Job Description
Responsibilities:
Grant Research and Identification
- Identify and research potential grant opportunities from government agencies, private foundations, and other funding sources.
- Stay informed about trends and changes in grant funding and compliance requirements.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with potential funders, including venture capital firms, angel investors, and strategic partners.
Proposal Development
- Prepare and write grant proposals, including narratives, budgets, and required documentation.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather data and information needed for proposals.
- Ensure proposals are well-organized, compelling, and submitted promptly.
- In consultation with the Finance and Strategy teams, prepare and refine pitch decks, financial projections, and other fundraising materials.
Grant Administration
- Manage and monitor grant budgets, ensuring expenditures are aligned with grant requirements and organizational policies.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of grant applications, approvals, and reports.
- Prepare and submit grant reports and other documentation as required by funders.
- Compliance and Reporting
- Ensure compliance with all grant terms, conditions, and regulations.
- Conduct regular reviews of grant-funded projects and/or initiatives to ensure adherence to funding guidelines.
- Provide guidance and support to project teams on compliance issues.
Communication and Liaison
- Serve as the primary point of contact for grant-related inquiries from funders and stakeholders.
- Build and maintain relationships with funders, partners, and internal teams.
- Prepare and present grant updates and reports to management and the Board of Directors as needed.
- Stay informed about fundraising trends and opportunities in the African healthcare and health technology sectors.
Training and Support
- Provide training and support to staff on grant-related processes and best practices.
- Assist with the development of grant-related policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of the African investment landscape, particularly in West Africa.
- Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
- Proven track record of successfully raising capital for startups, preferably in the healthcare, tech, or e-commerce sector.
- Excellent network of investor contacts in relevant sectors.
- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to analyze and interpret grant guidelines and regulations.
- Proficiency in grant management software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.