Job Vacancy: Grants Manager

Organization: Let’s Walk Uganda
Website: https://lwuganda.org/
Type: FULL TIME
Industry: Nonprofit and NGO
Category: Management
Deadline: Monday, May 06, 2024
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda, East Africa

Summary:
Date Posted: Monday, April 29, 2024
Base Salary: Not Disclosed

About Let’s Walk Uganda:
Let’s Walk Uganda is dedicated to empowering communities and driving positive change through impactful projects. We are committed to creating sustainable solutions that address social challenges and promote inclusivity and equity.

Job Description:
Let’s Walk Uganda is seeking a passionate and experienced Grants Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in securing funding opportunities, grant writing, and managing grants effectively. We encourage applications from women for this position.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Grant Research and Identification: Conduct comprehensive research to identify potential grant opportunities aligned with the organization’s mission and programs.
2. Grant Application and Management: Prepare compelling grant proposals and applications, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with funder requirements. Oversee the entire grant application process, from submission to reporting.
3. Fundraising Strategy: Develop and implement fundraising strategies to diversify revenue streams and achieve fundraising goals. Cultivate relationships with potential funders and donors.
4. Report Writing and Compliance: Generate detailed and accurate grant reports, highlighting program outcomes, impact, and financial accountability. Ensure adherence to grant agreements and reporting deadlines.
5. Strategic Partnerships: Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, foundations, corporations, and community organizations.
6. Project Management: Collaborate with program staff to ensure synergy between grant objectives and program activities. Monitor grant timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
7. Capacity Building: Provide guidance and support to staff on grant-related matters, including proposal development, budgeting, and reporting best practices.
8. Monitoring and Evaluation: Work closely with the monitoring and evaluation team to assess the impact of funded projects, providing data-driven insights for continuous improvement.
9. Knowledge Sharing: Stay abreast of trends and best practices in grant writing, fundraising, and philanthropy. Share knowledge and resources with staff to enhance organizational capacity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, and/or nonprofit management.
• Proven track record of securing grants from diverse sources.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and reports.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Capacity to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in project management and budgeting.
• Familiarity with fundraising databases and tools is advantageous.
• Dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Work Hours: 8
Experience: 36 months
Level of Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Application Procedure:
Please send your CV & Portfolio to: lwuganda@gmail.com