Concern Worldwide seeks to recruit a grant development and compliance manager – CAR

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About the role :

This is a 4 month contract (with possible extension pending further funding), new unaccompanied role based in Bangui, CAR with a pro rata salary of €36,527 to €40,586 and benefits.

You will report to the Programme Director (PD). You work closely with the Programme Support Officer (PSO) area coordinators and programme managers for health and nutrition, WASH, food security, social cohesion and gender equality as well as the monitoring and evaluation team. The role will include frequent travel to the programme areas.

We would like you to start ASAP :

Your purpose: 

Your will oversee the grants development and management processes, working in collaboration with the area coordinators and programme managers to develop concept notes and proposals, to produce high quality donor reporting and ensure strong compliance with donor requirements. You will support the development of funding proposals, verifying that they are in line with donor and call guidelines. You will support the development of donor relationships and intelligence. Finally, together with the PD, you will ensure that the goals of the Country Strategic Plan, and cross-cutting issues including gender, conflict sensitivity, protection and accountability, are taken into account in proposals.

Expériences / Formation du candidat :

Your skills and experience will include:

Essential :

Education, Qualifications & Experience Required :

• Fluent in English and French ;
• Educated to Degree level in Development or a related discipline ;
• At least two years of overseas experience with an NGO, UN agency or donor ;
• At least two year of experience in grants management and compliance ;
• Experience managing personal performance ;
• Demonstrated success in proposal development for a range of donors ;
• Experience of working in a high pressured, results focused and dynamic environment ;
• Good organisational and planning skills/experience ;
• Strong computer skills particularly Microsoft office ;
• Previous experience of programme development, proposal design and/or project cycle management ;
• Experience of developing M&E tools, logframes, M&E plans and of conducting M&E activities ;
• Proven knowledge of gender issues.

Desirable :

Education, Qualifications & Experience Required :

• Specific experience with the EU/ECHO, OFDA, DFID and/or Irish Aid would be an advantage ;
• Attendance of training courses in quality standards such as SPHERE, HAP, Red Cross Code of Conduct, CHS etc ;
• Experience working in an insecure and volatile environment.

Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements :

• Confident strong communicator and networker ;
• Ability to work in an insecure environment ;
• Very high attention to detail is essential ;
• Cultural and political sensitivity ;
• Must be flexible and willing to adapt to a fluid situation ;
• Willingness to learn ;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills ;
• Able to take initiative and work independently ;
• Excellent writing skills ;
• Willing to travel frequently.

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All applications should be submitted through our website at https://jobs.concern.netby closing date. CV’s should be no more than 3 pages in length and can be in English or in French.

All candidates who are short-listed for a first round interview will be notified via email after the application deadline.

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