Grants Manager, CSI Project at KCB Bank Kenya

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

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.

Shared Value and Strategic Alignment

• Shared 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.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Academic & Professional

• Education Bachelor’s Degree gained from a recognized institution.    RQ
• Professional Qualifications    Community Development     AA     
• Professional Qualifications    Financial Services/ Banking Experience     AA     
• Master’s Degree    A master’s degree in any related field is an added advantage.     AA     

Total Minimum No of Years’ Experience Required

• 5 years

Detail     Minimum[2] No of Years Need Type

• Grant management 5    ES
• Project management 4    ES
• Budget management 2    AA
• Relationship management 3    ES
• Data and information analytics  3    ES
• Stakeholder management 3    ES