Description
The Program and Donor Awards Advisor (PDAA) will be part of the Regional Program and Award Support (RPAS) team and will oversee a diverse portfolio of awards across the humanitarian, recovery, and development sectors in the West and Central Africa region (WACAR).
The PDAA will liaise with country programs, HQ departments, and donor contacts to ensure high-quality guidance and support to country offices throughout the award lifecycle.
The PDAA will support country programs in securing funding for their programmes, through supporting and leading pursuit of new funding opportunities, in line with IRC's Business Development Strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of awards for the WACAR region as assigned.
- Provide timely support on narrative reporting and post-award deliverables.
- Serve as first point of contact for country program-based awards staff to problem solve and guide them on compliance post-award issues.
- Manage donor relationships by maintaining communication on contractual issues, updates on program implementation, and following up on compliance queries.
- Guide and coach country offices on partner management policies and PEER system compliance.
- Provide support to and monitor projects to ensure compliance with donor guidelines and IRC internal requirements.
- Contribute to the development of training materials and deliver training to in-country staff.
- Mentor and coach Grants and Partnerships staff on IRC systems and processes.
Requirements:
- Degree, preferably in a subject related to IRC's work (International Relations, Refugee or Migration Studies, Development Studies, Public Policy) or equivalent experience.
- Fluency in English and French, both spoken and written.
- Good understanding of humanitarian aid and development programming.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team and handle a multifaceted workload.
- Good financial management and budgeting skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a very fast-paced environment.
- International work experience in the Global South is a plus.
- Excellent IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel).
- Ability to travel internationally, sometimes on short notice and to insecure areas (15%).