Grants Strategy Lead for Resettlement Programs

Global Refuge; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Global Refuge is seeking a Senior Program Officer for Grants Management to oversee grants administration for the RIS division. You will manage proposals, MOUs, and reporting, working with Programs, Development, Finance, and Administration to ensure compliant funding and strong stewardship.

You will supervise staff, research funding opportunities, and coordinate cross-functional grant activities, including NOFO reviews and contract management. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in social work, social sciences, nonprofit management or related field with 3–5 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience administering and overseeing government grants, including proposal development, contract and cooperative agreement compliance, and reporting.
• Familiarity with funding research tools.
• Experience in a resettlement office or national office of a resettlement agency, with initial resettlement, PC and/or Matching Grant programs preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and ability to interact with stakeholders and staff.
• Strong proposal writing skills with attention to detail and ability to interpret technical requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, databases, web-based platforms, and related computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful management of Global Refuge resettlement program grants.
• Provide supervision and programmatic guidance to direct reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement systems for submitting high-quality grant proposals.
• Research funding opportunities from federal agencies and other funders.
• Review NOFOs for alignment with mission and program focus.
• Serve as project manager for proposal preparation and submission for RIS.
• Review awards and inform units of changes to cooperative agreements and contracts.
• Create MOUs with Admin and partners throughout the year.
• Collaborate with Programs and Finance to submit required reports on portals.
• Oversee grant records in Salesforce and maintain affiliate contact information.
• Represent Global Refuge in meetings and liaise with external stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Grant management

Proposal development

Stakeholder collaboration

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Web-based platforms

Database management

Job description

Global Refuge is seeking a Senior Program Officer for Grants Management to oversee grants administration for the RIS division. You will manage proposals, MOUs, and reporting, working with Programs, Development, Finance, and Administration to ensure compliant funding and strong stewardship.

You will supervise staff, research funding opportunities, and coordinate cross-functional grant activities, including NOFO reviews and contract management. Travel up to 10% may be required.