Grants Management Officer- Erbil

[Erbil- with frequent travel across Iraq]  

 

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 – whenever possible – for the fulfilment 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.  

In 2003, following the start of foreign military operations in Iraq, DRC became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country, and now operates in 11 governorates, including Anbar, Baghdad, Babel, Diyala, Duhok, Erbil, Karbala, Kirkuk, Najaf, Ninewa and Salah-al-Din.  

 

The Cash Consortium for Iraq (CCI) is a partnership of five international INGOs (Danish Refugee Council, International Rescue Committee, Norwegian Refugee Council, Oxfam and Mercy Corps, consortium lead) that was formed in 2015 to better meet the needs of conflict affected households. The CCI has secured more than 100 million USD. In the CCI Strategy (2017-2019) the vision is “To be a leading national and global cash actor, which supports the ability of vulnerable, conflict-affected people to cope and recover from shocks, and which influences national and global policies regarding the use of cash-based interventions in conflict contexts.” 

 

In early 2017, the CCI took the decision to expand its scope of activities beyond multi-purpose cash assistance (MPCA) to include early recovery (ER) programming in accordance with the evolving context and needs. This will entail community-oriented programming with integrated activities focusing on livelihoods, rehabilitation of shelter and public infrastructure, local governance, social cohesion and protection. The CCI is in the final stages of negotiation for a 24 million Euros European Commission (MADAD) grant, which targets selected communities in four Iraqi governorates most affected by conflict – Anbar, Diyala, Ninewa and Salah al-Din. Implementation is expected to start in January 2019.

 

We are looking for a highly qualified professional to serve as Grants Officer to support the Grants Coordinator with essential oversight and coordination of all reporting, proposal development, and communication tasks for the new ER project and, pending confirmation of funding, future ER projects. S/he will also work with the DRC Grants Manager, CCI Grants Coordinator and DRC team on partner sub-award management, including preparation of amendments. S/he will ensure high-quality, well-written and timely reports and proposals meeting donor and DRC requirements, working closely with CCI partners’ grants and technical staff. S/he will also support the CCI Director, Economic Recovery Project Coordinator and Grants Coordinator in consolidating regular internal reports to provide an overview of project progress and assist with other reporting activities as required. S/he will facilitate regular project meetings with CCI partner grants and technical focal points to ensure implementation in line with the proposal and contractual obligations. The Grants Officer will be contracted by DRC, as grant holder. The Grants Officer will be recruited and hosted by the DRC Iraq, but will be seconded, full-time, to the CCI, reporting to the Grants Manager of the CCI.  

 

 

 

 

The successful candidate will have previous grant management experience, with a proven track record managing a complex portfolio including partnerships. You will have a post-graduate degree in social sciences, international relations, development studies, or a related field and at least 2 years international experience in an INGO position, preferably in post-conflict settings and/or in the MENA region:  

 

 

 

 

Contract length: 12 months 

Level: A17 

Designation of Duty Station: Baghdad 

Start date: 2 January 2019 

 

 

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button.  

 

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.  

 

Closing date for applications: 22-December-2018  

 

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport 

 

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo