Posted on :
30 Mar, 2023
30 Mar, 2023
Job Description
Job Title: Grants and Research Manager
• Identifies and maintains research grant sources and disseminates research funding opportunities
• Coordinates the setting up of the teams for proposal development and provides pre-award support
• Prepares all contracts and portfolios for research, grants and consultancies
• Keeps a complete and accurate database of contracts for sub-awards, research, grant and consultancies
• Seeks and manages HCC’s registration with an international institution that have research grant and other great platforms
• Reviews proposals for completeness and compliance with the national and institutional regulations/policies/guidelines procedures as well as administrative, financial, and programmatic (grant project performance) reporting requirements of the award
• Liaises with principal investigators, subcontractors, sponsored project offices and funding agencies
• Links industry with researchers and sets up funding mechanisms
• Identifies linkages of philanthropic individuals and agencies with HCC
• Maintain links with industry players and keeps a complete and accurate database on the same
• Seeks patent registration for works of innovation
• Seeks linkages with industry to commercialize innovative research findings
• Prepares policy briefs for engagement with national policymakers
• Identifies, coordinates, and compiles research business development and strategic research plans of faculty, staff, and students
Qualification Required & Experience
• Postgraduate university degree in a relevant discipline
• Additional qualification in Project Management, International Development, Research Administration, Marketing or Business Administration will be an advantage
• Extensive experience in sourcing for grants and securing external grants and project funding
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply sponsor, national and institutional policies, regulations, guidelines, practices and procedures on research grants
• Ability to manage high-volume and complex transactions
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good interdisciplinary working skills
• Good planning, organizational and administrative skills
• Good IT skills and understanding of centralized database management system
• Effective networking skills and connecting with businesses and industry
• Demonstrated understanding of intellectual property rights (patents, copyright, and related rights)
• Familiarity with the process of turning fresh ideas into great products and services
• Effective client liaison and ability to build relationships
• Only qualified and experienced applicants will be invited to attend the interview
Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
Interested persons should send a CV and cover letter to:
Closing Date: 07 April 2023