Grants Coordinator (Re-Advertised, National Position ) - Sana'a

Funding Identification and Proposal Development:

Initiate the go/ no-go discussion for identified funding opportunities and record discussions and completed checklist.
Organise proposal planning meetings and coordinate proposal development for NRC’s portfolio of donors.
Build positive working relationships with other teams to coordinate and support development of high quality proposals using relevant NRC Grant Management tools and guidance (proposal development calendar, internal log-frame, procurement plan, internal budgeting tool).
Work closely with Budget Holders, programme teams, and finance as well as other stakeholders to compile accurate proposal budgets, and ensure that the budgets are aligned to the donor requirements.
 
Grant Agreement :
Support the Grant Manager in reviewing donor contracts, flag any points that might challenge NRC’s procedures, and support contract negotiations.
Together with the Grants Manager, summarise in writing, key reporting and compliance requirements (compliance checklist) including issues to be raised Grant Opening Meetings.
Work with the relevant Area Manager (s)/ Core Competency Specialist (s) to ensure Grant Opening Meetings are arranged and take place within 30 days of the grant being activated and all mandatory internal documents are in place (internal logframe, internal budget, procurement plan, work-plan and M&E matrix).
 
Donor Reporting and Monitoring/ Review :
Coordinate the development of donor reports,  ensuring consistency between narrative and financial reports and that they meet NRC and donor quality standards.
Highlight critical financial issues such as under/over spends to finance and budget holders, and follow up in writing when discussed verbally.
Keep track of project review meetings and support Area Programme Managers in conducting at least two review meeting in a life cycle of a grant with 12 months period.
 
Donor Compliance :
Be familiar with all NRC organisational and donor portfolio compliance requirements and ensure high quality management of grants through meeting of internal KPIs and deadlines.
Support and advise programme colleagues with queries related to donor compliance on grants within portfolio and ensure appropriate donor templates are readily available.
Work with other departments (i.e. programmes, finance, M&E, Compliance)to ensure all documentation required is ready and available for audits (e.g. vouchers, distribution lists)
Support close out of grants, including project close-out meetings, in respective portfolio.
Assist in training and capacity building of field staff on NRC grants management/donor compliance and PCM as required. 

At least 3 years’ of relevant experience in a related field.
Experience of donor relations and grants management (e.g. with institutional humanitarian and development donors).
Experience working in complex environments and with displaced populations; 
Good understanding of donor rules and regulations.
Proven skills and experience in report and proposal development and working with multiple donors.
Good personal organisational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Staff capacity-building experience.
Willingness to travel to area offices and work in difficult environment according to travel requirements. 

Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organisational and team working skills.
Good cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector.
Above average computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Windows Word and Excel.
Holds self accountable for pushing grants processes forward, making decisions, managing resources efficiently, holds the team accountable to deliver on their responsibilities. 

12 Month (Renewable based on funding/ Performance).

Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Please note that this is a re-advertisement, if you have applied earlier, kindly do not reapply. 

Only CVs and applications submitted in Webcruiter will be considered. NRC reserves the right to conduct a full background check on candidates.