IRC Grants Manager Jobs 2024 – Uganda NGO Jobs

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IRC Grants Manager Jobs 2024 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

IRC Uganda looking for “Grants Manager”.

Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree may apply on or before March 13, 2024.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 as the International Relief Association, at the request of Albert Einstein, and changing its name in 1942 after amalgamating with the similar Emergency Rescue Committee, the IRC provides emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution, or natural disaster.

The IRC has published a job vacancy announcement on February 29, 2024 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Grants Manager to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

IRC Job Vacancy 2024

Grant Management

Oversee grant and amendment management using tools like Integra and OTIS for precise opportunity tracking and program adjustments.
Collaborate with the Partnerships team to plan, implement, monitor, and close-out partnerships.
Monitor grants results and spending, addressing concerns swiftly.
Coordinate project cycle meetings, distribute preparatory guidance, monitor required actions, and ensure follow-up on actions.
Oversee internal planning tool development, including M&E and budget plans.
Handle reporting deadlines, consolidate reports to meet donor standards, and ensure document quality.
Distribute reporting schedules and templates in advance to finance, programs, M&E, and regional teams.
Coordinate with HQ for grant implementation, amendments, and compliance with IRC and donor regulations, acting as a liaison and providing technical guidance.
Maintain OTIS submissions and ensure compliant management of partnerships by the Partnerships team.
Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the Grants Coordinator and Senior Management Team.

Reporting:

Support the timely coordination, writing, revision, and dissemination of high-quality reports to donors, including partner reports.
Work with communications and M&E staff to collect lessons learned from IRC work and draft case studies from programs.

Coordination and Communication:

Review donor materials thoroughly with HQ, ensuring compliance and alignment with IRC branding in partnership with Communications & Advocacy.
Inform staff of award changes and coordinate donor, technical, and partner meetings for project transitions and monitoring.
Keep staff informed about donor communications and regulatory changes.
Maintain constructive relations with donors, attending meetings and addressing compliance inquiries.
Develop and disseminate program communications externally.

Qualification & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting, business, international affairs, development, international political economy, or another relevant subject.
3-4 years working in grants management and proposal/ business development/ humanitarian program design.
Knowledge of Donor compliance regulations (PRM, ECHO, FCDO, private foundations, etc.).
Proven previous successful experience in project management, budget management, and report development.
Good communicator with strong organizational, time management and analytical skills.
Fluency in English, spoken and written.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to follow procedures but also uses initiative, meet deadlines, and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and circumstances.
Ability to juggle competing priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure in an insecure environment.
Aptitude to adapt to a different context regarding security, culture, climate or health issues.
Willingness to travel.
Commitment to women’s rights and IRC’s vision, mission and values, including sensitivity to cultural settings.