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Grant Officer / Benghazi

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Grants Officer is responsible for supporting the smooth and timely implementation of third-party financing for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and informal groups, including contract development and management, documentation review, and reporting. He/she will also play a key role in building and maintaining relationships with project CSOs/informal groups.

The Grants Officer will support the Project Manager in coordinating with service providers particularly for issues regarding third-party financing and in monitoring the implementation of related deliverables to ensure quality and timeliness.

Further, the Grants Officer will support the Project Manager and Project Assistant on technical and financial planning and narrative/financial reporting.

Safeguarding Policies

Cesvi has zero tolerance approach to any form of abuse and sexual exploitation as well as bullying and a range of non-sexual abuse of power perpetrated by Cesvi employee and related personnel against any individual (children and adults) regardless of age, gender, sexuality, disability, religion or ethnic origin.

Cesvi takes all the complaints and concerns about violence against children and SEA seriously and it initiates rigorous investigation of complaints indicating a possible violation of safeguarding policies as well as of Cesvi Code of Conduct and of Cesvi Ethical Code.

Responsibilities and Main Tasks:

The responsibilities of the selected Project Manager and the areas for which the person will report are listed below:

• Adhere to Children Safeguarding Policy, PSEA Policy, code of conduct, and report concerns.
• Raise awareness of the affected communities about the safeguarding system and how to report concerns

Compliance for third-party financing 50%

• Monitors third-party compliance with Cesvi’s and the EU’s contractual obligations;
• Plans, monitors and reviews third-party narrative and financial reports and supporting documents, including proper back-up documentation to ensure compliance with Cesvi and EU policies, procedures, rules and regulations, and to ensure eligibility of costs;
• Manages the third-party financing database and tracking tools;
• Frequently briefs and consults with the Project Manager to mitigate any risks associated with thegrants’ implementation;
• Assists the Project Manager with the preparation interim, milestone and yearend financial reporting including audit related action.Partnership management 25%

Facilitates third-party financing, including participating in proposal review process and verifying completeness of applications;

• Supports in managing and following up with third-party CSOs and informal groups in the field;
• Facilitate trainings for service provider staff and third-parties based on need, on areas related to third-party financing, compliance, reporting;
• Carry out any duties that may be assigned by the Project Manager Networking & Representation 25%
• Attend and participate in coordination meetings related to the activities of the project as assigned by the Project Manager;
• Ensure that service providers and third parties adequately engage with Cesvi, and any issues are flagged as necessary;
• Contribute to Communication and Visibility Plan’s implementation and reporting.

Reporting to: Hierarchically and functionally, to the Project Manager or in his/her absence to the Co- Head of Programme.

Collaborating with: Project Assistant, Finance Officer, HR Officer.

Duty station: Tripoli, including frequent field monitoring visits to all project sites when access allows. Presence in Tunis may be required according to Cesvi mission and project needs.

Benefits

Health Insurance and Social Security

Job Requirements

• A degree in internasional realtions , development studies , coummincatios ,  or a related field. 
• Minimum of 1 year’ experience in relevent in himantarian sector . 
• Experience in psychosocial support and/or protection is desirable. 
• Strong facilitation and communication skills. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Knowledge of English is an assets

How To Apply

Interested candidates can apply by sending their CVs to : tripoli_Recruitment@cesvioverseas.org with a subject title: Grant Officer – Benghazi