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.

Job Overview/Summary:

To further enhance these response and recovery efforts, IRC is seeking an experienced Grants Management Professional to join our team as a Sr. Grants Officer. Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Sr. Grants Manager and Head of Grants and Partnership this role will work with departments including programs, finance, partnership, supply chain and field offices to ensure effective project cycle management especially for earthquake response grants; this includes but is not limited to managing internal and external reporting with programs and finance, providing high-quality, well-written and timely reports, that meet donor and IRC requirements. Support project teams in managing donor and IRC compliance and providing support in organizing budget vs actual and project cycle meetings (PCMs) to keep track of project progress and ensuring effective use of resources.

This position is only opened for Myanmar National candidates. 

Major Responsibilities: the responsibilities include: 

  • Work closely with Sector leads, grants, partnerships and finance team on all grants related tasks specifically focused on reporting and grants administration of UN awards.

  • Acquire and disseminate updated information regarding donor formats (proposals and reports) and other donor-related information.

  • Coordinate and draft high-quality donor and internal reports with support from sector leads and project teams.

  • Prepare and share compliance summary sheets or presentation with teams, explaining IRC and UN donor compliance according to grants agreements and policies.                 

  • Support Sr. Grants Manager in organization and follow-up of project review and budget vs actual meetings during implementation stage.

  • Ensure grants management tools are updated, able to generate reports for management review.

  • Organize and where required facilitate the Project Cycle Meetings

  • Manage archiving on grant files regularly on Box and OTIS and prepare them for any audit.

  • Managing communication and coordination between teams listed above for grants administration

  • Able to take on other duties as necessary and/or as requested.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to:  Sr. Manager (Grants)

Position directly supervises:  Not applicable at this stage.

What should you have?     

 

1. Education

  • Bachelors in English or Communications or Social studies

2. Work Experience

  • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience of UN grants management within NGO/INGO or in similar role.

3. Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

  • Specialist in MS Office, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

  • Knowledge of logical framework, program design, budgets highly desired.

  • Knowledge of donor rules and regulations for reporting desired (e.g., BPRM, USAID, ECHO, Sida)

  • Strong ability to work independently, coordinate work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work with minimum supervision, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail

  • Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.

4. Language Skills

  • Excellent spoken and written skills in English

Remark:

·       The application will be considered on a rolling basis throughout the vacancy opening period and IRC take the right to finalize the application process before the closure of vacancy announcement. 

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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