Responsibilities:

Responsible that the project team understand contract and DRC’s grant management process through presentation and trainings.

Follow up the reception of partnership contracts and review them before signature. Monitors the various stages of contract management in accordance with DRC and donor guidelines.

Draft Memorandum/ Letter of Understanding documents for all donor projects. Communicate with key stakeholders regarding new projects and ensure timely signature. Coordinate the provision of notes/briefings/reports/evaluation to external bodies requesting information on DRC project activities.

Properly fill grants related information in DRC ERP software (Dynamics) and the documentation on SharePoint.

Participate in writing and sharing external reports. Ensure donors report are in line with DRC and Donor’s guidelines and quality standards and are submitted on time. Coordinate and support the design, development, and submission of contract amendments in coordination with program and support colleagues.

Support if required the development and maintaining of strategic partnerships.

Participates in General/ Cross sectoral coordination meetings and share minutes with the colleagues.

Maintains a good understanding of the strategies and interests of donors present in the country. updates the Donor Follow up based on the donor meetings that the various people carry out and the shared reports.

Keeps the schedule of funding opportunities up to date, and monitors calls for project proposals on the various donor platforms.

Support the development of the fundraising strategy.

Support the development of project proposals in coordination with the manager.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

Master degree in international relations, journalism, law, or a related field.

Experience:

At least three years of experience working in Grants management and development of project proposals with a INGO
Strong understanding of Donor’s rules and regulations and project cycle management

Exceptional, proven writing and editing skills (English) and the ability to summarise and repackage technical information in clear, compelling language.

Language Requirements:

Excellent verbal and written English and Amharic.

Knowledge of other local languages an asset.