TTA - Grants Manager

International Rescue Committee; New York (NY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Rescue Committee seeks a Grants Manager for a temporary transfer assignment. This role involves supporting project design, managing grants, ensuring compliance, and developing high-quality reports. It is a remote position with the potential for travel to Amman and aims to address urgent humanitarian needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in grants management and compliance required.
• Strong ability to communicate and meet deadlines.
• Capable of coordinating effectively between teams.

Responsibilities

• Support development of project design, proposal submission, and compliance with donor regulations.
• Coordinate with HQ and manage grants collaboratively.
• Ensure high-quality reporting and maintain grant tracker.

Skills

Communication

Proposal Development

Grant Administration

Coordination

Compliance

Job description

Before you start, please review the Temporary Transfer Assignment Guidelines on RescueNet to ensure you qualify to apply.

Title: TTA - Grants Manager

Sector: Program Administration

Location: Remote with potential travel to Amman

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Duration: 8 Weeks

Scope of work & objectives:

Please email an updated CV to [e-mail]. Subject your email "TTA- Grants Manager”. This opportunity is intended for IRC current staff.

Context:

Gaza faces an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe following the escalation of hostilities beginning October 7, 2023, and is one of the most volatile humanitarian crises currently. Approximately 2.1 million people remain in Gaza, with at least 90 percent displaced. Palestine faces a severe water and sanitation crisis that has reached catastrophic levels. The Gaza Strip presents the most dire circumstances, with worsening water situations and limited access to hygiene items due to the continued blockade. Water infrastructure has been severely damaged, limiting access to safe water. Conditions in the West Bank are better but still face significant challenges, including restricted water access.

Objectives of Role:

Proposal Development

• Support development of project design, concept notes, and proposals in coordination with program sector, MEAL, partnership, operations, and finance teams, ensuring timely submission.
• Review proposal documents for coherence in narratives, logframes, and budgets.
• Act as focal point with HQ during proposal review, editing, and submission.
• Ensure proposal outputs are accurate, complete, high-quality, and submitted on time.

Grants Management

• Coordinate with the Grants coordinator as the focal point for communications with HQ on grants administration.
• Review donor agreements and coordinate their review and signature.
• Coordinate approval of pre-award spending and partnerships.
• Lead or support project revisions, amendments, and budget realignments.
• Maintain and update grants tracker and filing system.
• Update and maintain IRC’s OTIS throughout the awards lifecycle.
• Participate in due diligence and partnership risk management.

Donor Compliance

• Provide technical guidance to ensure grants comply with IRC and donor regulations.
• Coordinate with HQ on compliance issues and raise concerns to senior management.

Reporting

• Support development and delivery of reports in collaboration with programs, finance, and MEAL.
• Maintain report tracker and communicate deadlines.
• Ensure high-quality reports meeting donor and IRC requirements.
• Coordinate reviews and approvals prior to submission.
• Develop talking points and updates for communication and advocacy.

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned to support IRC programs.

Requirements:

Specific Tasks and Deliverables:

• Review agreements thoroughly.
• Communicate effectively with HQ to meet timelines.
• Submit proposals and modifications timely.
• Coordinate between teams effectively.
• Meet reporting deadlines.
• Complete end-of-deployment report.