Job Title
Re-Adv Grants Manager
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the GOAL Syria Grants Coordinator, and working closely with the Senior Grants Coordinator, Director of Program Development & Awards, programmes, systems, finance and other department colleagues, as well as partner organizations, the Grants Manager is responsible for new business development and grant management duties. In terms of new business development, this will include supporting the Senior Grants Coordinator and Grants Coordinator in funding strategy development, donor engagement, and proposal development. In terms of grant management, the Grants Manager will be assigned responsibility for grant management activities for a specific set of grants. This will include coordinating grant management meetings, donor reporting processes and information management. The Grants Manager will also contribute to regular programme review processes.
Duties, objectives and competencies
New business development
Working closely with the Senior Grants Coordinator and Grants Coordinator, support the achievement of GOAL Syria funding objectives via the implementation of the GOAL Syria funding strategy.
Support the development of concepts and proposals, in accordance with GOAL Syria’s processes, which fit within GOAL Syria’s strategic objectives.
Review GOAL Syria’s partners’ proposals and budgets when requested, providing constructive feedback.
Grant management
Ensure a comprehensive grant reporting process is in place at the outset of each new grant – including the creation of templates and sharing of requirements, roles, responsibilities and timelines.
Manage donor reporting processes through the coordination and drafting of high-quality donor reports for the GOAL Syria grant portfolio, ensuring compliance with GOAL and donor requirements and timely submission to donors. Ensure quality standards are met.
Ensure grant management meetings are conducted for assigned grants. Contribute to regular project review processes as required.
Provide grants related inductions for existing and new GOAL staff.
Provide updates on the status of all grants under their remit.
External representation and information management
Distribute and share with relevant staff copies of all grant documentation (grant proposals, reports, budget etc.). Working with colleagues in HQ, ensure comprehensive grant files are maintained up to date and are available for use.
Respond to ad-hoc requests from GOAL Syria team, GOAL HQ, donors, and other stakeholders for information on the GOAL Syria programme.
Attend relevant coordination or donor meetings representing GOAL and providing updates and flagging key issues of concern as requested.
The Grants Manager will be supported in the implementation of some of the duties listed above by the larger Grants team. Other duties will be assigned by the Grants Coordinator and Senior Grants Coordinator.
Qualifications
Requirements (essential)
Bachelor’s degree in a subject relevant to position (e.g. social science, development studies, information management, project management, etc.)At least three years of experience in grant management and business development in the NGO, humanitarian/ development sector.
Experience in quality report and proposal writing; excellent writing and editorial skills
Fluency in English, including strong English writing skills
Computer literacy essential including proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.
Requirements (desired)
•Experience of working in Syria/for Syria related programmes.
•Experience with, or knowledge of with key Syria donor funding mechanisms such as DoS/BHA, FCDO, ECHO, AFS, OCHA
SHF/SCHF, etc.
•Familiarity with grant databases and funding platforms
•Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and deliver results under tight deadlines.
•Good knowledge of donor compliance and requirements.
•Strong facilitation and negotiations skills
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Safeguarding
Children and vulnerable adults a must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.
Accountability within GOAL
Alongside our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:
Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, Code of Conduct, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behavior protocols.
Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.
Report any concerns about inappropriate behavior of a GOAL staff or partner.
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. Any published closing dates are estimated. Due to the nature of GOAL’s work we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.
Salary and Benefits
Based on GOAL Syria Salary Scale
Required employees number
1