Manager, Grants, and Contracts

MANAGER, GRANTS AND CONTRACTS

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Position: Manager, Grants, and Contracts

Reports to: Senior Manager, Grants, and Contracts

Classification: Full-time contract

Duty Station: Kampala

General Summary:

The Manager (Grants & Contracts) (MGC) will support the corporate management of projects by managing the development of project budgets, by monitoring and reporting the financial performance of individual grants, by financial monitoring of grants in aggregate, and by projecting future revenue.  The MGC will manage training and technical assistance related to grants management.  The MGC will be evaluated by the Senior Manager, Grants, and Contracts.

Educational Requirements:

The candidate should have:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Accounting/audit, Business or Commerce or general Business Administration
• Master’s degree in a similar relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with MS-Navision software is preferred but not required.

Required Experience and Skills:

• The candidate should have:
• Experience in project planning and management.
• Sound understanding of budget preparation processes
• Advanced analytical, evaluative, and objective critical thinking skills.
• Superb organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. 
• At least five (5) years of professional work experience, with proven ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders /funding agencies.
• Exceptional communication skills – both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills especially dealing with various stakeholders
• Proficiency in computer systems including Microsoft applications; high level of skill in using MS Excel.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• The MGC will be part of the Strategic Planning & Development team
• Responsibilities will include, but will not be necessarily limited to, the following:
• Manage the budget development process for grant proposals.
• Contribute to the submission of grant applications.
• Manage the negotiation, finalization, and extension of contracts (with the organization as either the main or sub-contractor) once an award has been made.
• Track the financial performance of grants.
• Prepare timely financial reports, as required – ensuring excellence in reporting content and format.
• Present financial information relating to grants at meetings.
• Produce Key Performance Indicators relating to grants.
• Prepare financial projections relating to grants.
• Manage development and implementation of grants management training courses
• Manage a consistent hard copy / electronic filing structure and system for financial information and contracts related to grants.
• Respond to ad hoc issues in post-contract management and support project managers in addressing any financial issues relating to the portfolio.
• Any other duties specified by the company Head of Strategic Planning & Development.

How to apply:

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