Grants and Funding Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Development Studies, or related fields.
  
• Master’s degree preferred.
  
• 7 years relevant experience, including 3 years in a supervisory role.
  
• Hospital experience advantageous.
  
• Proven grant writing, fundraising, or resource mobilization experience.
  
• Strong knowledge of donor requirements, regulations, and financial management.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to deadlines, risk mitigation, and donor expectations.
  
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
  
• Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
  
• Ability to work under pressure.
  
• High personal integrity.
  
• Well-regarded demeanor.
  

• Develop and implement comprehensive funding strategies aligned with organizational strategy.
  
• Identify potential funding sources including government grants, private foundations, donors, and international agencies.
  
• Prepare and submit grant proposals and funding applications tailored to each opportunity.
  
• Lead the end-to-end grant application process, including documentation, budgeting, and compliance.
  
• Manage allocated grants, ensuring all deliverables, budgets, and reporting requirements are met.
  
• Maintain detailed records of grants received, usage, and outcome reports.
  
• Ensure adherence to all grant conditions, donor requirements, and legal regulations.
  
• Prepare periodic reports, financial statements, and impact assessments for stakeholders and funding agencies.
  
• Coordinate audits and reviews related to grants and funding.
  
• Build and nurture relationships with donors, government agencies, and partners.
  
• Conduct presentations and meetings to maintain good rapport and secure future funding.
  
• Represent the organization at funding-related forums and events.
  
• Monitor and evaluate progress of funded projects to ensure objectives are achieved.
  
• Evaluate the effectiveness of funding activities and recommend improvements.
  
• Oversee the documentation of lessons learned and best practices.
  
• Train staff and partners on grant management, compliance, and reporting procedures.
  
• Develop internal tools and systems to streamline funding management processes.