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• Work with investigators/project leads in developing budgets
  including projections. Develop, analyze and finalize cost estimates and
  budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements as
  requested by the budget holders and make recommendations for budget
  allocations to ensure conformance to budgetary limits.
• Provides detailed input with respect to resource requirements for
  budget submissions. Conduct data analysis and research on specific budget
  issues.
• Populate and complete budget information in appropriate
  form/template as required by the sponsor.
• Combine all the project and other fund budgets together into a
  consolidated organizational budget for approval of Director of
  Administration and Finance.
• Administers and monitors extra-budgetary resources, including review
  of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with Sponsor &
  Institutional regulations and rules and established policies and
  procedures
• Participate in the development and implementation of new or revised
  budget programs, systems, procedures and methods of operation and support
  training for staff when new budget procedures are put in place.
• Assist in the drafting and implementation of budget policies; assist
  in the preparation of other supporting program documents.

• Assist/prepare draft grant documents/agreements.
• Maintain centralized filing system (soft-copy and hard-copy)
  documentation related to MUJHU grants, agreements and other contractual
  documents.
• Compile and maintain tracking system for renewal or other action
  dates related to grants, agreements and contractual documents and alert
  system for key stakeholders to support timely action
• Assist Grants & Procurement Manager in coordinating compliance
  in terms of post awards management.
• Develop and review presentation materials for the Grants &
  Procurement Manager and senior management.
• Perform other related duties as deemed necessary

• The prospective candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce
  or Business Management. Holder of ACCA/CPA qualifications or its
  equivalent is highly desirable.
• Five years of solid working experience in a similar capacity with a
  busy institution with funding from multiple donors including United States
  Government.
• Experience working with a clinical research institution would
  represent an advantage.
• Must have proficiency in use of Microsoft Applications (desired
  applications inclusive of Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
• Familiarity in the use of computerized accounting packages is
  required, specific experience with Navision software would be an
  advantage.

• Professionalism– considered as the “cream of the crop” competency
  demonstrating solid, analytic, efficient and effective approach in
  managing the organizations’ budgets and grants. This also include
  conscientious and efficiency in meeting commitments, observing deadlines
  and achieving results
• Problem solving ability – regarded as a resourceful problem solver
  evident in the successful development and implementation of applicable
  policies and procedures.
• Planning and organizing – proven track record of effectively
  prioritizing multiple tasks and assignments in a fast-paced work environment
  to efficiently meet departmental and organizational objectives.
• Team player – a solid reputation as a competent team member with
  excellent interpersonal and communication skills who is always prepared to
  go the extra mile to achieve results.
• Self starter – considered a highly motivated employee with the
  capacity to learn quickly and take responsibility for own development.

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