Department Finance and Operations
Role Grants Management Lead
Reporting Line Director of Finance and Operations
Location Kampala, Uganda
In This Role, You Will Make An Impact By:
Pre-Award Grant Management
• Manage the grant application process across DSG’s
program portfolio, including developing and
disseminating calls for proposals, reviewing
applications for completeness and eligibility, and
coordinating with program staff on technical reviews.
• Conduct due diligence on potential grantees across
all programs, including capacity assessments and
financial reviews, to identify and mitigate risks.
• Prepare grant agreements, ensuring compliance with
DSG policies, donor requirements, legal stipulations,
and program-specific objectives.
• Facilitate grant awarding processes, including
obtaining necessary approvals and signatures.
• Tailor the grant solicitation process to attract
organizations aligned with the program’s focus on
youth employment, women’s empowerment, and
agricultural development in Uganda.
• Conduct due diligence on potential grantees to
assess their understanding of and commitment to the
program’s theory of change, gender and youth
inclusion strategies, and proposed approach to
achieving impact within the Ugandan context
Post-Award Grant Management
• Monitor grant performance across DSG’s portfolio
against agreed-upon objectives and deliverables,
reviewing grantee reports, conducting site visits, and
providing technical assistance as needed.
• Oversee grant disbursements, track expenditures,
review financial reports, and ensure compliance with
budgetary guidelines across all projects.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations,
donor requirements, and DSG policies.
• Prepare regular reports on grant activities, portfolio
performance, and compliance for senior management
and funders.
• Manage the grant closeout process, including final
reporting, asset disposition, and fund reconciliation.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to grantees on
grant management practices, ensuring compliance
with reporting requirements specific to the initiative
and the Mastercard Foundation’s broader guidelines.
• Monitor grant expenditures closely, ensuring
alignment with the program’s budget and flagging any
potential financial risks or discrepancies to the
program team.
The Agrifood System Transformation for Youth Employment (ASTYE) program in Uganda is a transformative
initiative designed to address systemic challenges hindering agricultural development and youth employment,
particularly for young women. Funded by the Mastercard Foundation and implemented in partnership with
DSG, AGRA, and GOAL, ASTYE aims to create dignified and fulfilling work opportunities for young people
while strengthening Uganda’s agrifood ecosystem.
DSG is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Grants Management Lead to oversee the effective and
compliant administration of grant funds across DSG’s portfolio of projects to ensure the successful
implementation of the ASTYE Uganda program. This role is essential for ensuring robust grant management
practices across the organization, contributing to DSG’s overall financial health and supporting the
achievement of program objectives. The Grants Management Lead will contribute significantly to the ASTYE
initiative by ensuring efficient and transparent grant processes within the program, supporting DSG’s efforts to
drive agricultural transformation and create work opportunities for young people in Uganda.
Join Our Team as a Grants Management Lead!
About the Opportunity:
Education & Professional Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field; Master’s degree
preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in grant management, with demonstrated experience in overseeing the
full grant lifecycle within complex development programs.
• Proven experience working with international funders and grantees.
• Experience working in the agrifood sector or international development is a plus.
Leadership & Technical Competencies
• Strong understanding of grant management principles, best practices, and regulatory requirements,
particularly in the African context.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and grant management software.
Ready To Lead Uganda’s ASTYE?
If you are an experienced grants management professional with expertise in managing
complex grants portfolios and working with international funders, and are motivated to
ensure compliance, accountability, and effective use of resources in support of agrifood
and development programs, we invite you to apply.
Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your grants management experience,
key achievements, and motivation for the role to talent@kipawa.io
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submission is encouraged!
To know more about our organization, visit our website www.devsovgroup.com
To Succeed In This Role, You Bring:
In This Role, You Will Make An Impact By: (cont’d)
Grant Management Systems and Capacity Building
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of DSG’s grant management policies and procedures, ensuring the Grant
Management Manual remains relevant and reflects best practices.
• Develop and deliver training programs for DSG staff and partners on grant management policies, procedures, and
best practices.
• Oversee the maintenance and improvement of DSG’s grant management systems, ensuring data integrity, efficient
workflows, and effective support for grant management activities across all programs.
• Incorporate lessons learned and best practices from ASTYE Uganda grant management into DSG’s broader grantmaking policies and procedures, contributing to organizational learning and improvement.
• Provide targeted training and capacity building support to ASTYE Uganda partners on DSG’s grant management
systems and requirements, ensuring seamless integration and efficient grant administration within the program.