Grants Manager

 Major Responsibilities Manages all aspects of the grants process, including the review and selection of recipients and the award process. Tailor existing IRD grants manual for local grantees and ensures that grants management policies, procedures, and practices are followed. Work with IRD staff and CSOs in developing a process for awarding community grants that is both easy to track and operates as efficiently as possible; maintain tracking system for all stages of proposal process, as well as for gathering require documentation per grant awarded Maintain grants database and oversees all financial and grant reporting activities and deliverables to ensure achievement of program results and compliance with donor and IRD policies and regulations Collect proposal submissions from the field and assemble a “grant file” for each consisting of a folder, evaluation sheet, and checklist compliant with IRD internal filing practices Establish process for evaluating grant proposals and schedule proposal review sessions with CSOs In collaboration with Finance Manager oversees all expenditures of grants funds in the country, prepares vouchers for expenditures, and ensures expenses are reasonable, allowable, and allocable to the project Other duties as required.   Requirements/Desired Skills: Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related work experience or a Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or relevant field with 2+ years of experience. Experience with international organizations or international NGOs desirable Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and be accountable for results in a fast-paced, fluid and challenging work environment. Responsive to changing demands with strong leadership skills and a strong initiative Ability to multitask and work well under pressure. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. Fluency in Arabic and English