Grants & Awards Program Coordinator

South African Medical Research Council; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 456,000 - 618,000; Full time

Job summary

South African Medical Research Council Cape Town invites applications for a Project Coordinator to manage a portfolio of awards in the RCD grant and career award programmes, and provide administrative support to the Programme Manager.

The role reports to the Programme Manager and covers pre- and post-award administration, liaison with beneficiaries and host institutions, and preparation of funding agreements and management reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of research capacity development grants and career development awards, ensuring effective pre- and post-award administration.
• Liaise with beneficiaries, host institutions, and key stakeholders to support programme implementation and compliance.
• Monitor progress of awards, review technical and financial reports, and provide recommendations to management.
• Coordinate grant disbursements, review meetings, and programme documentation.
• Facilitate the administration of funding opportunities, including RFAs, peer review processes, and award approvals.
• Support the preparation of funding agreements, award communications, and management reports.
• Collect, analyse, and report on programme outputs, achievements, and performance indicators.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and events, including logistics, meeting documentation, and action tracking.
• Contribute to the development of reports, presentations, website content, and other stakeholder communication materials.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with organisational policies, funding requirements, and governance processes.

Job description

South African Medical Research Council Cape Town invites applications for a Project Coordinator to manage a portfolio of awards in the RCD grant and career award programmes, and provide administrative support to the Programme Manager.

The role reports to the Programme Manager and covers pre- and post-award administration, liaison with beneficiaries and host institutions, and preparation of funding agreements and management reports.