Grants Management Specialist (Re-announcement)

Contract

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Vacancy Announcement

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs founded in Denmark in 1956. DRC has provided humanitarian assistance to people in need in Myanmar since 2009. DRC is currently engaged in humanitarian response in Rakhine, Kachin, and Northern Shan. In 2012, waves of inter-communal violence swept through Rakhine, forcing approximately 140,000 persons to flee their homes and take refuge in IDP camps spread across the state. DRC activities target these IDPs, as well as other local vulnerable populations such as host villages and isolated villages. DRC implements a multi-sector response, including Camp Management, GBV, Child Protection, General Protection, Economic Recovery, and WASH activities.

DRC Myanmar is funded by ECHO, SDC, DANIDA, DFAT, USAID, SIDA and UN agencies, including UNHCR, UNICEF, UNOPS and UNFPA.

To strengthen DRC’s Programme, DRC is looking for a highly motivated and capable candidate to fill the position of

Grant Management Specialist (1 Post)

Re-announcement

Duty Station : Yangon Head Office, Myanmar

Yangon with regular travel to DRC Area Offices within Myanmar

Reports to : Grants Management Manager

Direct Report : None

Overall purpose of the role:

• Work with programme staff to develop high-quality and timely reports for donors and other country- and HQ-level communication material.
• Support the Grants Management Manager in the initiatives to expand the portfolios, including contributions to proposal development and programme design.
• Manage part of the DRC Myanmar grants portfolio, including ensuring reporting and instalments are completed in time and in line with donor compliance (including UN, Danida, LIFT).

Geographical Scope: Yangon (Head Office)

This role has a country-wide focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the country by all programme and support teams. The role contributes to the development of country programme and project management strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Manage reporting workflows and processes between programme and support teams, senior leadership, and HQ to ensure the timely and quality development and review of reports.
• Coordinate and support the development and finalization of high-quality, timely reports for donors, partners, and government on programme progress, ensuring all donor reporting requirements are met and strategically positioned to demonstrate DRCs leadership in programming in the country context.
• Support the Grants Management Manager in providing timely, thorough responses to information requests from internal and external sources.
• Support the Grants Management Manager in overseeing proposal development processes, including drafting and producing high quality concept notes and proposals and coordinating with all business areas.
• Support the Grants Management Manager and Head of Programmes with the development of programme strategy and/or drafting of position papers and other related initiatives leveraging evidence from programmes.
• Support the Grants Management Manager and Head of Programmes in ensuring sound project cycle management across the country portfolio.
• Serve as main gatekeeper of high-quality reporting and communication activities, drafting original content and providing strategic guidance on positioning and messaging of all reporting and communications materials.
• Serve as main gatekeeper of donor compliance, providing operational guidance to programme teams based on donors’ rules and regulations.
• Lead initiative to identify, research, write, and report on key sector success stories for internal and external audiences, packaging stories that center on evidence to further illustrate impact of the programming.
• Work closely with programme MEAL staff to ensure best practice monitoring and reporting of programme activities.
• Increase visibility and ensure leadership positioning through developing strategic communication materials, such as sector profiles, impact reports, programme briefings and other relevant pieces.
• Correctly use DRC Dynamics functionalities in area of concern

*Perform any other relevant tasks as requested by Line Manager (Grants Management Manager)

Experience and technical competencies:

• At least 3 years of professional experience with an international development organization.
• Familiarity with US and EU donors with special attention to reporting requirements.
• Ability to represent DRC to international donors, government officials, local groups and community members.
• English proficiency including good report writing skills.

Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

• University degree in international relations, project management, business administration, or equivalent professional qualification

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

• Fluency in Burmese and English languages
• Other languages are considered an asset.

Key stakeholders: (internal and external)

• Area Mangers, Project Managers/Budget Holders, Partnership Manager and Team, Grants Team, AO Finance Team.
• Donors

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: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. "

We Offer:

• Starting date of employment: ASAP.
• Contract length: Until 31 Dec 2023 includes a probationary period of 3 months. Renewables depend on both funding and performance.
• Salary: Competitive salary according to the DRC Myanmar salary scale.

This position is open to Myanmar National Staff only. DRC strongly advocates for equal opportunity and promotes a diversified and inspiring working environment. Therefore, qualified candidates of ethnic minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application process:

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. Apply button.

Closing date for applications: 21 July 2023

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