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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | NON GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS (NGO) REMUNERATION SURVEY MAY 2008 |
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Grants Officer |
| Position Code: | 515 | | Career Level: | 4 |
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Responsible for
Researching, applying for and gaining available Grants to enable the development of new projects/programs/services/centres and the expansion of existing projects/programs/services/centres. |
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Reports To
Marketing/Communications Manager, Fundraising/Bequests Manager, General Manager - Marketing. |
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Supervises
No supervisory responsibilities. |
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Main Activities
Researching Grants from all available sources and liaising with various government departments, quasi government and private sector organisations for the purposes of securing an understanding of the process of application and how the organisation can satisfy the necessary requirements.
Researching and writing Grant applications, tenders and proposals, working with internal and external parties where necessary.
Generating funds through applications for Grants in order to successfully meet predetermined monetary goals.
Developing a centralised information database to identify and track funding opportunities available to the organisation. Regularly updating relevant records to reflect the status of all Grant applications, tender and proposals and funds obtained.
Developing and updating a set of guidelines and a manual that documents policies and procedures for identifying funding opportunities and applying for funds/Grants.
Building sustainable working relationships with funders.
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Key Skills
Excellent communication skills including demonstrated Grant, tender, proposal and report writing skills.
Research skills.
Ability to determine the worth of available funding options and to apply independent and innovative approaches to pursuing one or more options.
Ability to recognise and critically assess issues impacting the organisation's funding opportunities, to consider alternatives and to provide recommendations.
Detailed understanding of the Grants application process within the Non Government Organisations (NGO) sector.
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to liaise with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Relationship building skills.
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Internal Contacts
Marketing & Communications Staff, Finance & Administration Staff. |
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External Contacts
Government Departments, Quasi Government Organisations, Private Sector Organisations. |
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Typical Experience
7+ years of relevant experience, coupled with tertiary qualifications. |
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Other Comments
Alternate title: Tenders Coordinator. |
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