Description
Position Title: Grants Management Intern
Reports to: Grants Manager
Department: Finance
Location: Kigali, Rwanda.
Position Overview
The Grants Management Intern will assist the Grants Management Team in managing grants throughout their entire lifecycle, including application, reporting, and close-out processes. This role provides an excellent opportunity for an individual to gain hands-on experience in grants management, donor relations, and administrative tasks.
The Grants Management Intern will report to the Grants Manager and work closely with the Grants Management Team members.
Responsibilities
โ Maintain and update the grants tracking system.
โ Prepare regular updates and reports for internal stakeholders on grant progress.
โ Provide logistical support for grant-related meetings and events.
โ Participate in compliance and audit activities, ensuring adherence to grant terms and conditions.
โ Contribute to the development and renewal of grants proposals.
โ Organize meetings, facilitate conference calls, and share minutes promptly.
โ Help coordinate communication with grantors and partners to ensure alignment with the program goals and reporting requirements.
โ Participate in the Due Diligence process.
โ Assist in the development and maintenance of grant-related documents.
โ Assist in the preparation of the financial reports.
โ Support the Grant Management Team in reviewing funding proposals and documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Learning Opportunity
โ Acquire hands-on experience in grant writing, compliance, and reporting.
โ Gain insight into the academic and research sectorโs funding environment and donor relations.
โ Collaborate closely with researchers and professionals in grants management.
โ Enhance skills in project management, budget monitoring, and organizational communication.
Qualifications
โ Recently completed a bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Technical competencies
โ Demonstrated strength in relevant computer software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
โ Fluency in English is required, proficiency in Kinyarwanda is preferred.
โ Superior attention to detail and adaptability to rapidly changing work environments.
โ Commitment to Global Health Equity and social justice.
Behavioral competencies
โ Demonstrated competence in assessing priorities and managing a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment.
โ Ability to make decisions based on data findings.
โ Exemplary interpersonal skills.
โ Ability to work in a fast-paced, start-up environment leading to new initiatives.
โ Flexibility and adaptability.
โ Ability to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries.
โ Exemplary written and oral communication skills.
โ Demonstrated tactical thinking and analytical skills.
โ Good judgment and creative problem-solving.
โ Possess diplomatic instincts, the ability to gracefully and humbly work within challenging professional contexts requiring tact and judgment.