The African Academy of Sciences is recruiting a Grants Officer (maternity cover) to administer the grants-management cycle. Key tasks include preparing calls for proposals, screening applications for eligibility, managing the online grants system, guiding applicants and grantees, setting up review committees and providing logistical support, conducting eligibility checks and delivering feedback. The officer drafts grant agreements, monitors project progress and budget utilisation, develops grants policies, conducts monitoring visits, supports cross-programme learning and prepares reports. Qualifications: bachelor’s degree; minimum five years’ experience in project or grants management; strong organisational and communication skills.