Senior Grants Specialist

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About The Position

At ICON Strategic Solutions, the Senior Grants Specialist works in a sponsor-dedicated model with support from ICON’s global expertise. The role oversees grant processes, ensures compliance, provides expert guidance, and supports effective grant administration and strategic funding initiatives.

The specialist leads technically complex proposal development tasks, emphasizing quality and continuous improvement. The role manages the grant lifecycle, evaluates proposals and budgets, monitors compliance and performance, prepares reports, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, tracks industry and regulatory developments, and mentors junior staff while improving team practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in grants management and administration, including a proven track record managing complex grant processes and ensuring compliance.
• Deep understanding of grant regulations, donor requirements, and grant-management best practices.
• Exceptional analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate grant proposals, assess budgets, and provide strategic insights and recommendations.
• Proficiency in grants-management software and financial reporting tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and team members.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple grants and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal development tasks requiring technical depth, focusing on quality and continuous improvement.
• Manage and oversee the grant lifecycle, including proposal review, award management, compliance monitoring, and reporting.
• Analyze and evaluate grant proposals, budgets, and performance to ensure alignment with organizational goals and funding requirements.
• Ensure adherence to grant regulations, donor requirements, and internal policies, and implement grant-management best practices.
• Prepare and present reports on grant performance, financial status, and compliance, and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with finance, program managers, and external partners to support and optimize grant-related activities and initiatives.
• Stay informed about industry trends, funding opportunities, and regulatory changes to improve grant practices and inform strategic decisions.
• Mentor and train junior staff and lead efforts to improve grant-management processes and practices within the team.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable.
• Retirement and pension plans.
• Life assurance and disability coverage.
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources.
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior