Grants Manager Job Vacancy at International Rescue Commitee South Sudan

Job Title:Grants Manager, Juba Closing Date: Sunday, 20 May 2012 The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home. South Sudan, an independent nation since 9 July 2011, is emerging from decades of brutal civil war rooted in disputes over religion, ethnicity, resources, governance and self-determination. The security situation remains fragile and testing operational challenges abound. IRC has been in South Sudan since 1989 and currently operates in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Lakes, Unity, Jonglei, Central Equatoria and Eastern Equatoria states. SCOPE OF WORK: The Grants Manager provides day-to-day oversight of core donor reporting, information management and grants management capacity-building efforts. The Grants Manager also provides key support to the Grants Coordinator in the development of high quality funding proposals, programmatic and budgetary monitoring, compliance with donor and internal IRC rules and regulations and other key functions as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES: The grants manager shall: Lead day-to-day aspects of donor reporting processes to ensure the timely submission of high quality programmatic reports and coordinate with Grants Budget Officer to ensure timely submission of financial reports. Build grant management capacity of field staff by facilitating training, and providing one on one follow up support, in report writing, proposal development and other topics. Ensure quality information management through regular maintenance of grant files, reporting calendars, timely submission and updating of internal IRC documentation and other Grant Unit tools. Monitor and facilitate compliance of programs with donor and IRC requirements and raise issues affecting external/internal compliance to the Grants Coordinator Support the Grants Coordinator in the development and coordination of high quality proposals for submission to donors and lead the process as requested by the Grants Coordinator. Assist the Grants Coordinator in preparing, reviewing and documenting memoranda of understanding, contracts of grant agreements and external modifications to any partnership agreements as needed by the IRC Southern Sudan Country Program. Support the Grants Coordinator and Senior Management Team in preparation and follow-up of grants operations meetings. Support the Grants Coordinator in other key grants management, program development, monitoring and evaluation, communications and external relations activities as requested. REQUIREMENTS: Masters degree, preferably in public health or international relations; or relevant experience; At least 2 years of international work experience in relief or development programs; Prior grants management experience and familiarity with USG (USAID/OFDA/BPRM), European (ECHO, SV, Danida, Sida), DFID and UN (UNHCR) donor regulations, procedures and requirements; Familiarity with international standards for key program areas (health, protection, gender-based violence and livelihoods); Excellent written English skills and familiarity with budgeting using MS Excel; Excellent organizational skills and ability to determine priorities and meet multiple deadlines; Detail-oriented with good multi-tasking abilities and communication skills, both oral and written; and Able to work well both within a team and independently, in a challenging and fast-moving multicultural environment. How to apply: Please apply online: www.ircjobs.org or http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=7962