Grants Development Coordinator

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Job Description

The Grants Development Officer shall work within the Project Management Unit (PMU) of Deris Wanaag to oversee the project’s grant development, management, and compliance aspects for the partners. The role will be responsible for grant development and management of all grants. The position is also responsible for providing regular support to project cycle management by ensuring compliance with donor and internal DRC guidelines on contract management as well as the financial compliance of grantees. In this capacity, the role will also assist in budget management of sub-grants (tracking grant spending, managing and monitoring grant funding received and disbursed to partners), review partners’ financial reports and expenditures, and provide technical guidance on financial capacity. The role shall externally coordinate partners and internally liaise with the project team members of Deris Wanaag.
Duties & Responsibilities: Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities:
  • 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.
Other responsibilities:
  • 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.
Experience and technical competencies:
  • 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.
Education:
  • A university degree in BCOM/Business Studies, Development Studies, or Social Sciences
  • Professional qualifications and experience in financial and contract management
Language:
  • Professional fluency in English and Somali
Source: https://job.drc.ngo/jobs/job?id=170091

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