Research & Innovation Grants Management Specialist

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (NCST)

Post: 1
Under Contract

Posted on: Sep 16, 2026
Deadline: Sep 24, 2026

Exams to be conducted

1:PsychometricTest
2:Written
3:Oral

Reports To

Head of National Research and Innovation Fund Department

Job responsibilities

create and introduce research and innovation standardized granting instruments such as tools, templates and guidelines to assist grant management

Oversee grants application processes.

track interventions and programs funded by grants to ensure compliance with established rules and procedures and requirements.

Perform functions of grant management and report on status of grant processing and outcomes by regularly leasing with beneficiaries

Receive and process technical and financial progress reports from NRIF beneficiaries

produce financial and other reports related to the NRIF

Engage grantees during budget negotiation in line with established guidelines

Process grant payments to successful applicants and follow up on all queries related to NCST’s granting process

Engage host institutions in elaborating roles to ensure efficient grants management

perform fields visit to assess progress of NRIF grants

Collaborate with other department staff on assignments of institutional interest.

Undertake all other duties assigned by the head of department and/or the Executive Secretary

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Accounting
3 Years of relevant experience

Master's Degree in Finance
3 Years of relevant experience

Master's Degree in Business Administration with specialization in Finance
3 Years of relevant experience

Master’s Degree in Grant Management
3 Years of relevant experience

Master’s Degree in Financial Services
3 Years of relevant experience

Master’s Degree in Development Finance
3 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

Resource management skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving skills

Decision making skills

Time management skills

Risk management skills

Results oriented

Digital literacy skills

Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.

Psychometric Languages

English

Français

Psychometric Domains

Critical thinking — Competence / Skills

Problem solving — Competence / Skills

Decision making — Competence / Skills

Analytical skills — Competence / Skills

Time management — Competence / Skills