Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview),

The national council for science and technology (NCST) is seeking a Research & Innovation Grants Management Specialist. This is a Level 3.II position, with 1 post available, under contract.

Responsibilities or duties,

The responsibilities include developing and introducing standardized granting instruments, overseeing grant application processes, monitoring funded interventions and programs for compliance, performing grant management functions and reporting on grant processing status and outcomes, receiving and processing technical and financial progress reports, preparing financial and other reports related to the NRIF, engaging grantees in budget negotiation, processing grant payments, following up on queries, engaging host institutions in elaborating roles, conducting field visits to assess grant progress, collaborating with other department staff, and undertaking other duties assigned by the head of department and/or the Executive Secretary.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills),

Specific qualifications are not detailed in this excerpt, but the role involves grant management, financial reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

Experience needed,

Experience in grant management and reporting is implied by the job title and responsibilities.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes).

The position reports to the Head of National Research and Innovation Fund Department. Exams will be conducted, including a Psychometric Test, Written exam, and Oral exam.

• Develop and introduce research and innovation standardized granting instruments such as tools, templates and guidelines to support grant management
• Oversee grants application processes.
• Monitor interventions and programs funded by grants to ensure compliance with established rules and procedures and requirements.
• Perform functions of grant management and report on status of grant processing and outcomes by regularly leasing with beneficiaries
• Receive and process technical and financial progress reports from NRIF beneficiaries
• Prepare financial and other reports related to the NRIF
• Engage grantees during budget negotiation in line with established guidelines
• Process grant payments to successful applicants and follow up on all queries related to NCST’s granting process
• Engage host institutions in elaborating roles to ensure efficient grants management
• Conduct fields visit to assess progress of NRIF grants
• Collaborate with other department staff on assignments of institutional interest.
• Undertake all other duties assigned by the head of department and/or the Executive Secretary

• Grant Management
• Financial Reporting
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Compliance Monitoring
• Budget Negotiation

• Relevant degree in a related field (specifics not provided)
• Experience in grant management and administration
• Familiarity with research and innovation funding mechanisms
• Strong reporting and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills