Grants Manager, Circular Economy & Climate Action

UN Atlas; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

UNDP Philippines in Manila seeks a Grants Officer to coordinate the EU-GEPP SO2 grants component, working with national and subnational partners to design, launch calls, and monitor grant activities.

The role focuses on due diligence, grant agreements, and capacity-building for grantees, ensuring aligned reporting with UNDP procedures. English fluency is required; Filipino is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Business Administration, Economics, Environmental Management or related field is required.
• Alternatively, a first-level university degree with two years of qualifying experience will be considered.
• Fluency in English is required; Filipino language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the EU-GEPP SO2 grants component with DILG, DENR, and the EU.
• Co-design and launch grant proposals, develop evaluation criteria, and facilitate selection.
• Ensure timely monitoring of grants against performance indicators and budgets; review reports and update risk logs.
• Lead capacity-building initiatives for grantees and ensure UNDP reporting compliance.
• Document best practices and lessons learned; prepare status reports for committees.

Skills

Achieve Results

Think Innovatively

Learn Continuously

Adapt with Agility

Act with Determination

Engage and Partner

Enable Diversity and Inclusion

CSO Engagement

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Job description

UNDP Philippines in Manila seeks a Grants Officer to coordinate the EU-GEPP SO2 grants component, working with national and subnational partners to design, launch calls, and monitor grant activities.

The role focuses on due diligence, grant agreements, and capacity-building for grantees, ensuring aligned reporting with UNDP procedures. English fluency is required; Filipino is beneficial.