SENIOR GRANTS PRE-AWARD SPECIALIST

Talent Genie

Woodstock, Cape Town
Permanent
Full-time

15 days ago

SENIOR GRANTS PRE-AWARD SEPCIALISTPERMANENTHEAD QUARTERS; WOODSTOCKThe Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations' exciting future.The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Grants Pre-Award Specialist to ensure smooth budgeting process by managing day-to-day pre-award activities, including preparation of, and accurate costings for, grant applications, as well as to ensure compliance with funder terms and conditions, and provide advice and support to the Principal Investigators and researchers in the preparation of funder applications, working with them to complete funder application forms and liaising with external sponsors. Managing the organization pipeline and highlighting opportunities for funding to contribute to organizational sustainability.The position is based at the DTHF Head Quarters in Woodstock.Minimum Requirements:

Degree in finance
Minimum of five years hands on experience, working in a research grants environment developing budget
Minimum of five years hands on experience managing staff
Computer literacy in Ms Office Excel (Advanced)
Minimum 3 years working knowledge of SAP or similar financial package
Experience drafting Standard Operating Procedures and Policies
Excellent verbal and written communication; proficiency in English
Ability to work methodically, efficiently and meticulously
Strong planning and organizing skills and deadline driven
Problem solving and decision making skills
Ability to multitask, work under pressure
Ability to work independently and accurately with minimal supervision
Excellent work standards
Client focused

Advantageous:

Professional Finance qualification
Valid code 08 driver's license

Responsibilities:

Day-to-day administration and management of all budgets in the pipeline
Understand, interpret and advise on donor/funder budget requirements
Review synopsis of the protocol and compile a detailed budget with justification in line with funder's requirements and restrictions
Coordinate with collaborating departments and external institutions in the preparation of grant proposals to ensure that all costings and justifications are completed in a timely manner to enable consolidation of the application
Ensure all applications meet the Organisation criteria with respect to overheads and cost recovery, and advising of full economic costing where appropriate
Maintain communication with all relevant role players to address questions, concerns and ensure budget and due diligence tasks and deadlines are adhered to
Ensure that budgets are submitted in line with funder requirements and within the required deadlines
Develop Strategic and operational budget for DTHF (in collaboration with Exco and RMO)
Develop Site strategic and operational budget in colloboration with GFO and CRS Leads
Attend the Faculty Meetings to provide PIs with updates on pipeline
Review award letters against application submitted and raise any variances with the PI or CEO to confirm that the project can be accepted and the study can be carried out within the revised budgets
Ensure contract tracking system is updated
Day-to-Day management of Pre-Award Specialist
Any other tasks and duties that may be appropriate to this position

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a competency test.Remuneration, depending on qualification and experience.Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect ExcellenceSubmit a detailed cover letter, updated CV with certified copy of highest qualification and details of two (2) current contactable referees in a single PDF file by 24th May 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered.If you are a foreign national applying for this position, please attach a copy of your work permit to your application.Visit the DTHF Career page to view the advert (Reference number: DTHF-C033) and apply:

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