Grants Officer

Job description

About Talent House Ltd: 

We are a leading recruitment and HR consulting firm that operates as a link between people and companies in achieving a shared purpose. We offer creative, effective and flexible solutions that not only help individuals discover their career paths but provide organizations with talent they can recruit, develop and retain. 

About the role:

Our Client is looking for a Grants Officer who will be part of the Grants, Projects and Stakeholder Relations Team. She/He will work from identification of grants and tenders opportunities, through all the application process and to the report to the relevant stakeholders once the projects are in the implementation phase.

Key Responsibilities:

Market Analysis

• Identification of new funding opportunities
• Creation and maintenance of a clear Annual Grants Plan with all opportunities applied for or passed

Grant Management

• Preparation and consolidation of compelling applications to secure funding for the business:
• Drafting of full proposals
• Coordination of different streams to provide all information required
• Timely submission of all requirements
• Management of a repository of all supporting documentation required by Funders
• Development and maintenance of a Grant Tracking Tool to monitor grant progress, compliance, and performance
• Support the Legal Counsel in the contracting of the grant or subsidy

Business Support

• Monthly stakeholder meetings with partners to ensure alignment is maintained throughout the program
• Provision of support on governance forums as well as tracking of strategy execution

 Minimum Qualifications/ Traits:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or any business-related field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with strong understanding of grant management processes.
• Strong ability to assess proposals, identify financial and operational risks, and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Interest for renewable energy and rural electrification in Africa

Skills & Attributes

• Experience with funding programs
• Proficiency in MS Office Tools
• Excellent writing skills in English
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Languages

• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Compensation:

The incumbent will receive a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

 To Apply:

Please send your CV to careers@talenthousepeople.com before the 25th of June, 2026.