Grants Manager

Provide grant management and business development support as part of the Grants Team in the Programs Department.

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Provide grant management and business development support as part of the Grants Team in the Programs Department.

You have:

Bachelor’s degree required in social sciences (law, economics, political science, anthropology, sociology or equivalent). Master’s degree a plus.
At least 4 years of professional work experience with a humanitarian or development organization/s or relevant working experience in other sectors with proven transferable skills.
Excellent time management, prioritization, and planning. Highly organized to complete multiple demands and meet deadlines simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal, coordination and team-working skills.
Strong analytical skills. Ability to create Pivot tables in Excel or using PowerBi – a plus.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, with strong experience of editing narrative reports or proposals. Ability to lead meetings and present in front of other colleagues.
Experience writing proposals and concept notes for funding, strongly preferred.
Proven competency in budget development and management; including strong Excel skills.
Proven knowledge of donors in the humanitarian and development landscape, such as USAID/PRM, ECHO, SIDA, and other donor rules and regulations.
Highly advanced skills in Microsoft Office package (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) essential. Familiarity with internet research and common software applications, with ability to support in the use of file sharing and editing software and willingness to learn new software fast.

Describe your experience in managing grants and the steps you take to ensure compliance.	This question assesses your practical experience with grant management.	Detail specific projects you've managed, how you ensured compliance, and any challenges faced.
How do you ensure effective communication with donors and internal teams during a project lifecycle?	This question determines your communication skills and stakeholder engagement ability.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a successful proposal you contributed to and what impact it had?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to manage competing priorities and deadlines in grant management?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to deal with a compliance issue. How did you handle it?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with budget management and financial tracking?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach building relationships with external partners and stakeholders?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your understanding of the humanitarian landscape and the role of donors?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.