Grants and Impact Manager (Lumkani) at Hollard Insurance

Job Advert Summary    
Role description:
The Grants and Impact Manager is responsible for the overall management and development of all aspects of grant funding in the company, including:

• Grant sourcing, application and management
• Impact measurement
• Stakeholder engagement
• Strategy development
• Financial oversight of department / grant projects
• People leadership and management

Required Knowledge and Experience    
Key responsibilities:
Grant Management:

• Identify and research potential funding opportunities from government bodies, private foundations, and international organisations. Build a network of funders to support this process.
• Write compelling grant proposals and reports that align with the organisation's goals and funders' requirements.
• Develop grant libraries to build efficiencies in grant application processes.
• Manage the grant application process, including timelines, budgets, and compliance with funding conditions.

Impact Measurement:

• Develop and implement robust systems for measuring and reporting on the social impact of our programs.
•  Collaborate with internal teams to gather relevant data and insights to assess program effectiveness.
• Prepare regular impact reports for stakeholders, demonstrating the value and outcomes of funded projects.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain relationships with funders, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation at conferences, workshops, and networking events to promote our mission and impact.
• Coordinate with internal teams to align funding strategies with organisational goals.

Project Management

• Manage the various outcomes of grant related projects - including in-field project roll outs, strategic program development, reporting and feedback cycles.
• Support implementation teams to meet key deadlines, and ensure accountability.

Strategy Development:

• Assist in the development of the organisation’s strategic plan with a focus on funding and impact sustainability.
• Provide recommendations for improvement based on impact assessment & stakeholder feedback.

Financial Oversight:

• Monitor and manage grant budgets, ensuring compliance with financial reporting requirements.
• Work with the finance team to track expenditures and prepare financial reports for funders.

People leadership and management:

The following role reports directly to the Grants & Impact manager:

• Grants & Impact coordinator
• The number of direct reports will expand over time, as the role and the company grows. The candidate must be willing to fill a wide range of roles in the Grant and Impact function considering the current size of the department.
•  Accountable for the following people management functions within their team:
• Task delegation and delivery
• Performance management
• Professional development

Experience

• 5+ years in grants management, impact assessment, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in securing grants andmanaging funded programs.
• Experience in working with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community organisations
• Social enterprise / private company grant funding.
• MEAL framework management.

Educational Requirements    
Skills /Competencies

• Strong Writing Skills: Proven ability to write clear, persuasive grant proposals and reports.
• Project Management: Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement and relationship building. Networking is key to this role.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis and impact measurement methodologies.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with grant management software and data analysis tools. 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline