Country Director  The Director of Grants is responsible for soliciting, managing and writing local, regional,statewide grants to governmental orgs and private foundations. Maintains relationships with local & government bodies, external grant managers and program officers of funding bodies. Coordinates the implementation of grant awards and ensures postaward compliance. Compiles financial (in conjunction with Finance Director) and nonfinancial data for the preparation of internal reports, compliance reports, and grant billings Writes and submits grant applications on behalf of PSZ ,Develops and maintains, grant application calendar for all grant requests Researches grant opportunities Develop in conjunction with Finance Director; grant administration policies and procedures in accordance with state, local, and federal regulations.Performs various general grant administration functions such as billings,budget amendments, plan change, program evaluation, etc.Ensures accurate and timely preparation of grant billings and reports in conjunction with Finance Director.Creates and maintains appropriate spreadsheets and documentation to support grant expenses in conjunction with Finance Director.Ongoing monitoring of grant budgets and expenditures to ensure targets are met ,Ongoing monitoring of grant program goals and monthly performance.Works with appropriate agency departments to gather data for reports and ensure that proper records are maintained Communicates relevant grant information with agency departments,Develop high-level relationship, and maintain ongoing contact, with key stakeholders, including local, government and Ministry of Health bodies.From time to time actively represent PSZ at all government and stakeholder meetings and conferences. Initiate and manage all MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) agreements with local and government bodies.Act as liaison person with local and government bodies,New Business Development & Project fundraising, Ensure that PSZ generates donor income to fund its activities,Work with the Director of Programmes and External Relations and MSI to identify and pursue opportunities for new funding.Develop well planned, innovative and realistic project concepts,Work with the DCD to build and maintain relationships with key donors,government, parastatals, NGOs and other potential partners ensuring that PSZ is well regarded and perceived as the leading organisation in Zimbabwe in the field of sexual and reproductive health care. Together with the project team, develop high quality concept notes, proposals and budgets for submission to donors and follow up until the proposal is funded ,Ensure that PSZ complies with all reporting requirements Ensure that the donor's reporting requirements are met on time and that the donor is kept aware of any setbacks or contingencies that may arise.Work with the Project Managers to produce high quality written reports in the format required by the donor and work with MSI to fine tune and produce final drafts.Work with Project Managers and the Finance Team to ensure that expenditure against budget reports are produced according to the donors requirements.Provide regular project updates to senior managers and MSI and brief updates at general staff meetings or any other fora, Ensure co-ordination, communication and compliance with MSI requirements, Work with the MSI project support team to ensure that all project reports,proposals and any other documentation comply with MSI protocols and standards, Any other duties that contribute to PSZ achieving it's organisational goals,Any other duties reasonably requested by the CD     University Degree in Business, Marketing or Accounting,Relevant Masters Degree Programme Diploma in Project Management 5- 7years Public policy and political process,Non profit and profit management.Organizational dynamics and development methods and standards.Human resources management policies and practices,Financial planning and analysis. Excellent management, leadership and interpersonal skills,Strong analytical skills applied to business and fiscal data. Strategic planning and programme development, Good communication skills - oral, written and spoken.Detail orientation and attention to process.Analytical problem solving. Sound judgment / decisive decision making. Staff development at all levels of staff and volunteers, empowerment, delegation. High level of professional ethics.Computer skills; word, excel and power point.  

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