Overseeing critical responsibilities and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, the role involves managing key functions essential to operational success. The position demands meticulous attention to detail and the ability to execute tasks with precision, while driving efficiency and productivity. Accountability includes maintaining high standards of performance, fostering collaboration across teams, and ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. Additionally, the role requires strategic planning, problem-solving, and the capacity to adapt to evolving challenges. Strong leadership, communication skills, and a proactive approach are fundamental to delivering measurable results.
Developing proposals is a key responsibility, requiring meticulous attention to detail and strategic planning to create compelling, persuasive documents that align with organizational goals and client needs. This role demands strong analytical skills to assess requirements, synthesize information, and tailor content to meet specific objectives while adhering to deadlines and budget constraints. Proficiency in writing, research, and stakeholder coordination is essential to ensure proposals are accurate, well-structured, and responsive to evaluation criteria. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including subject-matter experts and leadership, is often necessary to gather insights, refine messaging, and enhance the overall quality of submissions.
Ensure the timely management, processing, and uploading of all award documentation during the proposal stage into AMS, while also executing the associated workflows promptly.
The department oversees the administration of awards, nurtures strategic partnerships, and manages AMS initiatives to drive organizational growth and collaboration.
Assist in the preparation for the monthly Award and Partner review meetings, documenting action points discussed during the sessions and ensuring their prompt distribution to relevant stakeholders.
Assist in the execution of partner vetting and evaluation processes to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
Assist in the development and finalization of partner agreements to ensure all terms and conditions are accurately documented and legally compliant.
Assist in facilitating and organizing partner remuneration processes.
Assist in the preparation and execution of partner monitoring visits to ensure thorough oversight and compliance with established protocols.
Ensure prompt planning and seamless coordination for the initiation and completion of award kick-off and close-out meetings in collaboration with all relevant functions.
Assist in managing the income and funding trackers, providing the team with weekly updates on their status.
Responsibilities include assisting with the maintenance of the close-out backlog tracker and conducting routine follow-ups with multiple teams to ensure timely resolution of pending Statements of Fact (Sons).
Provide assistance to the Awards Assistant by maintaining the partner reporting tracker and ensuring its accurate distribution, while also updating the Awards Management System (AMS) promptly.
Provide administrative assistance to the Awards Assistant by ensuring prompt distribution of calendar invitations for award-related meetings.
Facilitate the implementation of action items discussed in award ceremonies, ensuring they are promptly reviewed and distributed in a timely manner.
Assist in compiling monthly management information from AMS and distributing it to the team through a portfolio analysis report, which includes details on awards in the pipeline, active awards, awards under amendment, high-risk awards, and closed awards.
Maintain the AMS to ensure it remains current, functional, and reliable while meticulously documenting a precise audit trail for all awards and sub-awards.
Ensures adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies governing charitable contributions. Monitors and verifies donor eligibility, contribution tracking, and tax compliance documentation. Conducts periodic audits to confirm accuracy of gift records and reporting. Collaborates with legal and finance teams to resolve discrepancies and mitigate compliance risks. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of evolving tax laws and nonprofit regulations to guide organizational practices.
Ensure donor compliance by facilitating a clear understanding and adherence to key requirements, including reporting deadlines, implementation periods, amendment timing and procedures, as well as audit and SCI award management policies.
We are seeking candidates who possess a strong set of core competencies to thrive in this role. Ideal applicants should demonstrate proficiency in strategic planning, problem-solving, and analytical thinking, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams and adapt to dynamic environments is essential. Additionally, a commitment to continuous learning and professional development is highly valued. Experience in [specific industry or field, if applicable] and familiarity with [relevant tools, software, or methodologies] are preferred. Strong organizational and time management abilities, coupled with a results-driven mindset, will contribute to success in this position.
Consistently achieving measurable outcomes and driving performance to meet or exceed established targets are fundamental aspects of this role. The position requires a commitment to producing tangible results through focused effort, strategic planning, and disciplined execution. By maintaining high standards of accountability and efficiency, the successful candidate will ensure that key objectives are realized within specified timelines while adhering to organizational goals.
Develops and articulates clear, motivating objectives for both teams and individuals while consistently tracking progress and evaluating performance.
The position demands individuals to ensure others meet performance standards, fostering accountability while addressing and rectifying any shortfalls in achievement.
Collaborates seamlessly with colleagues to achieve shared objectives, fostering a cooperative and productive work environment through clear communication and mutual respect.
Establishes and implements frameworks to foster seamless collaboration across organizational and departmental boundaries.
Facilitates collaboration among individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, fostering inclusive environments where collective contributions drive meaningful and impactful results.
Reduces isolated work practices and confronts non-collaborative behaviors directly.
Proactively analyze complex situations and develop viable solutions through logical reasoning and data-driven insights. Evaluate multiple options, weighing risks and benefits, to make informed decisions that align with organizational objectives. Utilize critical thinking to identify root causes of challenges and implement effective corrective actions. Maintain a results-oriented mindset while balancing efficiency with thoroughness in problem resolution.
Investigates and resolves the fundamental issues underlying persistent challenges within legacy awards systems.
Introduces fresh, outside insights to sustain strategic relevance and foster forward-thinking decision-making.
Conducts thorough research and examination of external trends to assess their potential implications for strategic decision-making.
Makes deliberate decisions and demonstrates the fortitude to uphold them even when facing opposition.
To cultivate leadership capabilities and mentor team members, guiding them toward professional growth and enhanced performance through constructive feedback and tailored development initiatives.
Achieves targeted outcomes in dynamic, high-pressure environments by addressing evolving requirements.
Assesses the potential opportunities and risks inherent in each proposed idea and solution to facilitate well-informed strategic decision-making.
Exhibits boldness through a readiness to address challenging circumstances and make difficult choices, even when such actions may not be widely favored.
Promotes a collaborative team setting in which members feel empowered to share ideas, advocate for decisions, or question them constructively.
Conveys intricate strategic challenges with precision, succinctness, and assurance.
Designs and executes strategies that foster an inclusive work environment while leveraging diverse talents to drive both individual and organizational achievement.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required, along with a minimum of five years of professional experience in network administration, infrastructure management, or cybersecurity. Proficiency in TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and routing protocols is essential, as is hands-on experience with firewalls, load balancers, and intrusion detection/prevention systems. Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills are necessary to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Certifications such as CCNA, Compton Security+, or CISSP are highly desirable.
Essential
A bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, or a closely related field is required.
Proven expertise in strategic planning, leadership, and organizational coordination, enabling the effective management of a demanding workload featuring varied and complex tasks and responsibilities.
Our role requires exceptional capability in pinpointing intricate details, resolving complex issues, and interpreting emerging patterns with precision.
Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Office, with familiarity in grant management and financial systems being an additional benefit.
Demonstrates cultural competence and adeptness at cultivating meaningful connections across diverse groups with efficiency and ease.
Capable of maintaining composure and adapting swiftly to changing circumstances, this individual demonstrates flexibility and resourcefulness in problem-solving while consistently delivering clear and effective communication, even in high-pressure situations.
Possesses exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, coupled with a proven track record of collaborating effectively in diverse, multicultural environments.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
