Grants Officer at Plan International

Role Purpose:
The purpose of this role is to support the country Grants Coordination processes and management.

Dimensions of role:

• Support the Country’s resource mobilization activities.
• Support the Grants Advisor in coordinating, and monitoring the implementation of donor funded projects and programs
• Managing donor grants transactions effectively and efficiently and ensure quality reporting
• Support in establishing a grants tracking mechanism in order to effectively follow up grant activities and to determine progress and make decisions where further action is needed.
• Support proposal development process working with program staff, writing budget narratives, editing proposals, and ensure proper proposal and grant management procedures are followed.
• Ensuring that reports to donors are submitted on time; that reports are coherent and accurate (quarterly, interim or final reports).
• Ensure timely set-up of all grants in SAP system and corresponding modifications are effected
• Ensuring that grants are implemented in compliance with Plan International guidelines and relevant donor regulations.
• Maintain and update grant files.
• Document and share key compliance issues with Plan International staff and partners setting ground for compliance management
• Draft Funding Approval Document and ensure all Funding Agreement Document (FADs) files are updated on a regular basis.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Essential

• A degree in Development Studies, Business Studies, or Social Science (Master’s degree or equivalent in international affairs, development or related subject will be an added advantage).
• At least three years of experience working in project and/or grants management and proposal/business development/design.
• Experience in developing and interpreting donor budgets.
• Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community.
• Proven ability to develop and write grant proposals and concepts and track record in winning proposals.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Good communicator with strong organizational, time management and analytical skills.
• Excellent inter-personal, cultural and diplomatic skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills with close attention to detail.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities, meet demanding deadlines and work under pressure in unstable security environments.