Grants Management Specialist II – Parktown needed at The Aurum Institute
Job title : Grants Management Specialist II – Parktown
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : June 07, 2024
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YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO:
Business Development:
- Identify/source potential business in line with Aurum’s strategic objectives and participate in organisational discussions to develop new research and programmatic ideas.
- For selected Donor opportunities, assist in the development process, ensure quality control and support submission of funding proposals in conjunction with a Grants Manager and a technical lead.
- Support the post-proposal submission period, including (if applicable) coordination of responses to questions; facilitate award/contract negotiation and finalisation, including potential subawards/subcontracts; facilitating post-submission debriefings and transition to delivery team(s)
Grants and Contracts Management:
- Support the overall Grant/Contract administration for projects/programmes in portfolio, in conjunction with a Grants Manager
- Ensure compliance with both internal and external (funder) policies and regulations.
- Support accurate and timeous submission of reports both internally and externally, including prior approval requests.
- Support the optimal usage of Donor funds and resources to meet programmatic – and/or project needs.
- Ensure effective sub-award/sub-contractor management including contract amendments, review and approval of reports and invoices, prior approval requests, disbursements and Donor compliance.
- Continuous monitoring of compliance and risk assurance monitoring and coordination, and proactively highlight any potential risks/issues.
Programme Management Support:
- Act as an internal resource for grant compliance to Programme/Project Managers, Partners and other (internal) support departments
- Provide support to the Grants Manager in various capacities.
- Act as a point of contact for partner organisations
- Assist in providing internal capacity development of Project Managers in terms of funder requirements, budgeting and financial management.
Human Capital Management (If Applicable):
- Training of project staff to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisation.
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Effective self-management and performance ownership:
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management.
- Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback.
- Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in on-going training and development activities such as conferences, workshops etc.
- Proactively build relationships with colleagues and readily offer support to colleagues within the organisation.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree or equivalent, preferably in Business Administration
- Project Management advantageous
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in grant management in a Donor environment
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of NIH, CDC, USAID and EU rules and regulations
- Basic legal knowledge with regards to contracts
- ERP systems experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective team player
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail paired with holistic view
- Time-management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced computer knowledge (Office suite)
- Drivers’ license and ability to travel if required.
Closing date: 16 May 2024
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