Senior Grants and Partnership Specialist – KPMG Executive Search (Pvt) Ltd

Job Overview

KPMG is seeking applications for the position of Senior Grants and Partnership Specialist on behalf of a regional organization focused on environmental sustainability initiatives across multiple countries.

The organization works in areas including:

• Climate change adaptation
• Environmental sustainability
• Inclusive environmental protection
• Long-term resilience and sustainable development

The selected candidate will play a key role in securing and managing grant funding, maintaining donor relationships, and supporting fundraising and partnership initiatives.

Job Title

Senior Grants and Partnership Specialist

Recruitment Partner

KPMG

Reference Number

Ref: 05/08/4076

Role Summary

The Senior Grants and Partnership Specialist will be responsible for:

• Identifying funding opportunities
• Preparing compelling grant proposals
• Managing donor relationships
• Supporting fundraising campaigns
• Ensuring compliance with donor requirements
• Coordinating reporting and grant administration activities

The role requires close collaboration with:

• Program teams
• Finance teams
• Communications teams
• External donors and partners

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Identifying grant and funding opportunities
• Maintaining databases of:
  • Funding opportunities
  • Deadlines
  • Donor contacts
• Drafting grant proposals aligned with organizational priorities
• Collaborating with internal teams to gather proposal-related information
• Preparing grant budgets together with the Finance team
• Managing grant timelines and submission deadlines
• Acting as the primary contact point for funders and donors
• Building and maintaining relationships with:
  • Foundations
  • Trusts
  • Institutional donors
  • High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNI)
• Monitoring grant implementation according to donor guidelines
• Tracking:
  • Project milestones
  • Expenditure
  • Outcomes
• Preparing donor reports and updates
• Ensuring compliance with:
  • Legal obligations
  • Grant agreements
  • Contractual requirements
• Supporting fundraising campaigns and donor events
• Maintaining grant records and reporting documentation
• Monitoring trends in:
  • Philanthropy
  • Donor priorities
  • Funding sectors

Candidate Requirements

Applicants should possess:

• Degree in:
  • Business Administration
  • Finance
• OR professional qualifications in:
  • CIM
  • SLIM
  • CIMA
  • ACCA
• MBA qualification will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of:
  • CRM systems
  • Grant management software
• Experience in:
  • Campaigning organizations
  • Advocacy-focused organizations
  • Fundraising environments
• Strong understanding of:
  • Philanthropic trends
  • Donor priorities
  • Grant management
• Proven track record in securing funding from:
  • Institutional donors
  • Foundations
  • Trusts
  • HNIs
• Strong project management and deadline management skills

Preferred Skills

• Grant Proposal Writing
• Donor Management
• Fundraising
• Partnership Development
• Budget Preparation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• CRM Systems
• Project Coordination
• Report Writing
• Sustainability Programs
• Strategic Planning
• Communication Skills

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their resume to:

esearch@kpmg.com

Applicants should clearly mention the position applied for in the subject line of the email.