Grants Coordinator

Contribute to impactful climate and development initiatives by supporting the efficient administration and coordination of grant-making activities across Africa. As a Grants Coordinator, you will provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Head of Grants while helping the broader team manage priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships. You will play a key role in maintaining organized records, coordinating meetings, preparing reports, and ensuring that important decisions and actions are followed through. Working across teams in a dynamic, mission-driven environment, you will help strengthen operational efficiency and support initiatives focused on inclusive development and long-term socioeconomic transformation. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who combines strong organizational skills with sound judgment and discretion. The position is remote for candidates based in South Africa, with a preference for those located in Cape Town.

The ideal candidate is an experienced administrative or executive support professional with strong organizational capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You should be proactive, analytical, resourceful, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with colleagues across different teams.

• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Office Management, Project Management, or a related field.

• Four to six years of proven experience in a similar administrative or executive support role, preferably supporting a grants team.

• Previous experience in grants management, programme management, international development, or a nonprofit organization is highly desirable.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports, drafting correspondence, and producing accurate meeting notes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with virtual collaboration and meeting platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

• Demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain consistent quality in a dynamic environment.

• Sound judgment and a strong commitment to confidentiality when handling sensitive information and records.

• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to identify problems, take initiative, and resolve issues effectively.

• Calmness under pressure, resourcefulness, and the ability to remain productive when managing competing demands.

• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively, building effective relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.

• Legal authorization to work in the country where you are based.