Grants Data Monitoring Consultant

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• Data Collection – Different data that are relevant to the grant-making processes will be collected. They include type of organization and parent organization as well as dates related to proposal submission, ExCom decision, FTR submission, GCL issuance and funds disbursement.
• Identify and list all relevant data points required for the grant-making processes, including type of organization, parent organization, proposal submission dates, ExCom decision dates, FTR submission dates, GCL issuance dates, and funds disbursement dates.
• Develop a comprehensive data collection plan, including sources, methods, and tools to gather the required data.
• Collect and input the specified data according to the data collection plan, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Verify and validate the collected data to ensure its reliability.
• Communicate on the new data availability to other units as required.
• Data Monitoring and Tracking – A series of analyses of the various aspects of the grant management process are performed by monitoring and tracking the collected data. They include efficiency in processing requests and making disbursements; and report submission and clearance. Other analyses will be determined upon discussion with Programme Funding Manager and Information Systems Manager.
• Conduct an analysis of efficiency in grant management process carried out by ECW GM Team by monitoring and tracking the collected data.
• Schedule meetings with the Programme Funding Manager and Information Systems Manager to determine additional analyses required.
• Document the results of all data analyses, highlighting key findings and trends.
• Reporting and Advising – By monitoring, tracking and analyzing data, recommendations to improve efficiency and productivity in relation to the grant management process will be made. In addition to a report to be produced towards to the end of the contract, the consultant is engaged with the ongoing grant management process to provide onsite advice.
• Prepare a report containing recommendations to improve efficiency and productivity in the grant management process.
• Schedule regular meetings with the Programme Funding Manager to discuss findings and recommendations.
• Provide onsite advice and support to the ongoing grant management process.
• File Organization – As part of data collection and data monitoring, any relevant files including reports are registered and organized in the database. In this process, any improvements in file organization system will be recommended
• Review the current file organization system and identify areas for improvement.
• Propose a more efficient and effective file organization system based on best practices.
• Implement the recommended changes to organize all relevant files and reports in the database.
• Ensure that the revised file organization system is user-friendly and easily accessible to relevant users.

• Assist ECW colleagues to navigate the current and new grants management systems (induction, training, capacity building, etc.).
• Provide support in handling ECW secretariat request to access specific grant materials.
• Focus on improving the ECW current Grants Management system by providing support in the assessment, procurement, and implementation of an improved system for grants management by facilitating coordination between ECW and a vendor, supporting the development of an ECW system concept note, liaising and providing feedback on features, launch and training etc.

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations/Studies, or Library Science is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional work experience in overseeing and technically improving data and file administration system, including at least 1 year with an international organization and/or a governmental organization. 
• Advanced proficiency in MS SharePoint, MS Teams and MS Excel. At least 6 months of experience in data and file management, using MS SharePoint, required.
• Fluency in French required (DELF B2 or above; proof of certificate required). Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

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