Grant and Partnership Coordinator

The Grant and Partnership Coordinator is responsible for ensuring compliance with donor policies, producing timely reports, and maintaining effective project documentation. The role involves supervising a team of two grant managers, one partnership manager, and contributing significantly to their capacity building.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop project proposals in collaboration with relevant departments to ensure clear roles and responsibilities and quality submissions within established deadlines.
• Support the Deputy Country Director and Country Director in identifying new funding opportunities, strengthening relationships with current partners and donors, and updating the Country Programme's Business Development Strategy.
• Coordinate the grant management portfolio for IRC in Mali, ensuring a thorough understanding of IRC and donor policies and specifications.
• Provide regular updates and information to the country programme leadership team on new proposal development and grant management.
• Examine donor reports for accuracy, quality, and compliance with donor requirements.
• Supervise the use of grant management tools to support teams in rigorous project implementation monitoring and proactively identify potential challenges.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to contribute to partner capacity assessments and monitor partner performance.
• Establish and maintain regular contact with donors and represent IRC in donor meetings, proposal discussions, and coordination platforms.
• Enhance the national office's image with donors and partners by regularly updating/sharing national and sectoral information sheets.
• Support the communications officer in forming staff communication strategies and help develop success stories and articles.
• Supervise and mentor grant and partnership managers, providing regular support and continuous training.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in International Development, Social Sciences, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a grant coordination role, preferably with an international NGO focused on emergency and/or humanitarian intervention.
• Advanced writing and editing skills in English and French, with at least three years of experience writing reports and proposals for donors.
• Experience submitting proposals within consortia, as a lead agency or partner.
• Knowledge of regulations of major international donors such as ECHO, ASDI, FCDO, EU, US Government, UN agencies, World Bank.
• Proven experience in liaising effectively with donors to negotiate and influence positive outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise teams, ensuring objectives are achieved effectively.
• Excellent organisational, time management, and analytical skills, with particular attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, cultural, and diplomatic skills, essential for working effectively in a multicultural environment.