To preserve the biodiversity, functional integrity, and resilience of Rwanda’s important landscapes while addressing local livelihood needs and sustainability issues at the local and national level we are focused on several areas of conservation intervention. These include: 1) Research and monitoring to identify and understand ecological requirements of landscape species and their main threats; 2) Transboundary collaboration to address conservation needs and management at the landscape level; 3) Addressing challenges surrounding natural resource use in a high population density and impoverished area through innovative projects and techniques, and 4) Education and outreach to foster the next generation of Rwanda’s conservation leaders.  We work closely with our local and international partners to carry out these activities and provide quality information and technical advice to local authorities and institutions. In doing so, we are able to implement conservation practices to protect this region’s unique and rich biodiversity.

Website: https://rwanda.wcs.org/

Job Description

Position:Regional Grants Officer, Sudano Sahel

Reports to: Regional Grants Manager, Sudano Sahel

Positions Managed:N/A

Location:Kigali-Africa Regional Hub

Country Program/Sector:

Position Type:Full-time

Scope/Capacity:Region

Coordinate with:Sudano Sahel region team, Country Finance Directors, Country Finance Managers

About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS): 

WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organisation, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results on a scale. We run programs spanning the ocean and over 3 million biologically critical square miles in nearly 60 countries. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and Indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquariums, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our 5,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and worldwide work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

More information at www.wcs.org

About the Regional Grants Officer

The Regional Grant Officer provides critical support to the region in ensuring effective and compliant grant management across the full grant lifecycle. Reporting to the Regional Grants Manager, the role contributes to , donor contract management, reporting, and compliance. The position works closely with country offices and regional teams to ensure accuracy, timely information flow, adherence to donor and internal requirements, and strengthened overall grant administration within the region.

Major Responsibilities: 

Grant Management

  • Track grant performance, deliverables, and financial burn rates, ensuring effective follow-up between program and finance teams.
  • Assist in organising award kick-off meetings for the region, highlighting key compliance requirements and terms and conditions.
  • Prepare and circulate monthly reporting reminders for all regional grants.
  • Support the preparation of regional grant reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Ensure complete and accurate grant close-out in the accounting system.
  • Assist country offices throughout the subaward lifecycle, from due diligence to close-out.
  • Support risk management initiatives and maintain audit readiness.

Compliance 

  • Work closely with country finance teams to ensure compliance with WCS and donor policies
  • Ensures grant information management and filing systems for regional grants are coordinated and respected such that all donor contractual documents, subawards, reports, and key correspondence are appropriately filed, accessible and up to date.
  • Support grant audits in coordination with Global Finance, the Regional Controllers and Country offices.
  • Support country offices in their subawardees’ regular monitoring and follow-up of identified observations to ensure compliance with WCS and donor regulations.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by the Regional Grants Manager.

Minimum Requirements and Job Skills (Required)

  • A bachelor’s degree in either Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or Finance is required
  • Proven grant management experience in an international organization (at least 5+ years) in a multi-funder and multi-currency environment is required
  • Experience in managing substantial (>USD 1million) USAID, EU, KfW and/or other bilateral/multilateral grants required
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse team
  • Excellent computer and systems skills required with respect to MS Office applications (advanced skills in MS Excel required). Experience with a major financial accounting and reporting software (SAP or equivalent) strongly preferred.
  • Commitment to the values and mission of the Wildlife Conservation Society
  • Fluency in English and French is required.

Additional Requirements:

  • Regular travel to Country Program offices in the Central African Republic, Chad, Cameroon, Nigeria
  • Demonstrate the necessary experience to work in a dynamic, multi-cultural environment,

The successful candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills and be comfortable participating as an effective contributor, leader and listener in group settings. S/he must be well organised, self‐motivated, resourceful, effective and efficient at coordinating multiple resources to get things done, with strong attention to detail; can work on multiple tasks at multiple levels and switch between them; can foresee and plan around obstacles.

Application Process:

Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications, should submit their application
at africaapplications@wcs.org by emailing an application letter and CV as one PDF document by the January 10, 2026 deadline. Please include “ Regional Grants Officer, Sudano Sahel Region ” in the subject line of your email.

WCS is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value.

The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate against employment based on age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations.

This position is open exclusively to Rwandan citizens, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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