Senior Grants Manager for Democracy Support (Brussels)

European Endowment for Democracy; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 89 000 - 98 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Meal vouchers

Transport allowance

13th salary

Holiday allowance

Parental leave

Weekly telework

Training budget

Résumé du poste

European Endowment for Democracy is seeking an experienced Grants Manager in Brussels to lead financial and contractual management of grant portfolios, ensuring donor compliance and sound grants administration.

The role requires a senior background in grant-making, multi‑year management, and strong English plus knowledge of Arabic, Turkish or Farsi. You will manage staff and contribute to donor reporting and proposals.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics, international affairs, political or social science, law, international development or related field, or a Bachelor’s degree with additional relevant experience.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience, including 5 years in a managerial role within civil society-related projects or programmes.
• Strong track record in grant-making and financial/contractual management of grants.
• Experience with democracy-support donors in government, international organisations or civil society.
• Excellent knowledge of grant-making, donor compliance and financial procedures.
• Excellent English and working knowledge of Arabic, Turkish or Farsi.
• Strong Excel and digital skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead grants management across a diverse portfolio of support to civil society and pro-democracy actors.
• Review budgets, financial reports, and documentation to ensure donor compliance.
• Oversee grant contracts, amendments, payments and internal approvals.
• Advise staff and grantees on donor requirements, budgets and procedures.
• Provide strategic guidance on grants and funds management.
• Manage a team of staff and consultants.
• Prepare financial components of funding proposals and donor reports.
• Support donor grants management, including expenditure monitoring and reporting.
• Contribute to negotiations and reviews of donor agreements.
• Maintain grants data and records across management systems.
• Support monitoring, evaluation and knowledge management.

Connaissances

Grant management

Budget analysis

Team management

Donor compliance

English

Arabic

Turkish

Farsi

Excel

Formation

Master’s degree or Bachelor + experience

Outils

Excel

Description du poste

European Endowment for Democracy is seeking an experienced Grants Manager in Brussels to lead financial and contractual management of grant portfolios, ensuring donor compliance and sound grants administration.

The role requires a senior background in grant-making, multi‑year management, and strong English plus knowledge of Arabic, Turkish or Farsi. You will manage staff and contribute to donor reporting and proposals.