Grants Officer [Open to internal and external applicants]

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

Organizational context: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Philippines is implementing the EU Philippines Green Economy Programme (The Programme) in partnership with local government units (LGUs). This initiative supports the Philippines' transition towards a green and circular economy, focusing on waste reduction, energy efficiency, and renewable energy deployment to mitigate climate change. The role sits within the Project Management Unit responsible for executing Specific Objective 2, which enhances LGU capacities and practices in circular waste economy.

Job purpose: The Grants Officer will be responsible for coordinating and managing the grants component of the EU Philippines Green Economy Programme (EU-GEPP) SO2, focusing on enhancing the capacities and practices of local government units (LGUs) in circular waste economy. This involves working closely with national and subnational government partners, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to identify, design, and implement grant activities. The role supports CSO-led initiatives and awareness-raising for behavioral change, contributing to reduced waste, GHG emissions, and increased adoption of circular economy practices. The position plays a crucial role in building partnerships, facilitating grant processes from application to monitoring, and ensuring the effective and timely implementation of grant-funded projects aligned with EU and UNDP procedures.

Responsibilities: The Grants Officer will manage the EU-GEPP SO2 grants component, coordinating with DILG, DENR, and the EU. Key responsibilities include co-designing and launching calls for grant proposals, developing evaluation criteria, and facilitating the selection process. This involves conducting due diligence, finalizing grant agreements, and announcing successful applicants. The role requires ensuring timely and effective monitoring of awarded grants against performance indicators and budgets, including reviewing financial and narrative reports, updating risk logs, and liaising with stakeholders. Additionally, the Grants Officer will lead and coordinate capacity-building initiatives for grantees, assessing their needs, organizing training, and ensuring compliance with UNDP reporting guidelines. The position also contributes to knowledge management by documenting best practices and lessons learned, and preparing status reports for various committees and stakeholders.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Economics, Environmental Management, or a related discipline is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be considered. Fluency in English and Filipino is also required.

Work experience: While a Master's degree holder is not required to have prior professional experience, candidates with a Bachelor's degree must possess at least two years of relevant professional experience in project design, monitoring, and evaluation. Experience in managing grant programs, particularly within the UN system or related to circular economy and climate change, is highly desirable.

Skills: Core Competencies: Achieve Results, Think Innovatively, Learn Continuously, Adapt with Agility, Act with Determination, Engage and Partner, Enable Diversity and Inclusion. Cross-functional/Technical Competencies: Business Acumen, CSO Engagement, Climate/Circular Economy knowledge, Risk Management, Communication, Monitoring & Evaluation, Financial Planning & Budgeting.

Required languages: English

Desired languages: