The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Scope of position:
The Pre-Award Coordinator writes and collects information to provide to management, donors, grantors in a timely, accurate and understandable manner. This position is located in Dallas or Abilene and reports to the Grants Manager. The position will focus on the highest priority initiatives of the Grants Department. With an emphasis on building relationships between Grants, Finance, Development, HQ and Program Managers to deliver high quality results.
Major Responsibilities:
- Search for grant opportunities at align with the business plan of the Texas offices.
- Conduct Go/No Go meetings for all grant opportunities.
- Maintains accurate and timely records within internal database systems.
- Write and submit grant proposals.
- Work with Programs and Finance departments on the development of all budget proposals for grants and propose budget modifications throughout the year as needed.
- Submit all documents needed by HQ for grants to be approved internally.
- Form and maintain relationships with community partners and donors.
- Maintain a broad and deep understanding of donor policies, regulations and procedures and build this knowledge among programs team members.
- Developing relationships with sub awardees, performing due diligence, and developing subaward agreements.
- Ensure proper representation of the Grant department views in strategic cross-departmental projects within IRC by building strong relationships among relevant staff members.
- Participate in all program meetings, staff development activities, and fully engage as a member of the team.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Key Working Relationships:
Position reports: to the Grants Manager
Collaborates with Grants, Finance, Program team members.
Job Requirements:
- 4-year degree in related field strongly preferred.
- At least 2 years of progressive responsibilities in grant writing, budgeting, managing federal and/or state grants, and donor relations experience required.
- Previous non-profit agency / grant-funded environment experience strongly preferred.
- Prior team management experience & knowledge of donor regulations strongly preferred.
- Experience working with and influencing, senior colleagues to tackle complex challenges and agreed mutually beneficial decisions.
- High degree of professional integrity, ability, and commitment to maintain confidentiality of sensitive data.
- Solid organizational skills: detail-oriented, ability to multi-task, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently, be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment.
- Strong training, facilitation, and coaching skills preferred.
Good interpersonal skills: ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
Ability to:
- Maintain relationships with community partners and donors.
- Establish and maintain cooperative, effective, and friendly working environments.
- Work independently with minimum supervision and meet schedule and timeline.
- Operate a computer and all office equipment assigned for work efficiency.
Working Environment:
This will be a Hybrid position working at the
Dallas or Abilene office and working 60% remotely. Standard working hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm CST.
You will be asked to complete a writing prompt as part of your application.
Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
US Benefits: The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12-month time period.
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Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.