Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 22 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
• WCP Zambia is a non-governmental organization committed to tackling wildlife and environmental crime. Operating in Zambia, we work with partners across landscapes to empower communities and foster positive change. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Grants Coordinator to join our dynamic team.

Your tasks:
1. Grant Management:
• Oversee the entire grants management cycle, from proposal development to reporting, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
• Coordinate the submission of high-quality proposals and reports, adhering to deadlines and guidelines.
2. Donor Relations:
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with donors, responding to queries and providing regular updates on project progress.
• Research and identify new funding opportunities, aligning them with the organization’s strategic priorities.
3. Budget Oversight:
• Work closely with programme teams to develop and monitor project budgets, ensuring accuracy and alignment with donor regulations.
• Provide technical assistance to programme and finance team staff in budget development, financial reporting and audit preparations.
4. Compliance and Reporting:
• Ensure adherence to donor regulations, organizational policies, and legal requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive and timely reports for donors, highlighting project achievements, challenges, and financial expenditures in collaboration with project and finance staff.
5. Capacity Building:
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and learning within the organization regarding grants management.
6. Monitoring and Evaluation:
• Collaborate with the M&E team to establish effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for grant-funded projects.

Your profile:
• Bachelor’s and Postgraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Conservation Science, International Development, Business Administration).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in grants coordination within the international development/conservation sector.
• Strong understanding of donor regulations and reporting requirements.
• Proficient in budget development and financial management.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

We offer:
• Opportunity to contribute towards the senior management of a dynamic team pioneering wildlife and environmental protection, climate resilience and behaviour change in southern Africa.
• Flat hierarchy with opportunities for further training and career progression
• Engagement and meaningful work with room for your own ideas
• Additional benefits include medical insurance, transport and communication costs.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter to jobs@wildlifecrimeprevention.org  by 28 Feb 2024 but applications will be reviewed as they are received and if you are interested you should apply as soon as possible. Please include “Grants Coordinator Application – YOUR NAME” in the subject line.

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