Grants Development Manager

Major Activities
Strategic and operational

• Develop programme/project proposals with a special focus on Livelihoods, Education, Peace Building and Protection with an ambition to seek medium to large multi-year funding opportunities for integrated sustainable programming.
• Be instrumental in developing strategic partnerships with INGOs, UN agencies, institutional donors, government bodies and other stakeholders.
• Play a key role on mentoring operations staff to deliver increasingly high-quality materials that support grant management, fundraising, and advocacy initiatives.
• Ensure that grant management activities are carried out in compliance with donor policies and procedures.
• Formulate/update grant manuals and policy documents related to programmes.
• Develop/update and implement a grants tracking system to ensure timely and accurate execution and monitoring of all grant agreements.
• Review grant documents and advise the senior management on donor compliances, policies, and procedures as relevant and required.
• Review and approve periodical reports and documentation in accordance with the agreement, terms and conditions.
• Work closely with the Technical Managers, finance and operational leads (CD/Area Managers) to ensure that quality programmes are developed and the budgets are prepared in line with the donor requirements and compliances.
• Perform other duties and assignments as required by the CDO and/or Senior Management.

People Management

• Day today management of 1-2 grants officer
• Work in close coordination with the reporting officer

Education & Experience

• Advanced degree in project management, grants and partnership management  and/or related field is required
• Experience in the Middle East region is strongly preferred.
• Flexibility to travel within the region as and when is required
• The ideal candidates will have a at least a 3-5 years of proven track record of securing funds and managing significant funding from a range of institutional donors such as DFID, USAID and EC through partnerships or directly.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, including a demonstrated effectiveness in communication with donors and other project stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with limited guidance.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic language is required
• Ability to work under pressure