1. Execute the ECW Annual Work Plan for the designated area to guarantee the prompt and efficient administration of top-notch grants. This should be done in compliance with the ECW Annual Work Plan and the Operational Manual as sanctioned by the Executive Committee.
2. Enhance and solidify support and oversight mechanisms to foster stronger partnerships with ECW grantees by collaboratively engaging with Programme Managers and UNICEF FSO. This collaborative effort aims to secure the approval of top-tier grants while emphasizing accountability.
3. Receive and review critical information from potential grantees for due diligence, initiating seamless communication with FSO to streamline and expedite prospective grants’ pre-approval and approval processes.
4. Review and assess the management of ECW grants by grantees to identify risks and potential challenges. Share pertinent information promptly with Programme Funding Managers and Programme Managers to ensure proactive resolution and mitigation of issues.
5. Deliver strategic, logistical, and programmatic support to the Programme Funding Manager and other ECW Secretariat staff in their interactions with the ExCom, donors, and key partners.
6. Build and sustain a comprehensive understanding of current and potential grants and grant recipients, enhancing ECW’s knowledge base on grants management and partnership cultivation.
7. Serve as a central figure within the ECW Secretariat for grant management, overseeing issue resolution and institutional knowledge sharing. This includes anticipating and addressing concerns and priorities of ECW Secretariat staff and grantees, ensuring they are well-informed on ECW’s perspectives, policies, priorities, and capacities.
8. Undertake additional responsibilities as directed by the supervisor to support the achievements of the ECW Grants Management team. This may involve providing guidance, training, and coaching to temporary staff, such as interns and consultants, as required.

Requirements: 

Minimum requirements:

• An advanced university degree is required in business administration, public administration, or development studies. MBA or MPA is highly desirable.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience with non-profit organizations, preferably in grant management or fund management as a specialized area. Of the five years of professional experience, at least two years must be with a recognized international civil society organization in the field.
• Diplomatic communication and coordination skills to establish and maintain trusted partnerships for achievement of objectives and to develop close and effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Current knowledge of development and humanitarian issues, strategies, as well as programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation.
• In-depth knowledge of project management and fund management, with emphasis on finance and accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate new approaches in respect of grants and data management.
• Skill in the identification of new opportunities or requirements to meet challenges in the field and propose changes.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.
• In-depth familiarity with political and governmental processes as well as civil society organizations and their management and networks.
• Ability to conduct sound policy and managerial analysis.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.