Grant OfficerNew!

• Design and operationalise grant management processes in line with ITC guidelines.
• Support development of grant evaluation and selection criteria with partners.
• Manage the full grant lifecycle: application, screening, due diligence, selection, contracting, disbursement and monitoring.
• Coordinate and serve as secretariat to the grant committee, including documentation and recording decisions.
• Conduct due diligence on applicants covering financial, operational and compliance checks.
• Prepare and manage grant agreements and ensure documentation is complete and compliant.
• Oversee disbursement of grants in tranches aligned to milestones and performance indicators.
• Monitor utilisation of grant funds against approved purposes.
• Work with the Finance Lead to ensure financial compliance and accurate disbursement tracking.
• Work with the M&E Lead to track grantee performance against indicators.
• Support entrepreneurs to understand grant requirements and reporting obligations.
• Flag risks of misuse of funds or grantee underperformance.
• Maintain a database of grant recipients, documentation and performance data.

Qualifications & Experience:

• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in grant management, financial management, enterprise support or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience running a grant or sub-award cycle including due diligence and contracting.
• Experience with donor-funded programmes and donor compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and accountability for funds.

Skills & Competencies:

• Financial analysis and due diligence.
• Attention to detail in contracts and documentation.
• Committee secretariat and record keeping.
• Risk identification and follow-up.