The Junior Grants Officer supports the planning, coordination and implementation of grant activities across all stages of the grants cycle. The role contributes to the preparation and review of Call for Proposals and Direct Awards, supports evaluation processes and ensures that grant award procedures are implemented transparently and in compliance with ICMPD rules and donor requirements. The Junior Grants Officer assists in drafting grant documents, monitoring grant implementation, maintaining grant documentation and updating tracking systems to ensure accuracy, audit readiness and procedural coherence.

Working under the functional supervision of the Grants Team Lead and the operational guidance of the Grants Officer, the Junior Grants Officer collaborates with Project Implementation Teams and relevant internal stakeholders to provide timely and reliable operational support. The role contributes to developing and delivering training materials and sessions that strengthen the capacity of staff and grant applicants to operate within ICMPD grant procedures.​