Grant Officer Resume
Objective : As a Grant Officer ensuring our current and new families are fully enabled to get their nursery funding in place. Working closely with 12+ local authorities ensuring you hit deadlines and adhere to claim criteria.
Skills : Budget Management, Grant Writing, Research Skills
Description :
- Evaluated funding codes and applications for eligibility and validity.
- Supported the Local Authorities headcount and adjustments in claims processes to ensure that income was recovered for each funded child.
- Collated data to support the recovery of the Early Years Pupil Premium, SEND, and disability funding.
- Advised parents, nursery managers, and central office teams and ensured every inquiry received in the Funding mailbox was managed.
- Supported the collation of statutory monitoring and census reporting
- Ensured our data and records are maintained to support timely submission of funding claims
- Deputised for the Grants Manager on occasion, with support from the Financial Controller.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
MPA
Junior Grant Officer Resume
Objective : As a Junior Grant Officer assisting in identifying and researching suitable grant opportunities from trusts, foundations, and governmental bodies.
Skills : Budget Management, Grant Writing, Communication Skills
Description :
- Supported the preparation and submission of high-quality grant applications in line with funder guidelines and requirements.
- Reviewed and evaluated grant applications to ensure they aligned with MMARAPs goals and the specific criteria of each funding opportunity.
- Tracked grant deadlines and managed the application process to ensure timely submissions.
- Collaborated with internal teams to gather necessary data and information for compelling grant proposals.
- Maintained records of all grant applications and outcomes, providing regular updates to the team on progress and results.
- Assisted in building and nurturing relationships with funders and stakeholders.
- Assisted the foundation in the selection, implementation, and monitoring of charitable grants for social causes.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BA
Associate Grant Officer Resume
Objective : As a Associate Grant Officer responsible for fostering relations between the organization and grantees. Responsible for reporting on foundation and grant utilization progress activities to top management.
Skills : Project Management, Fundraising Strategies
Description :
- Assisted in the development and recommendation of the grant budget, drafted grant proposals and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of the organization.
- Submitted proposals to grant coordinators for approval.
- Maintained positive relationships with fund providers and other stakeholders.
- Maintained records and submitted reports related to grant opportunities.
- Studied and understood the history, structure, objectives, programs, and financial needs of the organization.
- Encouraged budget planning and oversight to guarantee excellent budgetary management of the awards.
- Developed and managed grant proposals for various nonprofit organizations, ensuring alignment with funding agency priorities and guidelines to maximize funding opportunities.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
MSW
Senior Grant Officer Resume
Summary : A Grant Officer plays a crucial role in the management and administration of grant programs, ensuring that funding is allocated effectively and in alignment with organizational goals. Responsibilities include reviewing grant applications, conducting thorough evaluations, and making recommendations for funding. This position requires strong analytical skills to assess the viability of proposals and the potential impact of funded projects. Additionally, Grant Officers often provide guidance to applicants, helping them understand the requirements and expectations of the funding process.
Skills : Analytical Thinking, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement
Description :
- Made sure the grant installments were paid correctly and on schedule by keeping an eye on treasury operations.
- Generated accurate, timely budget monitoring reports regularly that include analysis and suggestions.
- Responsible for examining operating and activity costs and offering suggestions for more effective financial management.
- Increased grantees ability to work with the financial controller to guarantee value for money and efficient use of the resources.
- Assisted each beneficiary partner upstream with customized support to help detect and minimize any gaps or hold-ups in grant execution.
- Identified risks and lessen their impact, analyzed fiduciary risks, kept an eye on internal controls, and evaluated action plans.
- Increased the capability of partner organizations to help them enhance their personnels skills, organizational structure, and financial systems and processes.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Senior
Education
BBA
Grant Officer Resume
Headline : As a Grant Officer responsible for verifying and counseling the grantees regarding their financial adherence to the policies and guidelines for grants management.
Skills : Problem Solving, Time Management, Proposal Development
Description :
- Participated in developing compliance review plans with the project grant coordinator and ensured they were properly implemented.
- Facilitated and executed compliance reviews at least twice a year for each partner as per Grants under the contract management plan.
- Facilitated and executed risk assessment on an annual basis and pre-award assessment to new partners.
- Tracked and ensured all outstanding compliance findings were addressed and resolved promptly as per the grant under the contract management plan.
- Provided updated property register of all assets and inventories within the portfolio to the technical leader during the compliance review visit.
- Ensured sustainable technical relationship between EGPAF and the Grants under contract recipient.
- Conducted comprehensive research on potential funding sources, including government agencies, foundations, and corporate sponsors, to identify suitable grants for organizational needs.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BBA
Grant Officer Resume
Summary : As a Grant Officer responsible for monitoring Grants under contract recipient performance to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of Grants.
