Grant and Project Manager

KOTO is a not-for-profit social enterprise that empowers at-risk and disadvantaged youth in Vietnam through its holistic training program.

Mission Statement

To empower at-risk youth to pursue lives of dignity by providing life-skills, training and opportunity.

Vision Statement

As a social enterprise we strive to provide positive permanent change for at-risk and disadvantaged youth through the transformative power of social enterprise.

Culture Statement

We are a family who cares about all others, and where big smiles bring promise of love, compassion and security. We work hard because we believe we can make a difference. We work hard because we love our organization for all it represents.

Value Statement

We perform always to the highest of standards for all our customers and we do this with the best of our ability and respectfully.

Respect -  Performance - Customer Centric

Position Description:

Grant and Project Manager

The Grant and Project Manager will be responsible for writing grant proposals and coordinating sponsorship programs for the organization.

Reporting Structure:

This position reports directly to the Marcom Director.

Key Working Relations:

Internal:  KOTO trainees, all KOTO staff and volunteers

External:  Service providers and community service partners, donors, sponsors

PRIMARY DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY DELIVERABLES

The Grant and Project Manager will be expected to successfully manage and deliver on: 

1. Managing HER TURN project

• Collaborating with the foundation team to ensure the execution of program A and B are well delivered.
• Coordinating with Light Path Consulting Group and its coach to recruit participants for program C and making sure the program is delivered on time, with expected outcomes.
• Working closely with program teams to collect data and communicating data with Griffith University for Monitoring and Evaluation purposes.
• Making sure all progress reports including narratives and financial reports of the project are written and communicated to funders.
• Communicating with the Marketing and Communication Department to ensure all communication activities of the project are up-to-date.
• Overseeing the operation of the whole project.

2. Other Projects Management

• Developing relationships and collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Providing a high level communication with key funders
• Ensuring that all existing projects are well managed and executed.

3. Grants and Awards Applications

• Developing an annual grant/award strategic plan for the organization
• Identifying grant funding opportunities and researching for prospective funders and developing a pipeline for grants and awards.
• Maintaining proficient knowledge of organization’s history and programs
• Writing, submitting and managing grant proposals
• Maintaining high level of data management

QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor degree Marketing, Business,  International Development or relevant fields

Experience

• Experience in project management.
• Experience in identifying and securing funding from donors, multilateral agencies and foundations.
• Experience in proposal writing, communications and/or fundraising, as evidenced through the provision of writing samples.  
• Experience working in nonprofit sectors (NGO/Social Enteprise) is a plus.

Key Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent writing skills and track record of content creation.
• Proven skill in researching information from a variety of sources and distilling complex information in compelling ways for a variety of audiences
• Proven skill in creating logical frameworks for donor audiences and learning and evaluation processes desirable
• Strong written and communication skills in English are required. French and German skills would be desirable.
• Ability to successfully manage a large volume of work, meet multiple deadlines, and respond with flexibility to unanticipated requests
• Videographer/Photographer skills
• Ability to work independently

Personal attributes:

• Empathetic
• Proactive
• Innovative

Interested candidates should send applications to [email protected] no later than May 20, 2022.