Title: Grants Management Coordinator
Location: Addis Ababa
Reports to: Head of Program
Direct Reports: Grants Officer
Start of Contract & Duration: 12 Months
Posting date: February 26, 2019
INTRODUCTION
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), an international non-governmental organization (NGO), has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC promotes and supports solutions to the problems faced by refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and migrants. The organization has offices across the region, and has been operational in Ethiopia since 2009. With funding from bilateral and multilateral donors, DRC is currently implementing a range of activities across Ethiopia and Djibouti, including WASH and shelter provision, child and youth protection, gender based violence response, awareness-raising of migration risks, protection monitoring of migration routes, and livelihoods support for returning migrants or those at-risk of migration.
Overall Purpose of the Role:
In close coordination with the Head of Program, Country Program Coordinator and Addis Ababa-based technical team, the Grants Management Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the development of high-quality project proposals and concept notes, ensuring strict compliance with donor and internal rules and regulations, leading donor reporting, and information management related to project and donor documentation. In addition, the Grants Management Coordinator will work with the Head of Program and Country Program Coordinator to provide regular support and guidance to project cycle management, through organizing and facilitating project kick-off meetings as well as mid-term reviews and project closure meetings. As the position is expected to develop an exceptional knowledge of DRC Ethiopia and Djibouti’s donor portfolio, the position will contribute to the development and updating of program and fundraising strategies.
Responsibilities:
Grant Management & Reporting
Proposals
External
Staff Management
Experience and Technical Competencies:
Education:
Master's degree in political science, international development, economics or relevant field.
Languages:
Excellent verbal and written English.
All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:
Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: Acting in line with DRC's vision and values
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