Chief Officer: Research Funding Strategist (post level 8) (Contract appointment: 3 years) Job ID: 5557 at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Build relationships with key national and international research funding stakeholders.
• Identify grant funding opportunities.
• Compile, and update, supporting documents to furnish to prospective funders.
• Write grant proposals in collaboration with research teams.
• Submit grant proposals to funding bodies.
• Monitor outcome of grant applications.
• Compile feedback and reports for funders, internal stakeholders.
• Keep records of funding requests, allocations, and expenditure.
• Present grant writing workshops.
• Inherent requirements: *Important Notice - Applicants must assess the inherent requirements and ensure that all the required documents/proof are included in the application
• An Honors degree or a Postgraduate Diploma on NQF level eight (8) in the field of English, Communication Science, Marketing, Business Management, Project management or related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant working experience related to the duties and responsibilities.
• A minimum of two (2) years' relevant experience in grant writing proposals.
• Demonstrated ability to write successful grant proposals and secure research funding.
• A minimum of two (2) years' proven, relevant work experience in a research funding capacity.

Recommendations:

• Experience within the higher education environment.
• Knowledge of university systems, policies, procedures.
• Member of a or registration at a professional body. 
• Portfolio of successful grant applications.
• Master’s degree on NQF level eight (9) in the field of English, Communication Science, Marketing, Business Management, Linguistics, Project Management or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
• Persuasive and succinct writing skills and spoken communication skills in English.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, meticulous attention to detail, a strong work ethic, the ability to work calmly under pressure, and the ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong IT skills.
• Good numeracy skills.