Grants Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct ongoing research to identify potential grant opportunities from diverse sources including government agencies foundations and international organisations.

Monitor funding trends and opportunities relevant to bilateral trade promotion and economic development initiatives.

Build and maintain relationships with donors funding agencies and other potential funding partners.

Attend networking events conferences and meetings to expand the organisations donor base and establish strategic partnerships.

Work closely with program managers and other stakeholders to develop grant proposals that align with the organisations objectives and priorities.

Write compelling grant proposals ensuring adherence to donor guidelines and requirements.

Coordinate the submission process including compiling necessary documentation and submitting proposals within deadlines.

Oversee the grant management process including tracking grant timelines reporting requirements and budget allocations.

Ensure compliance with grant agreements regulatory guidelines and reporting obligations.

Collaborate with program staff to monitor grantfunded projects and activities to achieve desired outcomes.

Develop and implement systems for monitoring and evaluating the impact of grantfunded projects.

Collect and analyse data to assess project effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.

Prepare reports and presentations on grant activities and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Requirements:

Bachelors or Masters degree in international relations business administration economics or a related field.

Proven experience in grant acquisition and fundraising preferably in the context of international trade promotion or economic development.

Strong understanding of grantmaking processes donor relations and fundraising strategies.

Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas and concepts in a clear and persuasive manner.

Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with donors partners and stakeholders.

Knowledge of bilateral trade policies international development and economic trends is desirable.