About this Grants Manager role at International Rescue Committee
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping people to survive, recover, and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC is now at work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, restoring safety, dignity, and hope to millions who are uprooted by conflict or disaster. IRC South Sudan has operated since 1989 and currently runs programming across 10 offices in 5 states and one Administrative Area, delivering multi-sectoral humanitarian and development assistance in one of the world's most fragile operating environments. South Sudan, independent since 9 July 2011, continues to face significant conflict-related displacement, and IRC's Grants and Partnership Unit plays a central role in mobilizing and stewarding the resources that sustain this response.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Grants Manager provides day-to-day oversight of several projects within a specific portfolio. They serve as the focal point for proposal development, donor reporting, information management, and grants management capacity-building within their portfolio, and provide key support to the Grants Coordinator on programmatic and budgetary monitoring, and compliance with donor and internal IRC rules and regulations.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support and/or lead development of high-quality funding proposals for submission to donors, in coordination with Program Coordinators and the Budget Manager, as directed by the Senior Grants Manager and Grants Coordinator.
- Lead day-to-day donor reporting processes to ensure timely submission of high-quality programmatic reports, coordinating with Finance on timely budget modifications and financial reports.
- Maintain quality information management through regular upkeep of grant files, compliance sheets, and internal Grants Unit documentation, including preparing files for internal and external audits.
- Monitor and facilitate program compliance with donor and IRC requirements, escalating compliance issues to the Senior Grants Manager and Grants Coordinator.
- Support preparation, review, and modification of MOUs and grant agreement contracts as needed by the Country Program.
- Represent the Grants Unit in grants operations meetings, co-leading meetings at Juba and/or field level per IRC's Partner and Project Cycle Management (PCM) tools and guidelines.
- Build grant management capacity of field staff through training and one-on-one support in report writing, proposal development, and related topics.
- Support other grants management, program development, MEAL, communications, and external relations activities as needed.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports to: Grants Coordinator
- Works closely with: Program Coordinators, Budget/Finance Manager, MEAL team, and Country Program field staff
- External: Institutional donors and implementing partners within the portfolio.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 4 years' experience in humanitarian or development programs, including a significant role in leading funding proposal submissions to institutional donors.
- Grants’ management experience and familiarity with US government funding, European (FCDO, ECHO, INTPA, SIDA, Irish Aid, GIZ, GFFO, BMZ), and UN (UNHCR, UNFPA, UNICEF, OCHA, WFP, UN Women) donor regulations and requirements.
- Familiarity with international standards for key program areas (Sphere standards, health, protection, GBV, and livelihoods).
- Excellent written English and proficiency in budgeting using MS Excel.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.
- Detail-oriented, with strong multi-tasking and communication skills (oral and written).
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team in a challenging, fast-moving, multicultural environment.
DESIRABLE
First degree, preferably in international relations, international development, or a related field.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Standards of Professional Conduct:
IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct: Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Gender Equality:
IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions and offers benefits that support women's participation in our workforce, including parental leave and gender-sensitive security protocols.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit, without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
