JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Responsible for writing proposals for grants and other revenue-generating projects geared towards academic research and commercialisation of the University’s intellectual property while persuasively communicating UTT’s mission and programmes to potential funders.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares grant and contract projects to ensure consistent application and compliance with agency and University regulations, policies and procedures.
• Communicates the University’s mission and research programmes to potential funders.
• Assembles and submits requests for grants including emails, letters, proposals, budgets, and presentations.
• Builds relationships and maintains personal contact with both local and international funding agencies and programme officers.
• Conducts research and liaises with other project partners and Universities in meeting the goals stated in the approved grants.
• Prioritises and organises projects to keep multiple projects moving in a timely manner, meets deadlines and manages supplemental material requests necessary to complete grant proposals/objectives.
• Liaises with academic staff and departments such as project accounting and finance to gather information necessary to report on progress of grant programmes.
• Maintains current records including grant tracking and reporting for audit purposes.
• Assists with other fundraising projects as requested.
• Undertakes other related assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a Social Sciences or related/similar field.
• Minimum of three (3) years grant/proposal writing experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong editing skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques.
• Strong contributor in team environments.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Critical human relations and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of financial management and budgeting.