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.
Since2019,IRChasimplementedAccesstoHealth-fundedprojectsinconsortium withlocalpartners aswellasLIFT-funded.Toserveastheconsortiumfocalpointfortheseprojects,IRC Myanmarisseekingaqualified, motivated, andwell-roundedSeniorGrantsManager tocarryoutgrantmanagementandcoordinationfunctions.BasedinYangon,with periodictraveltofieldsites,thispositionwillplayakeyroleinensuringeffective overallgrantsandperformancemanagement,reporting,compliance,andpartnerand donorcommunicationforIRC’s UNgrants.Thispositionwillworkcloselywithproject teams andwill report to theHeadofGrants and Partnership.
Main Responsibilities
GrantsManagement,Compliance, andReporting:
- ResponsibleforgrantcomplianceforIRC’sUNgrants,providinggrants compliancesupportandguidancetotechnicalteam,MEAL,Operationsand Financecolleagues.
- Workingcloselywithprojectleads,organizingandfacilitatingregularand effectiveprojectcyclemanagementmeetings(asperIRC’sPCMmodule)and follow-upofdonorcompliancesandgrantmanagementactionsforUNgrants. FlagkeyissuestotheHeadofGrantsandPartnershipsandDeputyDirector Programs in atimelymanner.
- ManagecontractingandgrantamendmentsforUNgrants, coordinatingwithin-country,regionalandHQcolleaguesandcoordinatingreviewsthroughtheIRC’s onlinetrackingsystem (OTIS).
- Serveasthefocalpointforpost-awardcommunicationsuchaspriorapproval requests withdonors,forboth IRC andpartners.
- Ensure all grant filing on OTIS andBox shared drive and hard copy is(ifmandatory by Donor)up todate forUN grants.
- Updategrantscomplianceguidelinedocumentsandstaysuptodatewithall institutional donor guidelines, rulesand regulations, andreporting formats.
- Facilitateandsupportcompilation,finalizationandtimelysubmissionofquality narrativeandfinancialdonorreports,providingnarrativereportinputsas needed.
- Supportwithrequiredamendmentprocesses,coordinatingwithpartnerships teamonrevisions in line with donorexpectations.
- WorkingcloselywiththeHeadofGrantsandPartnerships,toleadonthe developmentofproposals,workplans,budgets,andallotherrelevant documentationfor project follow–onyears.
- Maintaingrants tracker.
DonorandStrategicRepresentation
- Dayto daycommunicationwith donor focalpoints
- Playa keyrolein consortium representationwith partners, the Access toHealth FundManagement OfficeandFundManagementBoard, government authorities andotherstakeholders, asappropriate.
Other Tasks
- At the request of the Head of Grants and Partnerships, support with other projects, if needed, not falling under responsibilities underlined in this job description.
Minimum Qualifications:
Whatyou shouldhave?
Education
- Bachelor’s degreein relevantdiscipline.
Experiences
- Atleast(4)years’workexperienceingrantand/orconsortiummanagementfordevelopmentoremergency programs. Previous experiencewith UNOPSor othermulti–donor funding mechanisms highlyregarded.
- Provencapacitytocommunicate,coordinateandnegotiateamongdiversepartnersandstakeholderswithhigh negotiationskills.
- Demonstrableunderstandingofprojectplanningandmanagementcycles.Experienceworkingwithhealthand multisectoralprojectsis considered an asset.
- Demonstratedsuccessfulexperienceindonorreportingandcompliance,particularlyUN(UNOPSAccesstoHealth and LIFT).
Competencies
- Flexibility to adapttochangingrequirements.
- Ability to workwell underpressure,problem-solve and build consensus. Excellent computer skills, particularly in WordandExcel.
Language
- Excellentprofessionalfluencyin spokenandwritten EnglishandMyanmaressential.
Only Myanmar Nationals with relevant skills sets and proven experience of working at international level are strongly encouraged.
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.