Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 20 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Grants Management Intern will assist the Grants Management Team in managing grants throughout their entire lifecycle, including application, reporting, and close-out processes. This role provides an excellent opportunity for an individual to gain hands-on experience in grants management, donor relations, and administrative tasks.
The Grants Management Intern will report to the Grants Manager and work closely with the Grants Management Team members.

Responsibilities
• Maintain and update the grants tracking system.
• Prepare regular updates and reports for internal stakeholders on grant progress.
• Provide logistical support for grant-related meetings and events.
• Participate in compliance and audit activities, ensuring adherence to grant terms and conditions.
• Contribute to the development and renewal of grants proposals.
• Organize meetings, facilitate conference calls, and share minutes promptly.
• Help coordinate communication with grantors and partners to ensure alignment with the program goals and reporting requirements.
• Participate in the Due Diligence process.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of grant-related documents.
• Assist in the preparation of the financial reports.
• Support the Grant Management Team in reviewing funding proposals and documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Learning Opportunity
• Acquire hands-on experience in grant writing, compliance, and reporting.
• Gain insight into the academic and research sector’s funding environment and donor relations.
• Collaborate closely with researchers and professionals in grants management.
• Enhance skills in project management, budget monitoring, and organizational communication.

Qualifications
• Recently completed a bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Technical competencies
• Demonstrated strength in relevant computer software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Fluency in English is required, proficiency in Kinyarwanda is preferred.
• Superior attention to detail and adaptability to rapidly changing work environments.
• Commitment to Global Health Equity and social justice.

Behavioral competencies
• Demonstrated competence in assessing priorities and managing a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment.
• Ability to make decisions based on data findings.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, start-up environment leading to new initiatives.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries.
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated tactical thinking and analytical skills.
• Good judgment and creative problem-solving.
• Possess diplomatic instincts, the ability to gracefully and humbly work within challenging professional contexts requiring tact and judgment.
Duration: 6 months.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience. Please upload these under the ‘Additional Files’ tab on the application page before February 19th, 2025.

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