Objectives of the position
The Grants Officer will play a key role in the management of the “Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP)” component of the Action. He/she will work closely with FSTP beneficiaries to ensure EU compliant management of the grants. He/she will dedicate 100% of his/her time to the Project.
Tasks and activities
- Collaborate in the identification of the Third Parties that will receive financial support via the Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) scheme, performing the necessary due diligence and compliance analysis;
- Prepare the agreements and other documents to be signed within the FSTP scheme;
- Provide support as needed to the recipients, ensuring compliance with donor’s and internal rules, both remotely and on site;
- Review the reports and documentation sent by the recipients;
- Collaborate in the preparation of reports for the donor, expenditure verifications and audits;
- Other duties according to his/her professional category and as the implementation of the Project may require in financial and operational matters;
- Coordinate closely with Finance and Programmes Departments to ensure coherent grant management processes.Education, skills and professional experience required for the position
- University degree, preferably completed with additional post-graduate studies;
- Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in similar or related fields of work in governmental, intergovernmental and/or non-governmental organizations;
- Experience in implementation and grant management of European Union funded projects, including sub-granting;
- Knowledge of ERPs will be a plus;
- Excellent level in English, completed with good level in Spanish;
- Availability to travel frequently;
- Excellent communication & team-working skills;
- Ability to work under pressure, meeting tight deadlines, prioritizing requests and needs
Currently operating with a hybrid work week model – Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in Club de Madrid´s offices and Wednesdays and Fridays remotely.)
(Applicants must hold EU citizenship or valid work permit within the EU)
Estimated duration of the project 4 years
Trial period according to Spanish labour legislation
Gross annual salary: 36,000€
How to apply
Interested applicants should send their CV, a brief statement of interest on why they feel they are fit for the position through the website www.clubmadrid.org/club-de-madrid/career/