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Project cum Grant Manager

This position is responsible for providing an oversight of research centre operations and management of DManD and NAMIC’s budget and related Programmes which includes:

• • Managing all aspects of fiscal, budget and resources planning of the Centre, covering all sources of funds including core funding and service income.
  • Monthly review of expenditure to ensure compliance to funding agency and university’s guideline and ensure accuracy of cost charging on the system for all research project accounts
  • Providing support for pre and post grant administration activities, including planning grant proposal budgets, management of project fund accounts from award to expiry, facilitating grant variation submissions etc.
  • Coordinate and oversee the conduct of audits by internal and external agencies.
  • Preparation and submission of quarterly cash flow projection and grant variation requests to funding agencies
  • Facilitating and coordinating central procurement matters, including involvement in tender projects for key assets.
  • Develop and implement ‘best administrative practices’ to enable smooth operations of research activities within DManD
  • Prepare annual reports for review by management and submission to funding and institutional authorities.

Requirements

• Recognized Degree in Business or Accountancy
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in grant administration (preferred)
• Strong project and time management skills
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated and accustomed to multi-tasking
• Highly organized, meticulous and a good team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills