DREEM Grants Intern - RLOs, Pan African

Role Overview

This position focuses on the behind-the-scenes mechanics that keep grant cycles running smoothly across Pan-African operations. Day-to-day, the intern will handle payment processing, expense tracking, and document organisation for grant-related activities, ensuring that financial and administrative workflows remain transparent and audit-ready. The role matters because it directly supports the organisation’s ability to fund and monitor projects efficiently, freeing program teams to concentrate on impact delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the setup and maintenance of new grant files, verify applicant submissions for completeness, and assist with due diligence checks.
• Keep the grants tracking system current by updating status, deadlines, and key milestones.
• Develop and maintain a unified records management system for both physical and digital grant documents, using clear naming rules, access controls, and secure backups to ensure full transparency and readiness for audits.
• Monitor budget versus actual spending, reconcile reported expenses, and flag any inconsistencies in financial reports related to grants.
• Collaborate with program teams and finance staff to collect necessary data and produce periodic reports.
• Assist with documenting and filing all grant-related correspondence and approvals in an organised manner.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Project Management, or a closely related discipline.
• Two to four years of professional work, internship, or industrial attachment experience in finance, grants management, or program management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, data sorting).
• Basic understanding of budgeting principles and how to read financial reports.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work well in a collaborative team setting.