Global Health Corps Research Coordination and Grants Officer Jobs in Zambia

Global Health Corps Research Coordination and Grants Officer Jobs in Zambia

Role Overview

The Research Coordination and Grants Officer will provide support to the National Health Research Authority (NHRA) and researchers in the development and submission of grant applications for a variety of funding opportunities including individual operating funds, large strategic team grants, major infrastructure, or multi-centre network grants.

The Grants Officer will also be responsible for identifying funding opportunities and coordinating the grant application process.

Responsibilities

Identify and research various funding agency programs, policies, and submissions processes

Identify grant opportunities and prepare grant applications

Manage multiple external grant deadlines

Advise on and assist with the development and submission of funding applications

Manage internal grant/award competitions

Evaluate the effectiveness of the health sector funding strategies and provide guidance on funding programs and opportunities

Support the development and management of grant funding tracking database(s)

Ensure that grant applications comply with internal funding policies and procedures; liaise with the Chief Research Coordination Officer and the Finance Department to confirm that grant application requirements are met

Initiate meetings with lead grant networks and large grants providers to establish a close working relationship for long-term project goals

Prepare and analyze reports on grants and funding

Maintain metrics for annual reports for various internal and external stakeholders

Participate in other activities as requested by supervisor

Skills and Experience

Items indicated with an asterisk (*) are required

Past experience with grant funding, such as researching prospective funding sources, developing budgets, or drafting narratives/reports*

Excellent

writing and editing skills, with experience drafting successful fundraising proposals*

Excellent project management skills, including past experiences working on complex projects from creation to completion, managing multiple projects, and/or coordinating across multiple teams to meet tight deadlines*

Master’s degree in public health, demography, statistics, or related field

Proficient scientific writer, as evidenced by completion of past technical reports

Experience with capacity building initiatives, e.g. designing or implementing efforts to strengthen an organization’s ability to perform functions, solve problems, and achieve objectives

Experience with grant writing or management, e.g. proposal development, implementing proposed projects and/or reporting back to donors, especially in a research context

Familiarity with research ethics, ideally in health contexts

Knowledge of fundraising opportunities and familiarity with grant eligibility criteria, approaches to funding challenges, and required elements for grant applications

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment

Commitment to professional integrity and confidentiality

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Global Health Corps Research Coordination and Grants Officer Jobs in Zambia

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