Senior Grants Manager (f/m/d)

Common Goal; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

30 vacation days plus additional time off

Yearly volunteering allowance

Visa & relocation support

Monthly public transport passes

Gym allowance or home-office equipment

Zusammenfassung

Common Goal is seeking a Senior Grants Manager to oversee grant processes and enhance program coordination. This vital role involves managing the funding cycle and collaborating across teams to facilitate impactful projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in grant management and excellent project management skills.

Qualifikationen

• 5 years of experience in grant management or related fields.
• Strong project management skills and experience with technology solutions.
• Fluency in English (C2 level); Spanish is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Oversee grant management processes and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Manage the funding cycle and evaluate applications.
• Coordinate communication with community members and ensure compliance.

Kenntnisse

Grant management

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or higher

Jobbeschreibung

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Common Goal is a global NGO that activates the power of football to bring people together and deliver positive society-wide change.

As a football-focused network we work to connect the cultural and financial influence of the football industry with local organisations all around the world dismantling inequality and building an even playing field for all.

Through a network of 200+ community organizations across 100 countries, and engaging over 2 million young people annually, we work to enable lasting social change with a focus on Gender Equality, Climate Action and Inclusion.

About the role

As our Senior Grants Manager, you will play a vital role in overseeing the grant management processes at Common Goal, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives. This includes managing the funding cycle that distributes the 1% contributions from our members, as well as additional grant initiatives in collaboration with external partners. Your responsibilities will encompass preparing calls for proposals, evaluating applications, managing contracts, overseeing projects, and impact reporting.

In this cross-functional position, you will be an integral part of the Community team, collaborating closely with our Impact, Partnerships, and Finance & Admin teams. We seek a candidate who not only possesses strong communication and coordination skills but also shares our enthusiasm for enhancing grant management and program coordination processes. You will be tasked with establishing standards and guidelines while leveraging innovative technology solutions. A very high attention to detail and proven experience in grant management are crucial for the success of the position.

Preferably this position will be based in our HQ’s in Berlin but we are also open to employment within Spain and the UK.

• Coordinate the distribution of funds to Common Goal Community member organisations via the 1% funding stream, including the necessary contracting and financial transfer processes in coordination with our partners Transnational Giving Network
• Utilise intelligence gathered from our Community to define and manage topic specific call for proposal processes for Common Goal or in collaboration with partners within and beyond the football industry
• Monitor funded organisations to ensure compliance with grant guidelines and oversee the financial administration and reporting processes, including defining reporting timelines and templates, reviewing financial reports received, and coordinating impact reporting
• Manage communications with Common Goal Community members and partner organisations to ensure transparent information sharing
• Activate technology and improve processes to increase the efficiency of our grant management
• Coordinate and train external experts for the implementation of call for proposal processes, specifically for evaluation and reporting processes

Your profile

• 5 years of experience in grant management – You have in depth experience in grants management or similar relevant areas in an international context
• Strong project management – You are skilled in project management and coordination and have hands-on experience with technology solutions around grant management
• Builder mindset – You bring systems lo life while enjoying the creative process and have a drive for process improvement and automation
• Detail oriented but comfortable with ambiguity – You bring structure, a analytical mindset and an eye for detail without waiting for perfect clarity
• Collaboration first – You build trust across functions, geographies and partners by showing strong communication skills and ethical standards
• Accountability – You happily own your work, outcomes, and collective processes
• Language skills - You are fluent in English (minimum C2 level). Fluency in additional languages, particularly Spanish, is an advantage.

Our offer

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements and an inspiring and centrally located office in Berlin
• 30 vacation days plus the 24th and 31st of December off and other great features to enable an optimal balance between work and personal life
• A yearly 1-day allowance to spend on volunteering work during working time
• Benefits for all employees such as visa & relocation support, monthly public transport passes, a gym allowance or home-office equipment
• Be a part of helping channel the joy of football into tangible and positive change in the world and join an impact-driven and innovative team united by a passion for football for good.
• Last but not least, join an international team of 18 nationalities, speaking more than 12 languages

How to apply

Kick things off by submitting your CV via our online application form. We strive to provide a inclusive and fair recruitment process for all and therefore ask you not to submit a picture of yourself with your application. Your application will be screened against the position-specific criteria. The first step in the recruitment process will then be a first interview, followed by a presentation and a potential final call.

Common Goal is an equal opportunities employer and strongly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified and experienced people!

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