Grant and Partnership Technical Intern at Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD)

Duties and Responsibilities
Support Grant Proposal Development:

• Assist in drafting, editing, and reviewing grant proposals, ensuring alignment with donor guideline and objectives.
• Collaborate with program teams to gather relevant data and input for proposal submissions.

Documentation and Record Keeping

• Maintain organized records of all grant proposals, contracts, reports, and correspondence.
• Ensure that documentation is easily accessible and complies with organizational and donor requirements.

Partner Communication:

• Facilitate communication with partners, including sending updates, coordinating meetings, and addressing inquiries.
• Ensure timely responses to partners regarding project implementation and reporting.

Capacity Building Support:

• Assist in organizing and coordinating training sessions and workshops to strengthen partners’ capacity.
• Provide technical support to partners to help them meet grant requirements and improve performance.

Financial Report Review:

• Support the review and analysis of financial reports submitted by partners to ensure compliance with budgets and grant agreements.
• Assist in tracking grant spending and preparing financial summaries for management.

Monitor Partner Progress:

• Track the progress of partners’ activities in line with project goals and grant timelines.
• Assist in preparing progress reports based on data collected from partners.

Compliance Monitoring:

• Ensure that partners comply with donor regulations, including financial management, reporting, and procurement standards.
• Conduct spot checks and review documentation to verify adherence to grant agreements.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from partner reports and monitoring activities.
• Support the preparation of narrative and financial reports for internal review and donor submission.

Administrative Support:

• Provide day-today administrative assistance, such as scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and organizing events.
• Assist with logistics for donor visits, partner meetings, and other related activities.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Accounting or Finance and any other related social science course
• 1-2 years of experience in the related field
• Relevant experience working in the Humanitarian sector is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office suites
• Fluency in English and other local languages
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Desirable Skills:

• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Basic financial literacy
• Research skills
• Organizational skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).