Background
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an international non-governmental organisation of Norwegian origin, present in more than 25 countries worldwide. NRC has been working in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 2001. Its programmes focus on the sectors of Education, Rapid Response to Population Movements (RRMP), Protection from Violence (PfV), Shelter, Wash, Livelihood and Food Security, and Information, Counselling, and Legal Assistance (ICLA) in favour of populations forced to move.
Overview of the role
The Grants Manager will contribute to achieving quality programming by leading effective grants management processes across DR Congo operations. The Grants Manager is responsible for supporting budget holders to ensure donor compliance across the project portfolio, to lead on the development of high-quality and timely donor reports and other external products and to lead on project revision processes and support on grant agreement negotiations. The Grants Manager will support the fundraising strategy and responsible growth of the grants portfolio by providing insight on funding trends, leading on proposal development processes and supporting donor engagement as delegated by the Head of Programme. The Grants Manager will be responsible for the completion of key mandatory activities under NRC’s Project Cycle Management (PCM) framework and will contribute to supporting a culture of accountability and high performance.
What you will do:
Strategic Fundraising & Donor Engagement. In collaboration with the Programme Unit, lead the development of NRC’s fundraising strategy. This includes the mapping of donor policy and priorities and their alignment with NRC’s programmatic and advocacy goals. The Grant Manager will play a key role in maintaining strong donor relationships with strategic funding partners, as delegated by the Head of Programmes.Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the role
What you will bring:
Four (04) years of relevant experience in donor relations and grants management within a relevant context (e.g., with institutional humanitarian and development donors) Experience working in complex environments and with displacement-affected people. Good understanding of donor rules and regulations Knowledge of institutional donors’ rules, regulations, priorities, and compliance requirements - NMFA, Sida, DFID, ECHO, FCDO, BHA… etc Proven skills and experience in report and proposal development and working with multiple donors. Good personal organisational skills, team management, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Willingness to travel to area offices and work in difficult environments according to travel requirements. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English &French.Contex-Related Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Good communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational and team working skills. Good cultural awareness and sensitivity. Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision. Able to demonstrate experience of writing high-quality reports and proposals. Able to demonstrate ability to solve complex problems. Able to demonstrate experience in contributing to positive organisational change. Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector. Good ICT skills, particularly in Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel.What we offer:
Duty station: Goma (non-family duty station) Contract: 12-month contract (possible extension, dependent on performance & funding) Travel: up to 30% Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s scale with accompanying terms and conditions NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability. We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.Send in your application by 2/12/2024.
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Important information about the application process:
To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email, or click on Opportunity MarketPlace. When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education. Submit your application and CV in English or French, ensuring to attach your latest CV. Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered. We receive many applications for each vacant position, as a result only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. If you have any questions about this role, please email cwa.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts. join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility. be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people. At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to: • treat everyone with respect and dignity • contribute to building a safe environment for all • never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH) • always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH