Internship – Grants & Programs Support at HEVA

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to join the Grants & Programs team in a supporting capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation for grants and programmes
• Support the preparation of payment requests, expense reports, and reconciliations
• Track project budgets and expenditure against approved allocations
• Compile financial data for donor and internal reports
• Participate in audits and compliance checks by ensuring proper filing and documentation
• Guide grantees during the application process, ensuring they understand eligibility, documentation, and submission requirements
• Support communication with grantees, including responding to inquiries and following up on submissions and reporting timelines
• Participate in field visits to support monitoring, data verification, and documentation of grant activities
• Maintain an organised grants filing system (both physical and digital) for easy retrieval of documentation
• Support general tasks as assigned by the Grants and Programs team

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or awaiting graduation in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Strong analytical and organisational skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to learn

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest or prior exposure to grants management or donor-funded projects