Grants Closure Consultant (Remote)

GNP Plus; Amsterdam; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grants management organization in Amsterdam is seeking a Grants Closure Consultant to oversee a portfolio of over 20 subgrantees. This role demands strong financial acumen and excellent communication skills to ensure compliance with project requirements and the submission of high-quality reports. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact through effective management of grant processes and relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in grants management, preferably managing a high volume of subgrantees.
• Significant experience with subgrant closeout processes and compliance with financial and programmatic requirements.
• Strong financial acumen and excellent communication skills are essential.
• Ability to produce donor reports and ensure compliance with donor guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and logistical assistance to subgrantees for successful project implementation.
• Monitor subgrantees' progress and address any roadblocks.
• Lead the subgrant closeout process ensuring all obligations are met.
• Ensure accurate and timely finance and program reports from subgrantees.
• Compile and synthesize data for donor reports.
• Collaborate with Finance to collect and consolidate data for donor reports and liaise between subgrantees, Finance, and Program leadership.

Skills

Financial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Development, or a related field

Master's degree

Job description

Position Summary

The Grants Closure Consultant is a highly organized, meticulous, and experienced to manage a portfolio of over 20 subgrantees. The Grants Closure Consultant will be the primary point of contact for our sub-grantees, ensuring the smooth execution of their projects, compliance with financial and programmatic requirements, and the production of high-quality donor and impact reports.

This role requires strong financial acumen, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to achieving impactful results through our partners.

1. Subgrantee Implementation Support and Closeout

• Provide technical and logistical assistance to subgrantees to ensure the successful and timely finalization of project implementation activities.
• Monitor subgrantees' progress against approved work plans, identifying potential roadblocks and proactively collaborating with partners to develop effective solutions.
• Lead the subgrant closeout process, ensuring all contractual obligations are met, final reports are submitted, and all documentation is archived in compliance with organizational and donor requirements.

2. Financial and Programmatic Reporting Compliance

• Ensure subgrantees provide accurate, timely, and complete finance and program reports in accordance with subgrant agreements and donor guidelines.
• Review and verify subgrantees' financial documentation, working closely with them to reconcile expenditures and address any discrepancies.
• Conduct virtual check-ins to verify reported activities and expenditures, and support on reporting standards as needed.

3. Donor Reporting and Data Collection

• Work collaboratively with the Finance Department to efficiently collect and consolidate all relevant financial and programmatic data from the portfolio of subgrantees.
• Compile, analyze, and synthesize this collected data to produce comprehensive, accurate, and high-quality donor reports that meet all contractual obligations and deadlines.
• Act as the central liaison between subgrantees, the organization's finance team, and the program leadership to streamline data flow and reporting processes.

Your profile

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Development, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.

Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in grants management, preferably with significant experience managing a high volume of subgrantees (20+).

Questions?

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