Grants And Reporting Manager

Required Skills and Expertise

• Degree in International Development, Communications, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree will be an asset.
  
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in international development, with a proven track record in a similar role and expertise in overseeing grant writing and reporting in a nonprofit organization.
  
• Exceptional writing skills, specifically with a very strong background in grant writing and reporting. 
  
• Proven ability to build and manage budgets, including those for restricted grants.
  
• Exceptional strategic thinking and planning abilities with demonstrated ability to lead innovation within grant writing and reporting.
  
• Excellent communication (oral & written) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  
• Proven leadership and team management experience, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff towards common goals.
  
• Results-oriented mindset with a track record of achieving targets and driving positive outcomes.
  
• Willingness to travel internationally and locally to countries of operation as needed.
  

Grant Management and Compliance:

• Oversee the lifecycle of all grant-funded initiatives, ensuring compliance with grant agreements and organizational policies.
  
• Develop and maintain internal systems for tracking grant deliverables, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
  
• Collaborate with Finance and Programs teams to develop budgets and monitor expenditures.
  

Grant Writing and Proposal Development:

• Lead the development of compelling and well-structured grant proposals to secure funding for organizational initiatives, ensuring alignment with donor guidelines and strategic priorities.
  
• Collaborate with the programs, finance, and analytics teams to gather necessary information and create narratives that effectively communicate impact and program goals.
  

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare and review accurate, high-quality reports on grant activities, progress, and outcomes for internal stakeholders and external requirements.
  
• Collaborate with the Programs, Finance, and Analytics teams to collect and analyze data to inform grant reporting and program evaluation.
  
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in data reporting by developing standardized templates and processes.
  

Cross-Departmental Collaboration:

• Act as a central point of coordination between Programs, Finance, and M&E teams to ensure alignment on grant deliverables and reporting requirements.
  
• Facilitate regular internal meetings to track progress on grants and address any challenges in meeting deadlines.
  

Process Improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of grants and reporting workflows.
  
• Establish best practices for document management, data collection, and cross-departmental collaboration related to grants.
  

Data Integration and Analysis:

• Work with M&E and program teams to integrate data insights into reporting and to inform decision-making and program improvement.
  
• Maintain a central repository of grant-related documents, reports, and data for easy access and reference.
  

Team Management and Development:

• Supervise, mentor, and support a team of grants and reporting staff, fostering their professional growth and development.
  
• Provide training and capacity-building opportunities to team members to strengthen their skills in grant writing, management, reporting, and data analysis.
  
• Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability within the team.
  

Organizational Support:

• Support leadership with the preparation of grant-related presentations, summaries, and updates as needed.
  
• Contribute to strategic planning discussions by providing insights from grant performance and reporting.