Skills : Interpersonal Skills, Report Writing, Strategic Planning, Budget Management
Description :
- Provided ongoing assistance to Grants under contract recipients to administer their agreements compliant with all terms and conditions.
- Managed the Grants under contract close-out process.
- Tracked and documented all relevant and necessary information using the documentation guideline.
- Kept files updated both as a hard copy and electronically in the country sharing drivers and in the applicable systems.
- Communicated with colleagues and partners on the information ready to be shared.
- Communicated and documented any conversation andor written information to a supervisor, colleagues, and partners.
- Collaborated with program staff to gather necessary data and information for grant applications, ensuring that all proposals were well-supported by evidence and aligned with organizational goals.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
MPP
Grant Officer Resume
Headline : As a Grant Officer responsible for providing weekly updates and plans as per monitoring and support tracker. Facilitating that all Grants under contract recipients in the portfolio have cash in hand to implement activities all the time of the project life.
Skills : Financial Analysis, Networking, Attention to Detail, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description :
- Submitted all cash requests for each grant under contract recipients monthly and promptly as per SOP.
- Monitored Grants under contract recipients expenses every month by providing financial analysis and BTA monthly on every 10th of the month.
- Collected and reviewed supporting documentation from the Grantees every month and provided respective reports promptly.
- Advised the technical leader on the cash flow risk within the portfolio.
- Tracked all wire transfers made to the Grants under contract recipients collected all receipts and filed accordingly.
- Facilitated projection of the cash for Grants under contract recipient under your portfolio every quarter as per SOP.
- Ensured each Grant under contract recipient always has an active contract by monitoring and tracking all modification requirements.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BSc
Grant Officer Resume
Summary : In the capacity of a Grant Officer, expertise in grant writing and proposal development is essential. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to identify funding opportunities and develop compelling proposals that meet the criteria set by funding agencies. A successful Grant Officer must possess excellent communication skills to articulate project goals and objectives clearly. Furthermore, monitoring and reporting on the progress of funded projects is a key responsibility, ensuring compliance with grant conditions and fostering positive relationships with funders.
Skills : Grant writing, Analytical thinking, Project management
Description :
- Facilitated in Pre-Award assessment process and ensured organizations can appropriately manage Grants under contract.
- Provided a technical justification of selection and cost analysis of the proposed Grants under contract.
- Worked closely with contractual, financial, and technical staff and guides as necessary on Grants under contract requirements.
- Advised on the need for modification of any Grants under contract on your portfolio.
- Addressed problems or concerns with the management of Grants under contract in a timely and effective manner.
- Advised on the proper funding mechanism of the respective portfolio.
- Facilitated technical assistance in training on applicable URT, USG, Grants under contract, EGPAF, donor regulations, and financial management to recipients.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
BA
Grant Officer Resume
Summary : As a Grant Officer responsible for providing technical assistance to GUC recipient key personnel on the daily administrative and financial procedures.
Skills : Budget management, Problem-solving
Description :
- Worked as a team player with colleagues and demonstrated a positive attitude and readiness to offer support upon need.
- Continually advised on tools, SO, Checklist, policies, and ideas to support continuous learning and improvement.
- Planned and reported all quarterly activities with the project office plan with the administrative supervisor.
- Provided support to other Grant officers, supervisors, and other colleagues as advised by the supervisor.
- Facilitated the regional acceleration strategy as assigned by the supervisor.
- Developed and maintained soft and hard copy filing systems and directives for filing of all GFCU documentation.
- Oversaw that GFCU staff adhere to the documentation directives as endorsed by the Head of GFCU.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Senior
Education
MA
Grant Officer Resume
Summary : As a Grant Officer responsible for working with GFCU staff to ensure that monthly financial disbursement flash reports, PSM indicator reports, quarterly progress and financial oversight reports, and feedback reports are compiled and submitted timely, and ensure proper distribution of and filing of reports in the GFCU filing system.
Skills : Research skills, Interpersonal skills
Description :
- Assisted with the preparation of background documentation for andor participate in ad hoc consultations with the MoH Permanent Secretary, the GF-supported programs, and external agencies.
- Drafted minutes of ad-hoc meetings for submission to the GF Coordinator within two days after the conclusion of meetings.
- Developed a format for controlling the timely execution of financial controls according to the LSR financial management roles and responsibilities outlined in the Operations Manual for GF grants.
- Assisted the GF Coordinator with verification of timely execution of financial controls.
- Visited GFs websites regularly and updated GFCU on new funding modalities etc. as posted by GFATM.
- Informed and updated the GF about the key joint partner efforts such as program reviews, annual health sector reviews, and special studies supported under GF support for better partner coordination.
- Managed day-to-day project and grants management of grantees within their portfolio.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Management
Education
MSGW
