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May 29, 2023

Grants Management Coordinator at Danish Refugee Council


The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world.


Overall purpose of the role: 


This role has a country focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the country. The role contributes to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing country activities. Specifically related to grants management

•    Ensure compliance with donor and internal DRC rules and regulations, donor reporting, information/tranche management, and grants management

•    Responsible for ensuring project files are up to date

•    Provide continuous support and guidance to project cycle management


Responsibilities:


R1. Grants Management:



  • Oversee and refine grants and contract management systems and processes

  • Update, streamline, and disseminate grants management tools and resources

  • Develop and maintain up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of donor and government policies and support implementing teams to ensure full compliance

  • Draft, review and provide support in the negotiation of project agreements, including sub-agreements, teaming agreements and memoranda of understanding

  • Lead contract revision as needed

  • Serve as key focal point for communication efforts with internal and external stakeholders, along with the HoP and PDQ Manager

  • Lead donor reporting processes by coordinating, compiling, editing and providing feedback to ensure the development of high-quality narratives and timely submissions. Keep a regular update of DRC’s reporting timelines and share with teams.

  • Maintain and update DRC’s online Grants Management System platforms and trackers

  • Along with PMs, ensure project files are kept up to date


R2. Project Cycle Management:



  • Organize and facilitate grants kickoff, review, and closing meetings with all DRC business areas

  • Serve as key focal point for ensuring that project teams meet standards for project cycle management, including supporting with trainings and capacity support

  • With the Head of Programme, lead monthly program review meetings to proactively review any challenges or delays in project target or spend

  • Keep the Head of Programme informed of any projected inabilities to meet contractual obligations, report submission and spend rates/significant budget variances. Be able to actively mitigate risks through proposing remedial solutions.

  • Serve as project coordinator for specific grants or contracts, as needed


R3. External relations:



  • Prepare necessary documentation, such as reports, presentations and organizational documentation, to share with DRC stakeholders, including briefings for DRC staff and external entities requesting information on DRC’s programmes

  • Serve as the primary focal point for donors and partners on all grants related issues


Requirements


Experience and technical competencies:



  • Minimum 3-5 years of relevant work experience with an NGO

  • Experience in writing high quality proposals for large donors, such as EU, ECHO, BHA, Scandinavian donors, UNHCR, and other UN agencies

  • Knowledge of donor rules and regulations

  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize large workloads, to consistently meet deadlines and adapt in a complex and challenging work environment

  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and in teams


Education:



  • Degree (Master’s degree) in political science, international development, economics or other relevant field


Languages: 



  • English fluent

  • Swahili fluent


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