Grant Partnership Coordinator

Act as a focal point between RI and external partners for aspects of grant management. Coordinate closely with RI technical focal points on implementation of sector-based interventions of partners, maximizing quality of intervention. Support partners in designing and implementing programs. Engage partners in new initiatives, ensuring their responsiveness to needs and requirements within the scope of donor possibilities. Oversee the implementation of program and operational activities of partners, ensuring that the CSOs' projects are on track and pursuing troubleshooting as necessary. Drafting sub agreements and amendments with CSOs in accordance with RI and donor regulations under the guidance of the Program Director. Ensure that partnership projects and reports are delivered in alignment with RI standard operating procedures (SOPs). Participate in key external stakeholder coordination meetings when necessary to foster long-term collaboration and engagement. Ensure partners understand donors’ requirements for each specific award through training and coaching. Ensure day-to-day mentorship of CSO partners, and meeting regularly with each based on an agreed upon schedule.  Identify areas where capacity building support is needed within partner CSOs, and seek to resource the needed support through innovative approaches. Coordinate with other organizations as necessary to ensure standardization of partnership procedures where applicable. Update and refine reporting and technical support tools to facilitate the work of CSO partners, while meeting RI and donor regulations.  Ensure that the reporting guidelines, formats, and deadlines for each project and donor is communicated clearly. Contribute to Weekly and Quarterly Reporting as requested. Develop and maintain strong working relations with new and existing partners. Contribute to program development initiatives for RI as requested.Participate in RI's internal task forces led by the global and/or regional teams as requested. Other tasks as requested.