The Grants and M&E Lead at Transformational Business Network Africa (TBN Africa) is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the organization’s grant activities and ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation of projects and programs. Reporting to the Regional Director, this position will lead efforts to secure funding through grant proposals and manage the M&E framework to measure the impact and effectiveness of TBN Africa’s initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Grant Management

• Identify funding opportunities from various sources, including foundations, corporations, government agencies, and international organizations. Develop high-quality grant proposals, concept notes, and grant applications aligned with TBN Africa’s strategic priorities and donor requirements. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and potential donors to secure funding for TBN Africa’s projects and programs. Ensure compliance with grant agreements, including reporting deadlines, budget allocations, and programmatic requirements. Collaborate with program teams to ensure alignment between grant-funded activities and organizational objectives. Track and manage grant income and expenditures, including budget monitoring and financial reporting.

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E):

• Design and implement a comprehensive M&E framework to assess the impact, effectiveness, and sustainability of TBN Africa’s initiatives. Develop and maintain M&E systems, tools, and indicators to capture relevant data and measure progress towards project goals and outcomes. Conduct regular monitoring visits and data collection activities to ensure the quality and accuracy of M&E data. Analyze M&E data and prepare reports to communicate findings, lessons learned, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.Support program teams in using M&E findings for evidence-based decision-making and adaptive management. Build capacity of staff and partners in M&E concepts, methodologies, and tools to strengthen monitoring and evaluation practices across TBN Africa.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in international development, social sciences, economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in grant writing, fundraising, and management, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Strong understanding of donor requirements and grant compliance regulations.
• Experience in designing and implementing M&E systems for development projects or programs.
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques and M&E software.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write clear and compelling grant proposals and M&E reports.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and interdisciplinary team environment.
• Commitment to TBN Africa’s mission and values of promoting transformational business practices for sustainable development.