An international Human Rights Foundation are looking to recruit a Grants Manager. The foundation are looking for a highly organised individual to manage the grant award process; from planning, organising and preparing documentation for quarterly Board Meetings and various internal Funds, to administering and tracking approved grants. The role requires excellent record keeping, financial and accounting skills, keen proofreading abilities and enthusiasm for working in diverse multicultural teams As a Grants Manager you will be experienced with Salesforce and be confident and enthusiastic in using it creatively for data visualisation and analytics.

Key responsibilities

• Manage Salesforce Grant Management System including the maintenance of accurate records of applications, approvals, payments and budgets, and production of bespoke reports
• Responsible for developing automation processes for grant document generation
• Create dynamic visual presentations utilizing data analytics to showcase impact and highlight strengths and gaps in Foundation's Theory of Change
• Empowering and educating staff to better manage and understand data to support them in their existing projects and programs
• Prepare grant recommendations and documentation in collaboration with Directors and Officers
• Maintain accurate records of applications, approvals and payments
• Maintain and update budgets and grant data management systems
• Directly Liaise with Grantees and their financial representatives, communicating with cultural sensitivity and addressing their concerns
• Coordinate with Directors for external communications with grantees on grant agreements and payment processes

Person specification

• Experience in grant administration or a relevant field
• Demonstrated work experience in a grant-making organization
• A background in human rights and/or excellent understanding of global human rights (desirable)
• Willingness to develop further Salesforce Trailhead certifications and explore cutting edge opportunities to achieve our goals and objectives
• An understanding of data protection and security, such as GDPR and other regulatory compliance issues that affect data management and utilisation

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role, and details on how to apply, please send your CV before the closing date to Shweta.prabhakar@harrishill.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Monday 22nd February but they will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.