Grants and Proposal Manager at Strathmore University
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Research, Teaching & Training
Job Summary
- Minimum Qualification: Masters
- Experience Length: 5 years
Job Description/Requirements
Job Description
Strathmore University is a Chartered University located in Nairobi, Kenya. It was the first multiracial and multi religious educational institution in English speaking Eastern Africa and more recently the first institute of higher learning to be ISO certified in East and Central Africa in . Our mission is to provide all-round quality education in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility; excellence in teaching, research and scholarship; ethical and social development; and service to society.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Coordinate and enhance proposal writing: Ensure a targeted approach towards proposal writing; structure the ‘go no go’ decision-making process on evaluating potential proposal opportunities, coordinate proposal writing and submission. Institute quality assurance measures to guide and enhance the quality of proposals submitted Build proposal writing capability: Train proposal developers across the organization to increase the quality of proposals as well as the win rate of proposals submitted Proposal database management: Build a comprehensive database to support and guide the planning, budgeting and resource management of key proposals across the university. Continuously review submitted proposal performance. Identify and address key challenges and communicate lessons learnt; leverage or build on enablers. Generate updates detailing key proposal aspects. Coordinate quality assurance reviews Proposal coordination: Ensure effective writing of proposals by managing and facilitating the flow of essential information and feedback among key stakeholders. Regularly and effectively communicate proposal expectations and updates. Build and maintain related working relationships. Sensitize and train on a needs basis in coordination with various project managers Grant winning: Continuously identify and pursue grant opportunities to ensure optimal grant winning. Identify and influence partners to bring on board. Conduct market research and identify new leads and potential new grant opportunities.Requirements
Minimum Academic Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in a relevant field; Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field;Experience:
5 Years working experience in a busy environment with a proven track record in business writing and proposal development. At least two years in a managerial position Competencies and Attributes Communication and interpersonal skills Planning and organizing skills Leadership Project management Entrepreneurial drive Research and problem solvingImportant Safety Tips
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