Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Grants Management Manager to drive forward the oversight and management of the portfolio in Libya to support the growth of our portfolio and ensure we are operating with efficiency and accountability.
About the job
This role focuses around the development of high quality funding proposals, ensuring compliance with donor and internal DRC rules and regulations including being the main focal point with donors, leading on donor reporting, coordinating proposals and fundraising stratgey development, donor mapping, grants management and consortium management as well as developing direct line reports and supporting programme team.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
· Oversee, refine and devise grants and contract management systems and processes **
· Develop and maintain up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of donor and government policies and support implementing teams to ensure full compliance with donor rules and requirements**
· Draft, review and provide support in the negotiation of project agreements, including sub-agreements, teaming agreements and memoranda of understanding **
· Coordinate proposal development process **
· Lead on donor reporting, kick off meeting and grant closure meetings**
· Lead on the fundraising strategy with the Head of Programme**
· Lead on the management of DRC-led consortia **
· Support development of Partnerships strategy and database**
· Lead on external engagement and communication with donors on existing and future grants**
· Manage Grants Management Officer
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About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have several years experience working with INGO’s including working with institutional donors giving the applicant strong knowledge on donor regulations and compliance as well as an up-to-date understanding of donor priorities. Donor engagement is key so the applicant is required to be fully proficient in English (written and spoken) and excellent coordination and communication across multi-cultural teams and the ability to deliver high quality outputs under short time frames. Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required
· 3-5 years working with INGOs
· Experience developing large proposals for institutional donors such as BHA, FCDO, and UN agencies
· Proficient written and spoken English
· Knowledge of donor rules, regulations and priorities
· Ability to work and communicate well under short time frames
Desirable
· Consortia management experience
· Management experience
· Remote working experience
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
We offer
Contract length: 24 months
Band: F1
Designation of Duty Station: Unaccompanied
Start date: 31st October 2021
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Claudia Di Bella at claudia.bella@drc.ngo
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.**
Closing date for applications: 14th October 2021
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.
How to apply
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