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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.
Job Summary
More Information
- Job Application Details To apply Please email your current CV and Cover Letter and state the position being applied for in the subject line of your email to: [email protected] Apply Before: 2 August 2021