Grants Manager

Job Description

• Provide leadership and direction related to all funded projects/Programs from national and international sponsors/funding agencies.
• Afford all progress reports of accepted funds, process of budget development and analysis, documentations (technical reports, proposals, and related templates), and follow-up with the Grant-Principal investigator (PI).
• Perform functions of financial administration and reporting with budget continuous follow-up.
• Follow up all financial/technical reports with the sponsoring agencies and remind PIs before necessary deadlines.
• Coordinate and work collaboratively with other departments related to grants and within the projects’ deadlines.
• Develops and update the guidelines of the Grants Office in alignment with the ERP and NU automation processes.
• Oversee new funding opportunities, the preparation and timely submission of grant applications, application amendments, and budget transfers with related details and templates.
• Assist in grants related activities and events with proper documentations, archiving and accurate grants database.
• Professional in reporting (monthly/annually), presentation, and statistical analysis.
• Update the grants website with news, opportunities, achievements and guidelines

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in accounting or finance
• Min 7 years experience in grants financial management, finance, accounting, and/or auditing , min 3 years in a managerial position
• Experience in an educational setting preferred, but not required.
• Microsoft Dynamics ERP knowledge is preferable.
• Strong multi-tasking capabilities and skilled at adjusting priorities if necessary.
• Experience with successful projects managements and respect deadlines.
• High attention to detail, outstanding time management and organization skills.
• Excellent in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of administrative tasks & data analysis management procedures, auditing and reporting experience.
• Communication & Influencing Positively.
• Managing & Developing Performance.
• Problem Solving.
• Managing Pressure & Changes.
• Decision Making.