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Grants Management Officer Job KEMRI

Job Title: Grants Management Officer
Date Posted: 07/09/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Management
Employer: Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI
Industry: Finance
Salary:
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 14/09/2026

Administration Jobs. KEMRI Jobs. Grants Management Officer supporting resource mobilization and grant administration, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences or Social Sciences, in a healthcare research environment, on-site role.

  • Assist in identifying, researching, and tracking potential funding opportunities from donors, foundations, development partners, and other funding agencies.
  • Support the preparation, review, and submission of concept notes, expressions of interest, grant applications, and funding proposals in collaboration with researchers and relevant departments.
  • Assist in maintaining relationships and communication with potential and existing donors, development partners, research institutions, and other strategic partners.
  • Maintain up-to-date databases and records of funding opportunities, donors,submitted proposals, funding decisions, donor correspondence, and partnership engagements.
  • Assist in compiling institutional information, developing proposal budgets, and ensuring required supporting documents are complete and aligned with donor and institutional requirements.
  • Track proposal submissions, funding deadlines, donor feedback, and other key milestones, and follow up on pending applications and requests for additional information.
  • Assist in preparing periodic reports on resource mobilization activities, funding opportunities, proposals submitted, and funds secured, and support the coordination of donor meetings and resource mobilization activities.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support to the resource mobilization function, including scheduling meetings, preparing correspondence and reports and maintaining records
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following; Biomedical Sciences, Medical Science,
  • Social Sciences or any other relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Proficiency in computer applications and relevant digital tools.

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