Institutional Grants Support Manager

2 days ago


Cape Town, South Africa HSRC Recruitment Full time

**Job Advert Summary**:
The role of the HSRC is to conduct applied social science and humanities research for the public good in South Africa. The Deputy CEO (DCEO) provides leadership and strategic oversight of the activities of the various research divisions, centres and units and centres in the HSRC. These include the Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA), Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators (CeSTII), Inclusive Economic Development (IED), Human & Social Capabilities (HSC), Developmental, Capable & Ethical State (DCES). The DCEO also has the direct responsibility for HSRC Publishing and the e-Research Knowledge Centre (e-RKC).

Centralised functions in the Office of the DCEO act as a coordinating platform to drive the HSRC’s research activities, support strategic planning, performance management and reporting, institutional initiatives, research grant management and a commitment to quality, ethics and excellence in all aspects of the research endeavour.

**INSTITUTIONAL GRANTS SUPPORT MANAGER: OFFICE OF THE DCEO**:
**(Ref. Inst Grants Man ODCEO 03/22)**

**Permanent Appointment**

**Minimum Requirements**:

- A Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) or similar;
- A minimum of 10 years in grant making, proposal writing and networking;
- Proven experience relevant to the duties as described above;
- Strategic planning expertise, market research skills and marketing experience within a public-benefit organisation;
- Knowledge of the donor landscape, and a successful track record in growing fund-raising capacity, preferably in a social science research environment;
- Strong proposals and report writing skills;
- Demonstrated networking base of funders and stakeholders;
- The ability to function independently and under pressure;
- High level of integrity and professionalism to liaise with top-level stakeholders and perform duties in a sensitive and confidential manner;
- A commitment to excellence, attention to detail and meticulous and accurate execution of tasks; and
- Must be able to work in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Proactively scan the funding landscape and solicit partnerships with funders;
- Develop strong relationships with government, private sector and international donors
- Oversee the coordination and management of all institutional wide grants i.e., NHI, NRF etc.;
- Lead in streamlining funding opportunities in a transparent and coordinated manner within HSRC research units;
- Manage regulatory and due diligence functions with funders;
- Lead in brand championing the HSRC profile with external funders;
- Solicit opportunities for profile raising of HSRC researchers;
- Initiate networking opportunities to aid funding prospects;
- Build in-house capacity for design, development, writing and review of concept notes and funding proposals;
- Liaise between the ODCEO, Divisional Research Business Developers, Strategic Partnerships Unit and Capacity Development staff as well as research staff within the research and shared services functions;
- Track grant proposals implemented and those awarded or achieved.

The HSRC offers attractive, market-related packages depending on qualifications and experience.

**APPLICATIONS**:

- A cover letter of motivation indicating your suitability and goals for the position.
- A detailed CV, as well as a certified ID copy.

Please note that applicants may be required to complete a written test or presentation pertaining to this position.

**Application Instructions**:

- Attachments must be less than 1MB, there is an on-screen option to resize.
- The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of its staff complement who are SA Citizens, black, female or disabled._

**The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.**

**APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED



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