Grants Manager Jalia Kagingo Diabetes Foundation (JKDF)

JK Diabetes Foundation (JKDF) aims lead the fight against diabetes by empowering individuals struggling with prediabetes, type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes. By providing access to critical resources and medication necessary to remain healthy, advocating for policies that accelerate access to new therapies, and providing a support network for millions of people.

Job Description
We are searching for a methodical and strategic grants manager to work with our organization in enhancing funding models, identifying new funding sources, and developing sustainable and effective grant programs. During this pivotal stage of organizational growth, the grants management team is leading an effort to establish sustainable grant and proposal practices and support the evolution of the Foundation’s grantmaking activity

Duties for the grants manager will include:
1. Managing overall grant efforts, searching for open grants, developing proposals, , optimizing the grant administration process, overseeing fund-raising, preparing progress reports, ensuring compliance with grant regulations, reviewing grant proposals, managing grant databases, engaging with donor agencies, educating staff on policies, and preparing financial reports.
2. Your skills and expertise in successful grants management will aid our organization in serving the public by securing continuous funding, improving business opportunities through effective funding programs, and executing meaningful projects.
The ideal candidate for this role should have superior organizational skills, great leadership qualities, and exceptional budgeting and monitoring skills. The outstanding grants manager should re-enforce relationships with donors, ensure that grant programs operate efficiently, streamline grant administration, and keep our organization fiscally sound.

Grants Manager Responsibilities:
1. Searching for open grant offers.
2. Writing project proposals.
3. Designing grant programs.
4. Determining funding needs.
5. Researching funding opportunities.
6. Reporting to the board of directors.
7. Coordinating and engaging with grant writers.
8. Identifying support agencies.
9. Optimizing the grant administration process.
10. Managing timelines and deliverables.
11. Preparing and monitoring budgets.
12. Tracking grant applications.

Grants Manager Skills and Competencies
1. Methodical and strategic thinking.
2. Good communication skills.
3. Project management skills.
4. Excellent organizational skills.
5. Budgeting and accounting experience.
6. Computer literacy.
7. Knowledge of auditing policies.
8. Knowledge of donor agencies.
9. Strong writing skills