Grants Management Specialist II - Parktown at The Aurum Institute

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO:

Business Development:

• Identify/source potential business in line with Aurum’s strategic objectives and participate in organisational discussions to develop new research and programmatic ideas.
• For selected Donor opportunities, assist in the development process, ensure quality control and support submission of funding proposals in conjunction with a Grants Manager and a technical lead.
• Support the post-proposal submission period, including (if applicable) coordination of responses to questions; facilitate award/contract negotiation and finalisation, including potential subawards/subcontracts; facilitating post-submission debriefings and transition to delivery team(s)

Grants and Contracts Management:

• Support the overall Grant/Contract administration for projects/programmes in portfolio, in conjunction with a Grants Manager
• Ensure compliance with both internal and external (funder) policies and regulations.
• Support accurate and timeous submission of reports both internally and externally, including prior approval requests.
• Support the optimal usage of Donor funds and resources to meet programmatic – and/or project needs.
• Ensure effective sub-award/sub-contractor management including contract amendments, review and approval of reports and invoices, prior approval requests, disbursements and Donor compliance.
• Continuous monitoring of compliance and risk assurance monitoring and coordination, and proactively highlight any potential risks/issues.

Programme Management Support:

• Act as an internal resource for grant compliance to Programme/Project Managers, Partners and other (internal) support departments
• Provide support to the Grants Manager in various capacities.
• Act as a point of contact for partner organisations
• Assist in providing internal capacity development of Project Managers in terms of funder requirements, budgeting and financial management.

Human Capital Management (If Applicable):

• Training of project staff to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisation.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

Effective self-management and performance ownership:

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management.
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback.
• Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in on-going training and development activities such as conferences, workshops etc.
• Proactively build relationships with colleagues and readily offer support to colleagues within the organisation.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or equivalent, preferably in Business Administration
• Project Management advantageous
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in grant management in a Donor environment
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of NIH, CDC, USAID and EU rules and regulations
• Basic legal knowledge with regards to contracts
• ERP systems experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective team player
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail paired with holistic view
• Time-management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced computer knowledge (Office suite)
• Drivers’ license and ability to travel if required.

Closing date: 16 May 2024