Grants & Partnerships Associate

About the role

MAS Foundation for Change is an independent, non-profit organisation established by MAS Holdings to address environmental challenges such as ocean pollution, biodiversity loss and water contamination. It works through strategic partnerships and community initiatives, and is known for its OCEAN STRAINER technology that prevents floating waste from entering marine ecosystems. The Grants & Partnerships Associate is based in Rajagiriya.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development of programs and project proposals to seek medium-to-large, multi-year funding opportunities for integrated sustainable programs.
• Act as the point of contact for grants with donor field offices.
• Review grant documents and advise management on donor compliance, policies and procedures.
• Help develop strategic partnerships with institutional donors, INGOs, UN agencies and other stakeholders.
• Hold regular coordination meetings with donor field offices and report progress.
• Develop and implement volunteerism programmes for participation by MAS employees.
• Contribute to the management and operations of the Foundation, including governance, budgeting, resourcing, communications and administration.
• Liaise with the MAS Holdings Sustainable Business Team and other departments as required.

Required profile

• A degree or related qualification in Social Sciences, Business Administration or another relevant field.
• 3-5 years of proven experience raising and managing significant funding from institutional donors such as USAID, EU, UN, DFID, ECHO and others, through partnerships or directly.
• Good command of English and Sinhala.