Job Details
Sector: Grants
Employment Category: Regular
Open to Expatriates: Not Applicable
Job Description
ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION:
IRC’s International Programs focus on various relief, rehabilitation, and development programs for refugees, internally displaced persons and those affected by conflict in different regions worldwide. Each region is managed by a regional team that oversees the region’s country programs, headed by a Regional Vice President (RVD) and Deputy RD (DRD), and supported by a Regional Grants Director (RGD). These programs focus on different sectors, including health; water and sanitation; children and youth protection and development; protection; gender-based violence protection; economic development; civil society development; community-driven reconstruction; and refugee camp management.
Background
The IRC’s East Africa region is one of the largest and most diverse regions, spanning seven countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, Yemen, and Zimbabwe) and with an annual portfolio over $145 million. Where additional support is required by the countries in the region, the Regional Grants and Business Development Coordinator will be deployed to assist in the development of proposals, donor reporting, and general grants management. The Regional Grants and Business Development Coordinator reports to the RGD and works closely with the regional Business Development and Program Support teams as well as country office staff. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya where the regional office is located, with frequent travel to country programs in the region.
Major Responsibilities
Proposal Development
Work closely with country programs to support proposal development processes and write proposals, either remotely or through in-country assignments
Facilitate design sessions with key country program, regional and HQ teams during dedicated deployments as needed
Liaise with Awards Management Unit’s global Business Development and Regional Program Support Teams to ensure proposals meet internal and donor standards
In coordination with the Awards Management Unit and East Africa Regional Leadership, track upcoming business development opportunities as needed
Where necessary and in coordination with RGD and SPDA, cultivate donor relationships at the regional level
Grants & Compliance
Work with country programs’ grants teams to ensure that high quality reports to donors are submitted on time, are coherent and accurate
Monitor and support the use of grants management tools such as monthly financial reports, procurement plans, and activity plans amongst program teams to ensure accurate tracking of implementation and timely alerts to potential challenges/obstacles
Assist country programs’ grants teams to coordinate with Awards Management Unit’s global post-award to ensure that reports are in accordance with donor and IRC internal requirements
Where support is required, act as focal point in facilitating donor report reviews and approvals by technical advisors and other relevant persons at HQ
Train and support country programs’ grants teams and program staff on donor compliance, report writing, project and budget monitoring, record keeping, and grants management.
Qualifications
Degree in international development/affairs, public administration, or related subject
At least seven years’ experience working with international non-governmental organizations in the area of program development, grants management, and/or project management; preferably in East Africa
Successful experience developing projects, writing proposals, and developing budgets for USG, United Nations, and European donors
Experience working on business development and grant management in an emergency, humanitarian setting
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
Enhanced interpersonal skills and ability to work in a diverse team setting
Ability and willingness to travel to remote areas (60% of the time)
Ability to prioritize high volumes of work to meet tight deadlines
Experience developing compelling external communications materials
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
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