Grants Coordinator

Role and responsibilities
As a member of the Grants Unit, the Grants Coordinator will contribute to achieving quality programming by closely supporting the Grants Manager in ensuring effective grants management including, internal and donor compliance requirements, timely and quality proposal development as well as reporting, and acting as the focal point for the key mandatory activities under NRC’s Project Cycle Management (PCM). S/he ensures NRC programme/support teams are informed of relevant donor compliance regulations and NRC procedures, manages donor and other external reporting, and coordinates grant revisions. The Grants Coordinator also supports Project Managers and Core Competency Specialists in the development of proposals and reporting in line with the grant process flowchart.
Competencies
Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:
a. Professional competencies
Generic professional competencies for this position:
At least 3 years’ of relevant experience in a related field;
Experience of donor relations and grants management (e.g. with institutional humanitarian and development donors);
Experience working in complex environments and with displaced populations;
Good understanding of donor rules and regulations;
Proven skills and experience in report and proposal development and working with multiple donors;
Good personal organisational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure;
Staff capacity-building experience;
Context 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;
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector;
Above average computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Windows Word and Excel;
Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, holds the team accountable to deliver on their responsibilities.
2. Behavioural competencies (max 6)
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies and the following are essential for this position:
Planning and delivering results
Working with people
Communicating with impact and respect
Analysing
Influencing
Handling insecure environments
Performance Management
The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:
The Job Description
The individual Work- and Professional Development Plan

Work arrangement
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