The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
The IRC is implementing programs in the West Bank and Gaza working closely with partners and implementing directly in health, protection, WASH, early childhood development, and cash programming to meet the most critical humanitarian needs.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Grants Coordinator is responsible for the timely and effective management of a multi-donor grant portfolio. This position manages all functions of the grants unit at IRC oPt, inclusive of proposal development, reporting, donor compliance, and other administration.
The Grants Coordinator reports to the Deputy Director for Programs (DDP) The position will work closely with the MEAL Coordinator, Partnerships Coordinator, finance department, and program sector leads.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Proposal Development
In collaboration with the DDP and HQ colleagues, proactively identify new funding opportunities by monitoring and analyzing donor strategies and funding trends.
Support the DDP and program sector leads in the development of new program design.
Prepare for and lead Go/No Go meetings for funding opportunities as required.
Assist in ensuring that Go/No Go discussions and program design are consistent with the SAP partnership ambition and program approach.
In coordination with the Partnerships Coordinator, proactively engage partners in program development efforts.
Ensure robust and effective representation and resourcing of IRC’s partnership strategy, approach and management in donor proposals and reports.
Oversee the development of all concept notes and proposals, acting as or delegating responsibility for lead writer or editor. Develop efficient process management tools for proposal development.
Outline and communicate clear roles and responsibilities and timelines for each department. Facilitate effective cross-departmental coordination.
Thoroughly review all proposal documents to ensure coherence throughout narratives, logframes, and budgets.
Act as focal point with HQ during proposal review, editing, and submission.
Ensure all proposal outputs are accurate, complete, of high quality, and submitted on time.
Grants Management
Act as focal point for communications with HQ on all grants administration functions.
Review donor agreements and coordinate their review and signature with relevant HQ offices. Coordinate the approval of pre-award spending as required.
Coordinate with the Partnership Lead to obtain any necessary donor approvals relating to partnerships.
Lead and/or support all project revisions, amendments, and budget realignments.
In close coordination with Finance team, facilitate BvAs to bring teams together to ensure sound financial management
Serve as the country program expert on the facilitation of Project Cycle Meetings (PCM), including project design, opening, implementation, closing, and learning meetings.
Actively promote full partner participation in program delivery in the context of PCM.
Maintain and disseminate a regularly updated grants tracker.
Ensure all departmental communication with IRC colleagues and donors is constructive, clear, and organized.
Maintain a well-organized and comprehensive information management and grants filing system.
Ensure IRC’s internal Opportunity Tracking…