Grants Officer

Job purpose

To support the Grants Director in identifying grant opportunities, facilitating the acquisition of funding, and overseeing project implementation. In addition, the Grants Officer will serve as a project lead when required and contribute to the preparation of timely and accurate reports for management and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Support the identification and assessment of funding opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of grant applications and proposals.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate the implementation of funded projects and monitor progress.
• Maintain accurate grant records, documentation, and reporting systems.
• Prepare regular progress and financial reports for management and funders.
• Act as project assistant on assigned initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications and experience

• Grade 12 School Certificate with at least five O Level credits or better including English and Mathematics or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or any relevant field from a registered/accredited university.
• Experience in grant writing, grants management, project proposal development will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in successful grant solicitations will be an added advantage.
• Member of a relevant professional body.

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of grants management and donor compliance.
• Excellent proposal writing and reporting skills.
• Strong budgeting and financial management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Support the identification and assessment of funding opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of grant applications and proposals.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate the implementation of funded projects and monitor progress.
• Maintain accurate grant records, documentation, and reporting systems.
• Prepare regular progress and financial reports for management and funders.
• Act as project assistant on assigned initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of grants management and donor compliance.
• Excellent proposal writing and reporting skills.
• Strong budgeting and financial management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 School Certificate with at least five O Level credits or better including English and Mathematics or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or any relevant field from a registered/accredited university.
• Experience in grant writing, grants management, project proposal development will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in successful grant solicitations will be an added advantage.
• Member of a relevant professional body.

How to Apply

Job application procedure

Application instructions

Closing Date: Friday 28th August 2026.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. ZCAS University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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