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• Reads
  and interprets requests for proposals and funding guidelines from agencies
  and foundations to determine if appropriate for the University and how
  best to respond and comply.
• Perform
  relevant research to identify available funding opportunities through
  private and corporate foundations and evaluate the results.
• Guides
  and facilitates faculty and staff in the development and preparation of
  research proposals, contracts, sub-contracts, and agreements, to include
  budgets, documentation, and interpretation of funding requirements. This
  will normally include the development and writing of grant proposals.
• Research
  for effective and authentic funding opportunities that have a lawful
  registration and proven track record.
• Facilitates
  grant efforts, including grant approval process and post-award compliance.
  Ensures timelines are met.
• Oversee
  if the grants are implemented according to the operational and financial
  needs of the University.
• Keep
  the relevant staff informed about upcoming deadlines and deliverables,
  thereby ensuring smooth completion of work responsibilities.
• Oversee
  the job of invoicing, accounting, reporting, and other administrative
  functions to ensure successful execution of grant process.
• Analyzes
  and evaluates awarded proposals, contracts, and subcontracts for
  compliance with funding agency and University requirements; prepares
  required acceptance documentation, and obtains official University
  signatures; recommends approval or rejection of deviations from contract
  specifications.
• Prepare
  financial or budget plans and allocation along with the planning and
  finance directorate in accordance with each requirement.
• Provide
  detailed reports to the funders with respect to the organization’s
  progress.
• Monitor
  paperwork and other related documents connected with grant-funded
  programs.
• Maintain
  records of all payments and receivables and prepare monthly records for
  all grant related activities.
• Provide
  training to the new staff on grants management and reporting requirements.
• Edits
  and organizes grant documents written by other staff and faculty.
• Facilitates
  workshops for and provides technical assistance to staff, faculty,
  administrators, and teams in the area of grant writing, development,
  compliance and support.
• Assists
  the University with obtaining and maintaining external funding.
• Disseminates
  information on funding opportunities and compliance requirements to staff,
  faculty, and administrators.
• Monitors
  outstanding grant proposals and follows up with funding agency as
  necessary.
• Maintains
  necessary records, files, reports, databases, and resource materials
  pertinent to Grants Office activities.
• Perform
  any other official duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

• The
  idea candidate must hold a Master’s degree in Business Administration,
  Public Administration and Management, Communications, English, Journalism,
  Education or a related field from a recognised institution of higher
  learning. Certification from recognized institutions with specialized
  courses in grants Management will be an added advantage.
• Must
  have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences,
  Communications, English, Journalism, Education or a related field from a
  recognised institution of higher learning.
• Two
  years of remonstrated experience in writing successful grant proposals and
  reports to both government and private funding sources.
• Must
  have experience in coordinating grant development teams.
• Must
  have experience researching and identifying funding sources and
  requirements.
• Should
  have experience in interpreting requests for proposals, reporting cycles
  and funding guidelines.
• Previous
  experience in developing and monitoring budgets.
• Must
  have strong team leadership skills and demonstrable knowledge of strategic
  planning.
• Must
  have excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Must
  be a mature and committed Christian with high integrity.
• Knowledge
  of effective grant research and grant writing.
• Knowledge
  of grant and other external funding sources.
• Knowledge
  of effective project management techniques.
• Knowledge
  of post-award compliance best practices.
• Knowledge
  of educational institutions and policies and procedures.
• Skill
  in designing, writing, and editing complex grant documents including
  reporting requirements.
• Skill
  in operating a computer and various supporting software packages.
• Ability
  to read, comprehend, interpret, and apply government regulations and
  proposal guidelines.
• Ability
  to explain policies and procedures/rules and regulations in a clear and
  non-threatening manner.
• Ability
  to facilitate meetings and coordinate the work of teams.
• Ability
  to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability
  to manage and prioritize projects effectively to meet office and proposal
  deadlines.
• Ability
  to communicate effectively in oral and written form.

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