Grants Officer: Local NGO

Deadline: 2 August 2021

Introduction

An organisation working in the area of democracy and governance seeks to recruit a Grants Officer.

Job purpose

• Assessing prospective implementing partners to ensure they have adequate systems, policies and procedures in place for them to be able to efficiently administer donor funds;
• Suggest measures to mitigate risk to the organisation where implementing partners lack capacity;
• Taking the lead in the interpretation of funding regulations to ensure that all donor requirements are met; Ensuring all documentation and audit trails relating to contracting matters with implementing partners and funders is complete and compliant;
• Tracking implementing partners’ expenditure to ensure they do not go over their obligations and alert finance when incremental obligations are required;
• Providing senior management with data in relation to sub-awards for decision making;
• Undertake compliance visits to ensure that activities being carried out are in line with the approved contract; Managing the closeout process;
• Ensuring that all documents pertaining to all projects are audit-ready.

Person specification/qualifications

• Degree in Accounting; Degree in Project Management and a Masters will be an added advantage

Experience

• Proven track record in managing EU grants up to close out stage;
• 3 years experience in managing sub-grantees under EU Project;
• Conversant with EU financial regulations and requirements

Other attributes

• Time management and ability to prioritize multiple tasks; Self-motivated person able to work without close supervision; Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment; Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.