Grants Manager

Overview and Purpose: The Grants Manager is responsible for the operational management of Concern DRC’s grants portfolio and ensures compliance, quality and adherence to deadlines for proposals, contracts, reports and grant management processes. Under the supervision of the PDQC, they translate the strategic directions set out by the Programme Director and the PDQC into funding plans, proposal development processes and operational monitoring tools. The Grants Manager also leads communication, visibility and advocacy support functions, as well as the management and monitoring of partnerships, whilst providing line management for the Communications and Advocacy Officer and the Partnerships Manager. He/she works closely with the programme, finance, MEL and CRM teams, the area coordinators, the Desk and the Concern teams in Dublin, London and New York. Advertisement Reports to: Programme Development and Quality Coordinator Terms: 6-month fixed-term contract (renewable), full-time, unaccompanied, office-based with fieldwork Location: Based in Beni, with frequent travel to other locations in Greater and Lesser North Kivu and Tanganyika, and occasional visits to our office in Kinshasa. The place of assignment may be subject to change depending on the evolving situation and needs, at the discretion of management. Salary: GB5 €42,136 - €46,818 GB4-6 Unaccompanied International Staff T&Cs Responsibilities 1. Grant Management and Compliance Lead grant management processes from inception to closure, including kick-off, monitoring, review and close-out meetings. Ensure compliance with donor contracts, rules and requirements, in coordination with Programme, Finance, MEAL, Partnerships and support teams. Maintain grant monitoring tools, calendars, compliance matrices, grant files and repositories, including GMS and the Working Site. Coordinate contractual amendments, budget revisions, extensions and official donor communications, subject to Programme Director and PDQC approval. Provide guidance and training on donor requirements, contractual obligations, filing and key deadlines. Ensure consistent, comprehensive and audit-ready grant documentation, archiving and version control. 2. Proposals, Reporting and Deliverables Coordinate the development of concept notes and proposals, based on strategic and technical direction from the Programme Director and PDQC. Develop proposal workplans, coordinate inputs from teams and partners, consolidate contributions and lead final drafting and review. Ensure proposals meet donor requirements, formats and deadlines. Coordinate narrative reporting, including collection of inputs, quality assurance, alignment with MEAL and financial data, approval and submission. Ensure consistency between narrative results, indicators, budgets, expenditure, forecasts and contractual deliverables. Track actions and recommendations arising from grant management meetings and programme reviews. Advertisement 3. Funding Strategy and Donor Relations Operationalise the funding and positioning strategy defined by the Programme Director and PDQC. Maintain the funding pipeline, opportunity calendar, donor profiles and relevant analyses to support decision-making. Monitor donor priorities, policies, procedures and funding opportunities, and provide structured analysis to programme leadership. Coordinate with the Desk and fundraising teams in Dublin, London and New York on opportunities and deadlines. Prepare donor briefings, presentations and supporting documentation, and follow up on agreed actions. 4. Communications, Visibility and Advocacy Oversee implementation of Concern DRC’s communications, visibility and advocacy priorities, under the strategic direction of the Programme Director and PDQC. Line manage the Communications and Advocacy function, setting priorities, monitoring workplans and supporting professional development. Coordinate high-quality communication products, including case studies, testimonials, factsheets, photography, digital content and

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