Manager/Assistant Manager, Grants Management (Contract)

JOB SUMMARY

This role will work closely with the Head of Community and Partnerships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify, cultivate, and secure private grant funding from foundations, corporate companies, and institutional donors.
• Develop compelling grant proposals, applications, and fundraising pitches that align with our mission and funder priorities.
• Maintain a pipeline of potential funders, proactively identifying new funding opportunities to achieve the annual grants acquisition target.
• Negotiate grant terms and agreements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and program needs.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with grant funders, corporate partners, and philanthropic organizations.
• Serve as an advocate for our organization’s mission and impact, effectively communicating our work’s significance to funders and stakeholders.
• Represent the organization at networking events, donor meetings, and industry forums to expand funding opportunities.
• Partner with programme leads to align funding requirements with programmatic delivery and impact measurement.
• Act as a bridge between funders and programme teams, ensuring a balance between compliance and programmatic effectiveness.

• Oversee grant reporting, ensuring timely and accurate submission of impact and financial reports to funders.
• Work closely with program teams to track program deliverables, ensuring compliance with funder requirements.
• Collaborate with finance and program teams to monitor budget utilization and ensure funds are used as per grant agreements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Social Sciences, or a related field in non-profit management.
• At least 5 years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, corporate partnerships, or a related field.
• Proven track record in securing and managing private grants and funding partnerships.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to advocate effectively for the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in proposal writing and donor reporting.
• Understanding of non-profit finance, budgeting, and impact measurement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while working collaboratively across teams.