Grants Officer - Internal Recruitment

Contract

This is a DRC - Expatriate or National contract. More about DRC - Expatriate or National contracts.

This is a DRC - Expatriate contract. More about DRC - Expatriate contracts.

Overall purpose of the role:

Work with programme staff to develop high-quality and timely reports for donors and other country- and HQ-level communications. Support the Grants Manager in the initiatives to expand the portfolios, including contributions to proposal development and program design.

Responsibilities:

• Manage reporting workflows and processes between program teams, senior leadership, and HQ to ensure the timely and quality development and review of reports.
• Develop and prepare high-quality, timely reports for donors, partners, and government on program progress, ensuring all donor reporting requirements are met and strategically positioned to demonstrate DRCs leadership in programming in the country context.
• Support the Grants Manager in providing timely, thorough responses to information requests from internal and external sources.
• 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 program M&E staff to ensure credible, best-practice monitoring and reporting of program activities.
• Ensure developed and design of exceptional communication materials, including reports, activity plans, and information updates.
• Serve as main gatekeeper of high-quality reporting and communication activities for all portfolios, drafting original content and providing strategic guidance on positioning and messaging of all reporting and communications materials.
• Edit and finalize reports and communications materials
• Support the Grants Manager in overseeing proposal development processes, including drafting and producing high quality concept notes and proposals.
• Support the Grants Manager and Head of Programmes with the development of strategy and/or drafting of position papers, thought leadership pieces, and other related initiatives leveraging evidence from programs
• Increase visibility and ensure leadership positioning through developing strategic communication materials, such as sector profiles, impact reports, program briefings, leadership and positioning pieces, and other relevant pieces.
• Correctly use DRC Dynamics functionalities in area of concern

About you

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s 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 act in line with our vision and values.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 2 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.

Language

• Advanced French proficiency
• Fluency in English

Conditions

Contract: 6 Months Contract with the possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment Non-Management Band H.

Availability: 1st July 2022.

Duty station: Goma, DR Congo

Reporting Line: Head of Programmes

Providing equal opportunities 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.

Promoting high standards : 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

Application and CV

Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.

DRC only accepts applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies.

Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 25th June 2022