Grants Associate at Corporate Headfitters Limited

Reports To: Principal, Corporate Finance

Job Description

• We are currently looking for a Grants Associate for our client. She/he will be managing and supporting the grants requirement and implementation for the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Managing and supporting the grants requirement and implementation for the organisation.
• Identify and develop strategies to optimize the grants administration process.
• Perform relevant research to identify available grant opportunities and evaluate the results.
• Directly involve in grant writing by coordinating with grant writers or coordinators.
• Research for effective and authentic funding opportunities having a lawful registration and proven track record.
• Oversee if the grants are implemented according to the operational and financial needs of the organisation.
• Supervise the fundraising team to ensure proper coordination of work.
• Keep the relevant staff informed about upcoming deadlines and deliverables, thereby ensuring smooth completion of work responsibilities.
• Oversee if other grant staff (coordinators, writers and administrators) is complying with their job responsibilities.
• Oversee the job of invoicing, accounting, reporting, and other administrative functions to ensure successful execution of grant process.
• Prepare financial or budget plans and allocation along with the planning and finance department in accordance with each requirement.
• Analyse the budget trends and make recommendations for cost control and reduction for various grants.
• Provide detailed reports to the funders and the board of directors with respect to the organization's progress.
• Monitor paperwork and other related documents connected with grant-funded programs.
• Maintain records of all payments and receivables and prepare monthly records for all grant related activities.
• Provide training to the new staff on grants management and reporting requirements.
• Designing grant programs and determining funding needs.
• Preparing and monitoring budgets, and managing timelines and deliverables.
• Be involved in all relevant 3rd party relationships including investors, banking relationships, auditors etc.

Experience/Requirements
Methodical And Strategic Thinking:

• Devise a plan of action that will make the grants raising easy and feasible.
• Identify potential grant support from government agencies, foundations and corporations to meet the financial and operational needs of the organisation.

Grants and Budgeting Experience:

• Ability to perform grant research, grant writing, grant program design and implementation, compliance and grant reporting.
• Excellent project management skills with experience in managing and supervising administrative projects.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong command over written and verbal communication.
• Good understanding of the organization's overall business and its objectives.
• Possess good knowledge of planning and strategizing financial and budgeting issues.
• Ability to work within a team and provide support to the junior staff.
• Ability to perform in cross-functional team approach and job responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Experience with basic financial management skills including developing and monitoring budgets and financial reporting.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and produce quality results on time with attention to detail.
• Proficient in using computers with related knowledge of software programs and Internet.

Start Up Environment:

• Thrives in fast-paced star-up environment with dynamic business priorities