrative checks of grants applications and verify completeness of responses to calls
  • Capture and update relevant databases in the RIMS, including systematic reviews of reports and summative evaluations that gather/collate lessons learnt from project implementation
  • Work closely with Reviewers and compile comments on the proposals.
  • Supervise preparation and verify relevant documentation for disbursing funds to the Principal Investigators.
  • Actively engage and guide Principal Investigators in implementing the terms of grants awards including correct and timely submission of reports and accountabilities.
  • Organise and facilitate meetings and conferences on matters regarding the management or implementation of grants.
  • Compile list of successful applications and prepare narrative for the Unit for further action.
  • Work closely with the Finance and Administration Unit track and maintain disbursement records
  • Work in consultation with the Partnership and Business Administration Unit compile profiles of grant projects being funded by the Secretariat
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant should hold a good Master’s Degree in agricultural and related sciences; diploma in project management
  • A minimum of three years’ experience  in project management in NGOs, research and training institutions
  • Computer literacy i.e.  ability to use computers and related office packages
  • The applicant should be a team player.
  • Possess the ability to monitor the progress/quality and/or standards of grants implementation against key criteria
  • Attention to details
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to work calmly under pressure.
  • Ability to value and act with honesty and openness in relations with others.
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to send their applications via email to Secretariat@ruforum.org, or delivered in hard copy (with CD enclosed containing soft copy) to:
The Executive Secretary
RUFORUM Secretariat, Plot 151 Garden Hill,
Makerere University, P.O Box 16811, Wandegeya
Kampala, Uganda.
(Ref: RUF/JOB/….: ……………….)
Applicants should quote the reference number and job applied for, and should attach photocopies of necessary academic support documents, including letters from two referees. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Screening of applications will begin in November, 2014, and will continue until the post is filled.
Deadline: 20th October, 2014 by 5pm
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