Grants Manager - Fixed Term Contract

Reporting to the Executive Head of Finance, the Grants Manager is responsible for the strategic management and administration of the Foundation's grant portfolio, ensuring grants are effectively designed, awarded, monitored, evaluated, and reported in alignment with the Foundation's mission, strategic priorities, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.

The role provides leadership in grant-making processes, stakeholder engagement, due diligence, impact measurement, and partner relationship management to ensure the Foundation delivers measurable and sustainable social impact while maintaining high standards of compliance, transparency, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Project Management, Public Policy, Business Administration, Finance, International Development, or a related field.
• Master's Degree in a relevant discipline is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5-7 years' experience in grant management, philanthropy, donor-funded programs, CSR, foundation management, development sector, or non-profit organizations.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale grant portfolios and partnerships.
• Experience in monitoring, evaluation, learning, and impact measurement.
• Strong knowledge of grant lifecycle management processes.
• Understanding of donor compliance, governance, and risk management requirements.
• Experience conducting financial and organizational due diligence.
• Proficiency in grant management systems and data management tools.
• Advanced report writing, budgeting, and analytical skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or equivalent.
• Monitoring and Evaluation certification.
• Risk Management certification.
• Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) or equivalent grant management qualification.
• Strong understanding of corporate philanthropy and social impact frameworks.
• Knowledge of ESG, sustainability, and community development principles is an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel for project monitoring and stakeholder engagement when required.

How to Apply

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly click on the apply button. Remember to attach your resume.

Health and Safety

• Uphold the company code of conduct, policies and procedures, ensuring integrity and accountability in every aspect of your work.
• All employees have a responsibility to adhere to safety, health, and wellbeing policies, guidelines and procedures in all actions and decisions.

Grant Strategy and Portfolio Management

• Support the development and execution of the Foundation's grant-making strategy.
• Identify and assess funding opportunities aligned with strategic priorities.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of grants across thematic focus areas.
• Ensure grant allocations contribute to the Foundations agreed social impact objectives.
• Recommend grant funding priorities and allocation decisions.
• Determine grant portfolio performance improvement actions.
• Provide recommendations on continuation, scaling, modification, or closure of grants.

Grant Due Diligence and Assessment

• Lead grant application review and evaluation processes.
• Conduct organizational, financial, governance, and reputation due diligence on prospective grantees.
• Assess project feasibility, risk profiles, sustainability, and impact potential