Senior Grants Officer

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the complete grant lifecycle, including proposal preparation,submission, award management, and compliance;
  
• Developing strategies to attract and secure grants that support the University’s priorities;
  
• Providing expert assistance to faculty and staff in ensuring that proposals meet all required guidelines and standards;
  
• Ensuring that all grant activities comply with national and institutional regulations including ethical clearance;
  
• Monitoring grant budgets and expenditures, and support grant audits to ensure funds are used appropriately;
  
• Maintaining comprehensive records/database of all grant-related activities;
  
• Support preparation and submission of progress technical and financial reports, and other required documentation to funding agencies;
  
• Supporting training of faculty, staff, students and other stakeholders on grant management processes, best practices, and regulatory requirements;
  
• Developing and maintaining relationships with funding agencies, donors, and other key stakeholders;
  
• Contributing to the development and refinement of grant management policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the University.
  
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Should hold Masters’ Degree in Business Administration, PublicAdministration, Economics, Management, Natural Sciences or Research Management.
  
• Should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Management or Natural Sciences or Social Sciences.
  
• At least five (5) years’ experience three (3) of which should be at the level of Grants Officer, Grants Administrator, Research Officer or Researcher from a reputable institution.
  
• Excellent leadership, inter-personal and communication skills.
  
• The applicant should be below the age of 55 years at the time of application.