Who are we?
The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and โ whenever possible โ for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.
The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.
All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.
DRC has been operating in the Middle East (ME) region for over a decade, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey with a Regional Office (RO) in Amman.
DRC Yemenโs response
Throughout its nine field offices and a workforce of 450 staff, DRC upholds its main programmatic objectives to provide immediate and life sustaining assistance, to strengthen the protective environment, and to reduce displacement related risks and vulnerabilities by promoting self-reliance at household and community level.
About the job
Overall purpose of the role:
Overall, the Grants Specialist supports the Grants Manager in building and administering the country programmeโs portfolio of multiple grants across all locations and sectors in which DRC operates. The Grants Specialist supports grant management, proposal development, high-quality and timely donor reporting, and engagement with donors. The Grants Specialist also provides expert support on grants management and donor compliance, ensuring grants processes and donor requirements are understood among the programme and support teams. The Grants Specialist works in collaboration with several offices and units within the Yemen operations - Area and Base Managers, Technical Sectors, Partnerships and Communications, MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning), Finance, etc. โ as well as with DRC staff in the regional office and Headquarters, donors and DRC programme partners.
Main responsibilities :
Reporting and Proposal Development:
Manage and supervise internal and external reporting, ensuring high-quality, well-written, and timely reports meeting donor and DRC requirements. Facilitate review of reports by DRCโs headquarters and regional offices as per internal procedures, incorporate feedback received, and address questions and comments. Maintain grants system including grant files, project documentation, donor communication, trackers etc.; maintain overview of deadlines and requirements for financial and narrative reports, proposals, and amendment requests. Contribute to the writing and/or compiling of proposals; review proposals for consistency, compliance, language, and overall high quality, in line with DRCโs fundraising strategy.
Compliance:
Provide expert advisory services for the specialised area of grants management and donor compliance. Review donor contracts to inform decision making during contract execution and implementation. Keep abreast of, interpret, and provide guidance to staff on donor regulations and policies; educate project staff on award compliance issues. Ensure quality information management related to grants (including managing DRCโs global grant management system and in-country documentation and trackers) Coordinate and facilitate Kick Off, Review and Closure Meetings for all grants with the aim to ensure donor compliance, operation/programme integration, logistics support, etc. in the multiple DRC office locations. Assist the Grants Manager in developing fundraising strategy and maintaining up to date information on donor priorities and funding opportunities. Assist the Grants Manager in updating grants processes and procedures and ensure compliance with DRCs Grants Management Handbook.
Representation:
Assist DRC Yemen Management team with donor liaison, communication, and/or negotiation. Represent DRC in external meetings as assigned.
Training and capacity building
Train programme and operation staff in donor compliance and grants management processes to enhance quality within DRC operations, including quality reporting and project cycle management. Contribute to the development of training materials and the facilitation of trainings in report writing and donor compliance for DRC staff and for local partners. Provide ad hoc support in report writing, proposal development, DRC-specific tools, and other topics, as needed. Conduct visits to field locations as possible/needed.
Other
Ensure the respect of DRC Code of Conduct and DRCโs zero tolerance policy for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), humanitarian principles and contribute to the integration of Protection and Age, Gender, and Diversity (AGD) mainstreaming into DRC programming. Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager.
About you
Experience and technical competencies
Education:
Advanced degree in political science, international development, economics or any other relevant fieldLanguages:
Fluency in spoken and written English
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRCโ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
We offer
Contract length: one year contract
Band: G2 Non-manager
Duty Station: Sanaโa
Designation of Duty Station: Non-Family Duty Station
Start date: ASAP
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Councilโs Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.
Application process:
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button.
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English. CV only applications will not be considered.
Please note that applications sent directly to the email will not be considered.
Applications close on April 7th, 2024. The Test /interviews are expected to take place maxmum 2 weeks after the closign date
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.ngo