Responsibilities
Senior Leadership Collaboration: Engage with senior leaders to understand organizational goals and align grant funding strategies accordingly.
Complex Grants Management: Oversee the management of complex grants, ensuring adherence to donor requirements and reporting.
Staff Management: Supervise and mentor junior members of the grants finance team, providing guidance on grant budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
Grant Database Management: Maintain grant information within our database system (Salesforce), ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Grants Reporting and Compliance: Lead the preparation of comprehensive donor budget reports, monitor grant spending versus budget, and ensure compliance with donor requirements.
Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between the finance team, the field team and the fundraising team, providing regular updates on grant progress, compliance, and financial performance.
Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and enhance our grant tracking systems, databases, and reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
5+ years of experience in grants management within the development sector, with a proven track record of successfully managing complex grant portfolios
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
Expertise in financial grants management, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes
Proficiency with CRM systems, particularly Salesforce, for grant management and reporting
Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to perform complex functions and data analysis
Proficient in analyzing complex datasets for strategic decision-making
Adept communicator, skillfully engaging stakeholders across all organizational levels.
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Application Deadline
02 August 2024
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