Grants Manager

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships. 1.       Role and responsibilities The purpose of the Grants Manager position is to provide essential grant management support to the Head of Programme in delivering quality programmes in line with the NRC Country Strategy and Plan of Action. Generic responsibilities Lead the process to develop concept notes and donor proposals, and participate in writing them in close cooperation with relevant departments in NRC Lebanon. Lead the process of compiling reports (donors and internal reports) in close collaboration with CC Specialists, Programme and M&E teams, and Finance to ensure accurate, transparent and timely delivery of narrative and financial documents. Accountable for the quality of proposals and reports submitted to regional office and donors. Develop and maintain overview of all grants, donor requirements, rules and regulations, and internal and external deadlines, including filing of grant documents (using the grants database - forthcoming) Be updated on donor priorities and track and share relevant calls for proposals. Document, analyse, and share learning from proposal and reporting processes, and compliance with donor rules and regulations. Responsible to continuously improve internal grant management systems and processes. Support external donor audits. Represent with relevant partners and donors as delegated. Specific responsibilities Create an evaluation tool to benchmark the quality of proposals and reports, guide future processes, and identify areas for improvement. Create tools to simplify the processes of proposals and reporting. Write generic concept notes, briefing notes and programme factsheets to be used in donor meetings and visits. Deliver Project Cycle Management (PCM) trainings and support the use of the NRC PCM framework as delegated by the Head of Programme. Provide an internal help-desk on donor related issues and deliver trainings on donor rules and regulations, as well as proposal and report writing. Create a template for internal monthly/quarterly reporting by the Project Management Unit to other units within NRC Lebanon. Critical interfaces By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are: •   Area Managers Project Managers Core Competence Specialists M&E Manager Support Managers Programme Adviser at Regional Office Donors Support Unit  at HQ The position is subject to NRC’s overall objectives as they are expressed in the current strategy documents, action plans, and budgets. Deviations from the above must be reported on a regular basis. The job description is subject to the employer’s directives and may be changed at any time after discussion with the employee. 2.      Competencies and Qualities Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories: a. Professional competencies Between 3-5 years of relevant experience in programme development, management, fundraising in the humanitarian sector Experience from working with humanitarian and development donors Good understanding of donor rules and regulations Skills and experience in report and proposal writing Strong communication, coordination and interpersonal skills Ability to mediate in high-stress scenarios with competing interest Excellent written and oral communication skills in English Above average computer skills Proficient in the use of Word and Excel b. Behavioural competencies These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies and the following are essential for this position: Planning and delivering results Managing resources to optimize results Influencing Ability to work under pressure and with limited supervision Culturally sensitive and coping with a changing environment 3.      Performance Management The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews: The Job Description The individual Work- and Professional Development Plan The Competency Framework