Sheer Logic Management Consultants is seeking to engage a dynamic individual for Grants Administrator position for one of our clients
Roles & Responsibilities
Grant Management
- Ensures
integrity and quality of the grant-making process;
- Handles
incoming grant applications and contributes to assessment of financial
dimension of applications, showing strong analytical and problem-solving
skills;
- Supports
compliance to our client’s due diligence policies;
- Review
of audited financial documents to assess the financial health of
organizations in collaboration with Programme Manager/Grant Manager; and
- Prepares
aggregated reports and fulfills reporting requirements as requested.
Monitoring and Updating of Project Database (Salesforce And
Power BI)
- Ensures
adherence to the corresponding workflow processes at programme and grant
level;
- Owns
and operates Salesforce and Power BI;
- Monitors
and follow up on pending applications in consultation with Programme
Manager/Grant Manager and executes the payment process flawlessly; and
- Provides
Programme Manager/Grant Manager with analysis from Salesforce and Power BI
such as number of grants to specific program areas, upon request or
pro-actively.
Contribution to Grant and Programme Development
- Supports
the Programme Manager/Grant Manager with solid grant and programme
management;
- Contributes
to grant and programme development, including research and M&E
analysis;
- Contributes
to interregional engagement and collaboration by actively supporting our
client as a Learning Organisation, by sharing knowledge, sharing
experiences with organisation ; and
- Fosters
own development; develops understanding of programming cycle, in
particular understanding of M&E.
General & Administrative Support
- Files
digital or hard copy of all relevant documents related to active grants
and programmes;
- Organizes
travel arrangements for Programme Manager/Grant Manager: Arrange meetings
with partners, book flights and hotels, put together itineraries, compose
a travel guide with route and comprehensive information of projects to be
visited;
- Handles
all incoming email and phone calls;
- Organizes
meetings with (potential) partners, coordinate papers for meetings (e.g.
project write ups); and
- Assists
in preparation of presentations, internal and external.
Requirements
- Demonstrate
excellent professional communication skills and fluency in written and
oral English and French (Level B2 and above) – A must.
- Minimum
of a relevant Bachelor’s Degree. Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
- At
least 5 years of professional experience in high-level project assistant,
secretarial or organizational function. At least two years of this
experience should be with an international organization, philanthropic
foundation or NGO.
- Relevant
work experience to include use of database and analytics solutions such as
Salesforce and Power BI; command of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
required.
- Strong
organizational skills including ability to prioritize and manage time.
- Ability
to work and interact with people from diverse, professional, social and
cultural backgrounds.
- Experience
in providing general support in a small team and an experienced team
player.
- Commitment
to living the Porticus’ culture and to transparency and open exchange,
generating trust among colleagues and reinforcing Porticus culture and
values in external transactions.
How to Apply
Send your updated CV to recruitment@sheerlogicltd.com by 22nd July 2022. Clearly
indicate the job title.
**Only shortlisted
candidates shall be contacted**
