Grants & Sponsorship Coordinator (Hybrid/Remote, 1-Year)

The International Fund for Animal Welfare; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 303,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) seeks a Grants Officer to support its fiscal sponsorship program. The role is a one-year fixed term contract, based in Cape Town with hybrid work arrangements or remote elsewhere in South Africa.

You will handle day-to-day administration, donor communications, budgeting, and compliance, coordinating with sponsored organizations, donors, and internal teams. There are opportunities to contribute to process improvements and broader institutional

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years in grants administration, nonprofit operations, financial administration, project coordination, or related area.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong budgeting, financial reporting, restricted funds, internal controls, and compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day administration of fiscal sponsorship program and ensure timely completion of activities.
• Coordinate with sponsored organizations, donors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage budget monitoring, expenditures, and variances; maintain records and reporting.

Skills

Organization & time management

Communication skills

Education

University degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) seeks a Grants Officer to support its fiscal sponsorship program. The role is a one-year fixed term contract, based in Cape Town with hybrid work arrangements or remote elsewhere in South Africa.

You will handle day-to-day administration, donor communications, budgeting, and compliance, coordinating with sponsored organizations, donors, and internal teams. There are opportunities to contribute to process improvements and broader institutional