KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop and implement comprehensive funding strategies aligned with organizational strategy.
• Identify potential funding sources including government grants, private foundations, donors, and international agencies.
• Prepare and submit grant proposals and funding applications tailored to each opportunity.
• Lead the end-to-end grant application process, including documentation, budgeting, and compliance.
• Manage allocated grants, ensuring all deliverables, budgets, and reporting requirements are met.
• Maintain detailed records of grants received, usage, and outcome reports.
• Ensure adherence to all grant conditions, donor requirements, and legal regulations.
• Prepare periodic reports, financial statements, and impact assessments for stakeholders and funding agencies.
• Coordinate audits and reviews related to grants and funding.
• Build and nurture relationships with donors, government agencies, and partners.
• Conduct presentations and meetings to maintain good rapport and secure future funding.
• Represent the organization at funding-related forums and events.
• Monitor and evaluate progress of funded projects to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of funding activities and recommend improvements.
• Oversee the documentation of lessons learned and best practices.
• Train staff and partners on grant management, compliance, and reporting procedures.
• Develop internal tools and systems to streamline funding management processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Development Studies, or related fields.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 7 years relevant experience, including 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Hospital experience advantageous.
• Proven grant writing, fundraising, or resource mobilization experience.
• Strong knowledge of donor requirements, regulations, and financial management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to deadlines, risk mitigation, and donor expectations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• High personal integrity.
• Well-regarded demeanor.