Grants Assistant

Reports to : Grants Manager
Key Responsibilities

Organize and maintain electronic and paper files of grant documents and resources
Record receipt of grantee reports in grants database
Assist with data entry and coding in grants database
Support Grant Manager with administrative tasks related, generating grant documents, review periodic reports and mailing grant agreements and grant review checks
Tracking grantee evaluation, monitoring, and reporting compliance;
Work to enhance and improve grants management processes and increase efficiencies
Organizing and maintaining grant documentation and filing, including grantee reports and correspondence
Monitoring, tracking, and processing close-out actions;
Maintaining activity calendars and team schedules;
Assist in organizing periodic financial review meetings with partner representatives
Fulfilling additional administrative functions, as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of one year of professional/office experience, including internships,
Skilled user of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
Experienced and comfortable working with numbers and in databases
Impeccable attention to detail
Strong document management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work well independently and with a team
Excellent time management skills, aptitude for proper task prioritization, and a results-oriented work process
Ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion
Professional demeanour, integrity, tact, and good judgment