Assistant Manager ( Grant Administration), Paediatrics & Child Health -MC

• supporting investigators by providing grants and research administration expertise in compliance with university policies, granting agency requirements, and international best practices
• acting as liaison between principal investigators, research teams, and internal university offices to meet submission and compliance timelines
• negotiating with relevant university departments to ensure timely completion of the due diligence and grant checklist processes
• providing guidance and advisory support to principal investigators on sponsored research administration
• conducting regular capacity‑building sessions for investigators and senior research staff on due diligence and compliance requirements
• performing technical, management, and financial review of research proposals during the pre‑award phase
• reviewing proposals for institutional and donor compliance and completeness
• using advanced grants and contracts concepts to manage a high volume of proposals and sub‑awards, including coordination with legal teams
• staying updated on national and international research administration regulations
• ensuring post‑award compliance with contract terms, financial allowability, reporting requirements, and invoicing processes
• supporting modifications, audits, sub‑contract reviews, and grant close‑out processes
• ensuring timely completion of close‑out activities including final reports and financial reconciliation
• monitoring regulatory compliance and ensuring valid ethics approvals for all active projects
• guiding faculty on ethics submissions, amendments, renewals, and reporting obligations
• coordinating across departments to ensure research activities meet institutional and donor regulatory requirements
• mentoring and supporting research administration staff
• travelling to field sites as required to support research administration activities.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field from an HEC‑recognized university
• minimum five years of relevant experience in research and grants administration or a comparable role
• strong knowledge of advanced grants and contracts management concepts
• demonstrated research background with strong analytical skills, preferably using mixed‑methods approaches
• excellent organisational, project management, planning, and problem‑solving skills
• excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Urdu
• strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain productive stakeholder relationships
• sound judgment in handling sensitive and complex research administration issues
• experience working with grants, contracts, sub‑contracts, cooperative agreements, sub‑awards, and purchase orders
• strong compliance orientation with up‑to‑date knowledge of research regulations
• strong customer‑service focus with ability to work independently
• experience completing institutional due diligence processes in a timely manner.

This is a close-ended position.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.