Ukraine Job Openings
Dansk Flygtningehjælp
Grants Management Manager
CONTRACT
September 30, 2024
DepartmentUkraine
WorkplaceKyiv
Contract TypeExpatriate or national contract
Posted30 Sep 2024
Expires13 Oct 2024
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations.
DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 800 staff in Ukraine and will continue significant scale-up in 2024 to implement emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.
DRC is currently looking for a highly qualified Grants Management Manager to oversee the grants department and manage a portfolio exceeding 80 million USD in 2024. The manager will lead the grants team, ensure effective grant management systems for all grants and partners, and support standardized, efficient processes. Additionally, they will work with the Head of Programme to ensure the timely production of high-quality reports, concept notes, and proposals.
Your main responsibilities will be:
To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 5 years' experience in proposal, project, or programme development, reporting, or grants management in an INGO and at least 3 years' experience with people management. Moreover, we also expect the following:
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 13th of October 2024, CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, we encouage qualified candidates to apply as soon as possible
DRC is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 800 staff in Ukraine and will continue significant scale-up in 2024 to implement emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.
DRC is currently looking for a highly qualified Grants Management Manager to oversee the grants department and manage a portfolio exceeding 80 million USD in 2024. The manager will lead the grants team, ensure effective grant management systems for all grants and partners, and support standardized, efficient processes. Additionally, they will work with the Head of Programme to ensure the timely production of high-quality reports, concept notes, and proposals.
Your main responsibilities will be:
Proposal development
Grants management
Capacity development
Fundraising and donor liaison:
DRC Dynamics ERP System
About you
- In coordination with the Head of Programme, lead proposal development processes; coordinate, collect, draft, and/or edit contributions and compile inputs from programme staff, technical advisors, HQ and/or the regional office, and partners in line with DRC’s Ukraine’s country strategy. Collaborate with the partnership manager in proposal writing processes including local implementing partners as sub-grantees
Grants management
- Organise and lead grants meetings such as project kick-offs and close-out meetings in according to DRC PCM guidelines.
- Provide guidance on and ensure compliance with donor and DRC rules, regulations, and guidelines and raise issues affecting external/ internal compliance
- Ensure quality information management related to grants (including managing the DRC Grants Management System (GMS) and in-country documentation and trackers)
- Ensure quality and timely submission of donor narrative and financial reports
- Lead application process and ensure compliance regarding (no-)cost extensions, amendments, top ups, reallocations
- Liaise with external key donors relating to specific grant programmatic issues
- Maintain and update the donor database to identify new donors and funding opportunities in line with the strategic priorities of DRC Country and Regional Office
Capacity development
- Provide technical guidance and deliver trainings on DRC and donor guidelines and proposal development and reporting to field offices.
Fundraising and donor liaison:
- Support the development of DRC's fundraising strategies in cooperation with the Head of Programme
- Support fundraising efforts in coordination with the country director and Ho P, including undertaking donor mapping and providing briefings to in-country donor representatives
- Liaise with donor representatives and coordinate donor visits to programme sites, in support to the CD and the Ho P
DRC Dynamics ERP System
- Ensure DRC Dynamics is used to its full capacity
- Ensure proper application of ERP grants and projects processes in the country
- Apply reports and data analytics from ERP system to improve performance in the country
- Ensure that Country ERP support is in place (i.e. super users)
To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 5 years' experience in proposal, project, or programme development, reporting, or grants management in an INGO and at least 3 years' experience with people management. Moreover, we also expect the following:
- Master's degree in international relations, humanitarian or development studies, business administration, or another relevant field
- Excellent knowledge of donor rules, regulations, and procedures including but not limited to US and European donors, EU funding mechanisms, and UN agencies.
- Proven experience in successfully applying for institutional donor funding
- Previous proven experience in programmes implemented through local partners or in remote management
- Proven experience in capacity building and training of national staff and local partners
- Ability to design, develop and implement processes
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft office
- Full professional proficiency in English
- Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
- Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
- Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
- Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
- Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
- Contract length: 12 months, with a 3-month probation period
- Band: F management
- Designation of Duty Station: Kyiv
- Start date: December 2024
- Salary and conditions are in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment.
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 13th of October 2024, CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, we encouage qualified candidates to apply as soon as possible
DRC is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
DRC as an employer
Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 40 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:
- Professionalism, impact & expertise
- Humanitarian approach & the work we do
- Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
- Culture, values & strong leadership
- Fair compensation & continuous development
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.
New Job Alerts
Інтерньюз-Україна
Senior Strategic Lead on Parliamentary Reform for the USAID/ RADA Next Generation (RANG) Activity
November 19, 2024
View Job Description
Mercy Corps
Monitoring & Results Measurement (MRM) Manager FCDO Ukraine - Nexus Durable Solutions Initiative
November 19, 2024
View Job Description
Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine
Менеджер з обслуговування приватних клієнтів (ст. м Печерська)
FULL TIME
November 19, 2024
View Job Description
Materialise
Senior Software Development Engineer С++
FULL TIME
November 19, 2024
View Job Description
Edvantis
Senior Full-Stack Engineer (Angular/Vue.js/Node.js)
FULL TIME
November 19, 2024
View Job Description
Looking for similar job?
International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)
Фахівець/чиня з грантових питань (Subaward/Grants Officer) до IFES
FULL TIME
October 14, 2024
View Job Description
Center for Civilians in Conflict
Grants Assistant (Ukrainian Nationals Only)
FULL TIME
October 16, 2024
View Job DescriptionКімонікс Інтернешнл Інк. Програма USAID з аграрного і сільського розвитку (АГРО)
SIF (Grants) Manager at USAID Agriculture Growing Rural Opportunities Activity in Ukraine (AGRO)
FULL TIME
September 24, 2024
View Job DescriptionDAI Global LLC, USAID Investment for Business Resilience
Grants Manager at DAI Global LLC
FULL TIME
October 8, 2024
View Job DescriptionDAI Global LLC, USAID Investment for Business Resilience
Grants Officer at DAI Global LLC
FULL TIME
October 8, 2024
View Job DescriptionSee What’s New: Dansk Flygtningehjælp Job Opportunities
Dansk Flygtningehjælp
Safeguarding and Code of Conduct Manager
CONTRACT
November 19, 2024
View Job Description
Dansk Flygtningehjælp
Shelter and Settlement Officer
CONTRACT
November 19, 2024
View Job Description
Dansk Flygtningehjælp
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Operations Manager (re-…
CONTRACT
November 19, 2024
View Job Description
Dansk Flygtningehjælp
Information Management Specialist (Full Stack Developer (TypeScript/React))
CONTRACT
November 19, 2024
View Job Description
New Job Alerts
Інтерньюз-Україна
Senior Strategic Lead on Parliamentary Reform for the USAID/ RADA Next Generation (RANG) Activity
November 19, 2024
View Job Description
Mercy Corps
Monitoring & Results Measurement (MRM) Manager FCDO Ukraine - Nexus Durable Solutions Initiative
November 19, 2024
View Job Description
Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine
Менеджер з обслуговування приватних клієнтів (ст. м Печерська)
FULL TIME
November 19, 2024
View Job Description
Materialise
Senior Software Development Engineer С++
FULL TIME
November 19, 2024
View Job Description
Edvantis
Senior Full-Stack Engineer (Angular/Vue.js/Node.js)
FULL TIME
November 19, 2024
View Job Description