**Position Title:**Temporary Reliever – Grants Officer
Job Grade: C Upper
**Department :**Programmes
**Reporting to :**Programmes Manager
**Duration :**Maternity Cover – 4 months
**Position Location :**Nairobi, Kenya
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is a non-aligned, non-political, not-for-profit pan-African organisation headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, whose vision is to see transformed lives on the African continent through science. Our tripartite mandate is (1) recognition of excellence through the AAS’ highly prestigious fellowship and award schemes, (2) provision of advisory and think tank functions for shaping Africa’s Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) strategies and policies, and (3) implementation of key STI programmes addressing Africa’s developmental challenges. The current strategy for the AAS focuses on five strategic focus areas: Environment and climate change, health and wellbeing, natural sciences, policy and governance and social sciences and humanities. The AAS’ mission is to leverage resources through excellence and thought leadership for sustainable development.
The Grants Officer (relieving role) is responsible for the administration and proper management of processes throughout the grants management cycle. The incumbent effectively manages a portfolio of grants, implementing pre- and post-grant award processes and providing support to grantees to ensure the delivery of quality projects on time and on budget.
management system adheres to universally set standards, policies and procedures
improvement of the Academy’s grant making process;
from a recognized institution.
Languages
Excellent in English (Oral and written)
Knowledge of other African Union languages (e.g., Arabic, French, and Portuguese) will be an advantage.
This is a temporary relieving engagement (Maternity cover). The successful candidate will be engaged full time (40 hours/ week) for a period of 4 months working at the AAS offices in Nairobi, Kenya.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application and include: one-page cover letter, curriculum vitae/ resume.
Applications should be sent to [email protected] with the subject Temporary Reliever (maternity cover) – Grants Officer, by 7th August 2025 17:00HRS EAT. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Website: www.aasciences.africa
Tagged as: Kenya, The African Academy of Sciences
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