Finance and Grants Manager

International Livestock Research Institute is hiring for the Finance and Grants Manager position in Nairobi. This is a full time role. Qualification level: Masters; experience: 5 – 9 yrs. The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks a Finance and Grants Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for the financial and grants management of the REAP Program. Applications close on 21 November 2026.

The role ensures that program resources are planned, safeguarded, utilized and reported in accordance with the Mastercard Foundation grant agreement, approved budgets, ILRI policies and applicable statutory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead preparation, consolidation and periodic revision of the program budget across workstreams, countries, partners, cost categories and implementation periods.
• Monitor expenditure and commitments against approved budgets and implementation plans; investigate material variances, agree corrective actions with budget holders and track actions to closure.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial analyses covering burn rate, commitments, forecast-to-complete, funding gaps, co-financing obligations, cost-recovery exposure and key financial risks.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in finance, accounting or business-related field,
• Full professional accounting qualification (CPA (K) or ACCA) and active membership in ICPAK or an equivalent recognized professional accounting body.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in finance and grants management, including at least 3…

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