Deputy Director for Grants and Accountability

About the role

The Deputy Director for Grants and Accountability (DDGA) is a senior leader within the International Rescue Committee’s Kenya country program. Reporting to the Country Director, the DDGA oversees a team of roughly 20 staff and ensures effective grant management, donor relations, and accountability across multiple field sites.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team responsible for award administration, donor relationship management, and compliance.
• Oversee business development processes, partnership agreements, and the implementation of the IRC’s SAP100 strategy.
• Ensure rigorous monitoring, evaluation, learning, and client‑accountability mechanisms are embedded in program delivery.
• Manage the full grant lifecycle, from proposal development through reporting and financial close‑out.
• Coordinate with program leads in health, nutrition, governance, women’s protection, economic recovery, and emergency response to align funding with operational needs.

Required profile

• Extensive senior‑level experience in grants management, donor relations, or finance within the humanitarian or non‑profit sector.
• Proven ability to lead a sizable team and drive results in complex, multi‑site environments.
• Strong understanding of IRC program areas and the Kenyan humanitarian context.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape strategic funding and accountability for a leading global humanitarian organization.
• Collaborative senior management team and a supportive work environment.