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grants administrator

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Grants administrators handle the pass-through track of grants, often given out by the government to the grant recipient. They prepare the paperwork such as the grant applications and give out the grants. They are also responsible to make sure that the grant recipient spends the money correctly according to the terms laid out.

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financial management

The field of finance that concerns the practical process analysis and tools for designating financial resources. It encompasses the structure of businesses, the investment sources, and the value increase of corporations due to managerial decision-making.

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Essential skills and competences 7 competences

Occupation specific

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follow up the issued grants

Manage data and payments after the grants has been given out such as making sure that the grant recipient spends the money according to the terms laid out, verifying payment records or reviewing invoices.

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give out grants

Handle grants given out by an organisation, company or the government. Give the appropriate grants to the grant recipient while instructing him or her about the process and responsibilities linked to it.

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instruct grant recipient

Educate the receiver of the grant about the procedure and the responsibilities which come with getting a grant.

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advise on grants application

Inform the receiver of the grant how to apply for grants.

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complete administration

Manage the terms of the grant, the follow-up procedures and recording dates and payments.

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grant concessions

Grant rights, land or property from governments to private entities, in compliance with regulations, and ensuring the necessary documentation is filed and processed

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manage grant applications

Process and prepare grant requests by reviewing budgets, keeping track of grants distributed or obtaining the right documents.

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Optional knowledge 2 competences

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budgetary principles

Principles of estimating and planning of forecasts for business activity, compile regular budget and reports.

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mathematics

Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove the truth or falsity of these conjectures. There are many fields of mathematics, some of which are widely used for practical applications.

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Optional skills and competences 16 competences

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advise on eligibility of expenditures

Assess the eligibility of expenditures in projects financed with EU resources against the applicable rules, guidelines and cost methodologies. Provide advice on how to ensure compliance with the applicable European and national legislation.

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assess administrative burden

Evaluate the administrative burden and costs related to the management and administration of EU funds, such as managing, certifying and auditing individual programmes and complying with obligations resulting from the applicable regulatory framework.

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study topics

Carry out effective research on relevant topics to be able to produce summary information appropriate to different audiences. The research may involve looking at books, journals, the internet, and/or verbal discussions with knowledgeable persons.

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check official documents

Check an individuals' official documentation, such as driver's licenses and identification, to ensure compliance with legal regulations, and to identify and assess individuals.

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comply with legal regulations

Ensure you are properly informed of the legal regulations that govern a specific activity and adhere to its rules, policies and laws.

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conduct research interview

Use professional researching and interviewing methods and techniques to gather relevant data, facts or information, to gain new insights and to fully comprehend the message of the interviewee.

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ensure proper document management

Guarantee that the tracking and recording standards and rules for document management are followed, such as ensuring that changes are identified, that documents remain readable and that obsoleted documents are not used.

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keep task records

Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.

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manage budgets

Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.

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manage database

Apply database design schemes and models, define data dependencies, use query languages and database management systems (DBMS) to develop and manage databases.

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respond to enquiries

Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organisations and members of the public.

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train employees

Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.

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use communication techniques

Apply techniques of communication which allow interlocutors to better understand each other and communicate accurately in the transmission of messages.

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use different communication channels

Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

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use microsoft office

Use the standard programs contained in Microsoft Office. Create a document and do basic formatting, insert page breaks, create headers or footers, and insert graphics, create automatically generated tables of contents and merge form letters from a database of addresses. Create auto-calculating spreadsheets, create images, and sort and filter data tables.

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write work-related reports

Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.

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