Grants Officer 1
Job details
We are searching for a methodical and strategic Grants Officer to work with our organization in enhancing funding models identifying new sources of funding and developing sustainable and effective grants programs. Duties for the grants Officer will include managing overall grant efforts documenting payments and expenditure optimizing the grant administration process overseeing fundraising preparing progress reports ensuring compliance with grant regulations reviewing grant proposals managing grant databases engaging with donor agencies educating staff on policies and preparing financial reports. Your skills and expertise in successful grants management will aid our organization in serving the public by securing continuous funding improving business opportunities through effective funding programs and executing meaningful projects. The ideal candidate for this role should have superior organizational skills great leadership qualities and exceptional budgeting and monitoring skills. The outstanding grants Officer should reenforce relationships with donors ensure that grant programs operate efficiently streamline grant administration and keep our organization fiscally sound. Responsibilities:
- Designing grant programs.
- Determining funding needs.
- Researching funding opportunities.
- Reporting to the board of directors.
- Coordinating and engaging with grant writers.
- Identifying support agencies.
- Optimizing the grant administration process.
- Managing timelines and deliverables.
- Preparing and monitoring budgets.
- Tracking grant applications.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in business administration or equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years experience working as a Grants officer.
- Experience in health care or Social work is an added advantage
- Methodical and strategic thinking.
- Good communication skills.
- Project management skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Budgeting and accounting experience.
- Computer literacy.
- Knowledge of auditing policies.
- Knowledge of donor agencies.
- Strong writing skills.
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