African Climate Foundation
Grant Manager
Description
Purpose
The Grants Manager will handle the day-to-day administration of assigned grant portfolios, acting asthe first point of contact for grantees. This will be an end-to-end function, working closely withProgrammes and Finance teams, and will execute the full grant lifecycle scope of programmaticportfolios as well as reporting on outcomes.
The Grants Manager will be adept at managing a project from inception to completion and have aninnate ability to prioritise and synthesise information in an analytical and systematic manner. This role reports to the Head of Grants.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:Grant Administration & Management:
• Oversee the full grant lifecycle for assigned programmatic portfolios.
• Coordinate reporting requirements and payment schedules.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of grant payments, amendments, and extensions.
• Maintain grant records in the GivingData system and ensure compliance with internal protocols.
Grantee Relationship Management:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for grantees, providing guidance on compliance, reporting,and financial management.
• Work closely with program leads to align grants with strategic priorities.
• Address and resolve grantee queries in a timely manner.
Monitoring & Compliance:
• Track grantee performance and reporting obligations.
• Conduct due diligence reviews and escalate compliance concerns when necessary.
• Ensure all grant documentation meets donor and internal compliance requirements.
Financial Management:
• Oversee the timeous and accurate payments of all approved grants and consultancies.
• Work closely with the finance team to manage the processing and tracking of grants/consultancy payments.
• Work closely with programmes and finance on re-granting budgets.
Internal Coordination & Support:
• Work closely with the finance team to ensure accurate financial tracking of grants.
• Support the Senior Grants Manager (if applicable) in workflow improvements.
• Provide data and insights for board reporting and strategic decision-making.
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