Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Grants officer
The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) seeks to hire a suitable candidate for the position of Grants Officer. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Grants Manager. The position will be based in Kampala.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Be updated on donor priorities and track and share relevant funding opportunity announcements in line with IDRC objectives
• Support proposal writing teams by developing proposal checklists and timelines, compiling the required support documents, and ensuring timely submission of proposals
• Develop budgets and budget justifications for new and continuing projects
• File all documents such as proposals, award letters and donor correspondences associated with projects
• Ensure compliance with funding agency terms and conditions
• Provide orientation on grant agreement terms and conditions for new projects and provide ongoing support to project teams in the interpretation of unclear terms and conditions.
• Track budgets of assigned projects and share periodic budget status reports with budget holders
• Initiate close-out of assigned projects
• Participate in relevant project meetings and provide the required grants management updates
• Update the grants database and include submitted grants, work-in-progress proposals, and closed-out projects.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications and other desirables for the job
• Bachelors’ degree in a financial discipline e.g., B. Com, BBA, Finance, OR its equivalent from a well-recognized University.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Good understanding of donor rules and regulations
• Good personal organizational skills including time management, ability to meet deadlines and to work under pressure
• Excellent presentation skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Submit your applications using this link: http://idrc-uganda.org/careers.html
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT COMMENTS:
• All applications must be submitted on or before Friday, 20th January 2023 at 5:00pm.
• Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening.
• Applications cannot be amended following submission.
• ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FURTHER

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