Grants Manager Job at African Bamboo Plc - 2015

African bamboo Plc. is seeking for competent and qualified full time Grant Manager

Purpose:

The Grants Manager serves as the primary grant writer, manages funder relationships, engages in compliance reporting, and supports special project initiatives. This position requires strong writing, data analysis, program budgeting, project management skills, with an emphasis on grant compliance and outcome measurement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead grant proposal development submission, preparing and organizing materials for proposals, and Submitting and monitoring grant applications,

• Maintain library of grant support documents including resumes, bios, IRS forms, Board/staff           diversity lists, etc.

• Draft proposals and grant application narratives, and collaborate to finalize with the Director of Financial Management and/or CEO,

• Submit grant applications via paper or online portals, and maintain business card catalogues,

• Execute thank you letters and grant contracts/agreements,

• Research new funding opportunities on a local, state, and federal level,

•   Maintain grant compliance and reporting, including outcome measurement and grant budgets taking responsibility for meeting high standards of effectiveness, timeliness, and completeness,

• Monitor and maintain the funder and investor reporting schedules and requirements,

• Track progress toward organizational and programmatic outcomes and goals,

• Request reimbursements and drawdowns as needed,

• Draft compelling progress reports to funders that fully capture programmatic success,

• Assemble all necessary supporting materials and documents including budget reports, outcome  measurements, success stories, etc.; submit reports to funders and investors, 

•   Research statistics, trends and data for grant proposals and community advocacy,

• Perform research and data gathering—both from external AND Internal sources, 

• Assist in developing presentations for various stakeholders,

•   Other related duties as assigned,

Required Qualifications & Skills

•   Master’s Degree in business and economics fields with a minimum of 3 years related work experience or Bachelor’s degree of the same with a minimum of 5 years related work experience preferably with nonprofit administration, grant writing, or fundraising and  grants management positions,

•  Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills experience as well as superior editing skills, including ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to a diverse audience, 

•  Strong administrative skills and self-motivated with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks under minimal supervision in effective and efficient manner,

•  Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, outlook and    PowerPoint),

•   Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality,

•   Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, team – oriented, and mission driven environment,

•  Demonstrated interest in community economic development and the mission, vision and values of Community Works,

                                                Asrate kassa                                                

Tel. No: +251 113 20 26 47

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