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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Grants Coordinator to lead the process of sourcing, managing, and reporting on grants within our organization. The professional will be responsible for identifying funding opportunities, preparing proposals, monitoring resource usage, and ensuring compliance with funder requirements. The Grants Coordinator will work collaboratively with various departments, promoting effective communication between teams and external partners. Key duties include preparing detailed reports, tracking deadlines and targets, and developing strategies to maximize the impact of secured resources. The ideal candidate should possess exceptional writing skills, analytical ability, attention to detail, and prior experience in fundraising or managing funded projects. Knowledge of relevant legislation, proficiency with management tools, and the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple simultaneous demands are essential. The Grants Coordinator is also expected to stay updated on trends and opportunities in the sector, establishing and strengthening relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders. This professional will play a key role in ensuring the organization's financial sustainability, directly contributing to the achievement of its institutional and social objectives.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Identify and analyze grant opportunities.
- Prepare and submit funding proposals.
- Manage the full lifecycle of received grants.
- Monitor the execution of funded projects.
- Prepare financial and performance reports.
- Ensure compliance with funder requirements.
- Maintain communication with funders and partners.
- Develop strategies for securing new resources.
- Track established deadlines and targets.
- Promote internal training on grant management.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Project Management, or related fields.
- Proven experience in fundraising or grant management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
- Ability to analyze and prepare reports.
- Proficiency with project management tools.
- Organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Ease in working with multidisciplinary teams.
- Proactivity and strategic vision.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Describe your previous experience with fundraising.
- How do you handle tight deadlines and multiple demands?
- Which project management tools are you proficient in?
- Have you worked with funder reporting? How was it?
- How do you identify relevant grant opportunities?
- What strategies do you use to maintain relationships with funders?
- How do you ensure compliance with legal requirements?
- Tell us about a challenge you faced in grant management and how you overcame it.
- How do you promote collaboration between teams on funded projects?
- Are you willing to participate in sector trainings and events?
