GRANTS MANAGER

EPSA is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Grants Manager.

EPSA is a leading European consulting company specializing in grants, loans, and tax incentives. Our team includes more than 5,000 professionals across 40 countries worldwide. In Ukraine, we aim to become the leading consulting partner for businesses and local communities in accessing international and national funding opportunities. We also support global investors entering the Ukrainian market.

Our mission is to contribute to Ukraine’s recovery and economic growth by mobilizing resources for innovation, supporting business development, and strengthening the country’s economic resilience.

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Grants Manager to join our Ukrainian team.

As our team continues to grow, we are opening an additional Grants Manager position to lead the structuring and development of complex grant-funded projects for a diverse range of organizations, including businesses, innovation initiatives, NGOs, associations, and other entities.

You will play a key role in managing the end-to-end grant application process, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and working closely with clients to structure projects aligned with donor requirements and funding opportunities.

This position requires a strong understanding of grant mechanisms, solid project management skills, and the ability to translate client needs into well-structured funding proposals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full grant lifecycle management (from client capacity analysis, concept validation to submission and post-award advisory).
• Lead communication with clients after initial sales stage.
• Conduct client needs analysis and assess funding readiness.
• Develop strategic funding roadmaps for clients (sequencing of grants, blended finance, loans, scaling pathways).
• Translate call analysis provided by Grant Analyst into structured funding strategy.
• Validate project logic, structure, and alignment with donor priorities and evaluation criteria.
• Coordinate with internal specialists involved in proposal development and ensure alignment between technical, financial and strategic components of the grant application.
• Oversee proposal architecture.
• Ensure coherence between technical narrative, workplan, and financial model.
• Manage timelines, submission processes, and compliance requirements.
• Provide advisory support on partnerships, consortium building, and project structuring when required.
• Ensure internal quality control prior to submission.
• Monitor portfolio-level progress and internal workload distribution.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in grants management.
• Proven experience managing complex international donor-funded proposals (EU programs, Horizon Europe, EIC, etc.).
• Proven experience in preparing grant proposals and successful submissions for international donor programs and EU funding instruments.
• Strong ability to structure funding strategies beyond a single call and propose a roadmap.
• Experience in client advisory, stakeholder communication, and strategic positioning.
• Strong coordination skills in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong deadline and process management skills.

Education

Master’s degree in economics, public administration, international relations, engineering, innovation management, or related field.

Language Skills

English level B2+ required, C1 preferable (written and spoken)

Ukrainian – native or professional working proficiency

Core Competencies

• Strategic funding design
• Proposal architecture
• Client advisory
• Cross-functional coordination
• Roadmap development
• Quality control

We Offer

• Competitive compensation: attractive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus performance-based bonuses.
• Professional growth: opportunities for career advancement within a rapidly expanding international company.
• Meaningful impact: work on projects that directly contribute to Ukraine’s economic recovery and growth.
• International exposure: access to EPSA’s global network and best practices from across Europe and beyond.
• Dynamic environment: join a high-performing, purpose-driven team at the forefront of Ukraine’s funding landscape.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is strongly encouraged.

If you’re interested in joining our team, please send your CV and cover letter (in English) with reference “Grants Manager” to [email protected]

Application deadline: 30 March 2026.