Allan Gray Orbis Foundation: Grants Officer Internships 2022

Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Invites Unemployed Graduates to Apply for the Grants Officer Internships 2022

Closing Date: 30 November 2021
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

Job Description

An opportunity to deepen your knowledge of the philanthropic landscape and develop key grant-making skills in a professional team within a growing Grant-making Centre of Excellence. The inspiring and flexible working environment in Cape Town.

A 12-month internship opportunity from 01 January 2022 – 31 December 2022.

Responsibilities:

• Support the effective management of the entire grant life cycle, from request for proposal to grant closure, including developing and/or analysing opportunities, conducting thorough due diligence, maintaining, and updating the grant management system, drafting grant agreements, preparing payments, tracking milestones, reviewing, and monitoring grantee reporting.
• Provide input into grantee capacity building interventions and workshop coordination.
• Assist with grant communications during Philanthropy Initiative campaigns and support the development of newsletters for internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively develop strong, professional relationships and partnerships with Philanthropy Initiative partners, including grantees and Ambassadors.
• Increase technical knowledge in core focus areas and share insights and observations with the grant-making team and other stakeholders as relevant.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Development,
  • Business,
  • Economics, or similar.
• Preference will be given to EE candidates.

Competencies:

• You are someone who is passionate about development and want to grow in this space.
• You have a positive demeanour with strong inter-personal skills and will contribute to developing and learning from a dynamic, diverse team.
• You are able to source, synthesize, and effectively present information, and enjoy writing for different audiences.
• You are a quick learner and self-starter with the ability to take initiative and work in a fast-moving, team orientated environment.
• You are a great communicator with excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Your attention to detail is excellent and you want to develop strong analytical and reporting skills.
• You are good at building relationships with diverse groups of people.
• You are adaptable and are willing to identify and try new ways of doing things.
• Technology is a good friend.