Grants and Donor Projects Manager – SME Association of Zimbabwe

Job Summary

SME Association of Zimbabwe is seeking to engage a Grants and Donor Programs Manager on a consultancy/success-fee basis to source, apply for and manage grant and donor programs.

Duties And Responsibilities

The Grants and Donor Programs Manager will be responsible for:

– Researching and identifying grant and donor programs in the SME space that the Association can apply for.
– Identifying organisations that the Association can partner with in the grant/donor space and establishing relationships with these.
– Preparing concept notes as well as full proposals for identified programs.
– Submitting proposals and managing the bid process.
– Where successful, managing grants and programs that would have been accessed.

Qualifications And Experience

Applicants must:

– Have a degree and/or post-graduate relevant qualification.
– Have at least 5 years experience in the grant and donor management field.
– Have operated at a similar level, or been extensively involved in the running of donor programs.
– Experience in running programs in the SME space is an advantage.