Senior Grants Manager at The Aurum Institute

SENIOR GRANTS MANAGER

• The position will be responsible for all aspects of grants management within an allocated portfolio in Aurum, as well as providing business development services to assigned opportunities. This will include ensuring compliance with funder rules and regulations, both for proposal applications as well as implementation of projects and programmes. The position serves as the line of communication between the allocated programmes/projects, (internal) support departments and the Funders that offer funding.

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 lead submission of funding proposals in conjunction with a technical lead
• Direct 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:

• Manage the overall Grant/Contract administration for projects/programmes in portfolio
• Ensure compliance with both internal and external (funder) policies and regulations
• Ensure accurate and timeous submission of reports both internally and externally, including prior approval requests
• Ensure 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.

Programme Management Support:

• Act as the liaison between Programme/Project Managers, Partners and other (internal) support departments
• Act as a point of contact for donors and 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):

• Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilisation and maintain sound labour relations
• Perform and facilitate performance development and assessments
• Coach, mentor and train subordinates and team members 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
(Educational) Requirements & Experience:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent, Masters Degree advantageous
• 7-10 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)