Impactful Grants Manager — Philippines

Development Alternatives, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Development Alternatives, Inc. in the Philippines seeks a Country Grants Manager to lead grant design, selection and management across COAST’s country portfolio.

The role ensures grant processes align with COAST principles of partnership and collaboration and works closely with the Country Team Leader to support reporting and learning across the portfolio. The Country Grants Manager will serve as a principal contact for grantees from application to closeout, coordinate with Finance, MEL and

Responsibilities

• Lead country grant competitions and management processes.
• Develop competition plans with timelines, budgets, evaluation and materials.
• Design and deliver applicant engagement events to improve volume and quality.
• Facilitate co-creation of direct-award applications aligned with COAST priorities.
• Configure COAST E-Platform, guide applicants and assessors, log improvements.
• Manage applicant queries, ensuring equal and consistent access to information.
• Coordinate transparent evaluations, including contracting and training evaluators.
• Oversee due diligence and contracting, including letters, agreements and milestones.
• Lead grantee kickoff meetings, set reporting schedules and onboarding with COAST MEL and Finance teams.
• Serve as grantee point of contact, update delivery status and elevate risks to leadership.
• Review milestones, flag risks and provide feedback for client reporting.
• Monitor grant forecasts with COAST Finance and MEL teams and aid delivery improvements.
• Integrate grantee learning into priorities and programme improvements.

Job description

Development Alternatives, Inc. in the Philippines seeks a Country Grants Manager to lead grant design, selection and management across COAST’s country portfolio.

The role ensures grant processes align with COAST principles of partnership and collaboration and works closely with the Country Team Leader to support reporting and learning across the portfolio. The Country Grants Manager will serve as a principal contact for grantees from application to closeout, coordinate with Finance, MEL and