Grants Development Coordinator

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Description

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• Support the Project Area Leads with the preparation of grants proposals (grant concept notes);
• Track proposals submissions and associated technical team feedback;
• Work with the Deris Wanaag Area Leads and grantees to develop well-written, organized grant applications that are in line with Deris Wanaag objectives;
• Work across the program and grants teams to synthesize feedback, review grant applications and quickly move applications through the Deris Wanaag grants process; and
• Work with the Area Leads and grantees to develop organized, complete and thorough budgets that are harmonized with grant applications.

• Participate in capacity assessment of potential grantees including but not limited to assessment of the organization capacity, governance structure, past experience and financial management systems;
• Coordinate project kick-off and close out meetings. Participate in periodic budget reviews for all ongoing grants; 
• Manage information on the grants module system and maintain all documentation related to grant management;
• Prepare for document verification, financial audits, and donor due diligence assessments as part of the support to the project; 
• Ensure that the relevant risks issues associated with grants are identified, assessed, managed and reported within the risk register;
• Support the coordination of grantees on financial reporting, documentation, disbursement management and general donor compliance;
• Review financial reports and supporting documents submitted by grantees and coordinate with relevant project, finance teams on any financial management issues identified and monitor accompanying remedial actions; and
• Other duties as assigned by the Deris Wanaag Grants team.

• At least two-years’ experience working with projects and/or grants management. Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Supremely organized and can manage multiple inputs and forms of documentation.
• Can work with local partners to simplify, clarify and condense complicated ideas into succinct arguments.
• Diligent, detail-oriented, enjoys managing paperwork and editing documents.
• Good communicator with strong organizational, time management and analytical skills.
• Excellent inter-personal, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Competence in coordinating with partner organizations; monitoring and reviewing financial reports
• The ability to analyse, summarize and present a high volume of information quickly and accurately with advanced structuring, writing, and editing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills: the ability to multi-task, learn quickly, and work independently and productively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills
• Excellent communication skills.
• High proficiency in MS office tools (with excellent Microsoft Excel skills).
• Previous CSSF and FCDO grants experience is not required but preferred. 

• A university degree in BCOM/Business Studies, Development Studies, or Social Sciences 
• Professional qualifications and experience in financial and contract management 

• Professional fluency in English and Somali

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