Grants Management Manager

Job Overview

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 on 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 strategy 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

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: 15th October 2021

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

DRC as an employer

By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:

Professionalism, impact & expertise
Humanitarian approach & the work we do
Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
Culture, values & strong leadership
Fair compensation & continuous development

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/about-us/job-and-career/support-for-job-seekers.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply!

APPLY FOR POSITION

Application due:

10/18/2021

Workplace:

Tripoli

Department/Country:

Libya

Contract type:

Expatriate contract

Homepage:

drc.ngo

ABOUT DRC

DRC (Danish Refugee Council), founded in Denmark in 1956, is Denmark’s largest and the world’s leading non-profit, independent, rights-based refugee organization.

Our vision is to assist refugees, internally displaced people and their host communities to a dignified life. We protect lives and human rights and empower beneficiaries throughout conflict displacement by providing shelter, food, and hope in terms of work, education and integration towards a sustainable future.