Frameworks and Grants Manager
London
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: London
- Grade: Mid level - Mid level
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Occupational Groups:
- Procurement
- External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
- Managerial positions
- Awards Management Unit
- Closing Date: Closed
Requisition ID: req4225
Job Title: Frameworks and Grants Manager
Sector: Awards Management Unit
Employment Category: Fixed Term until end of December 2020
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: circa £40,000 per annum
Location: London, UK
Job Description
BACKGROUND Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC’s mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York and London. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 28 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient. The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable. IRC-UK IRC-UK was established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. Since its establishment IRC-UK has grown rapidly and is now acknowledged for its high quality project management, technical expertise in governance and rights and economic recovery, and innovative thinking on early recovery and gender based violence. The IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels and Geneva.IRC-UK comprises approximately 100 staff across five departments. The Awards Management Unit (AMU) Established in January 2016, the AMU is a global unit with staff based in Bonn, Berlin, New York, London, Nairobi, and Amman. It has responsibility for identifying, securing, and handling all funding from statutory/government donors. The unit is organised into five pillars: Strategic Partnerships and Analytics, Programmes and Grants Support, Compliance and Policy, Programme Development and Training. The AMU is a bridge between donors and the field: providing expert technical advice to the field, while maintaining portfolio-level visibility to ensure consistency and compliance, and manage risk. This unit ensures that donor compliance policies and procedures are implemented consistently, and supports all staff working across the grants management cycle for all restricted funding from global government sources. The unit operates within a matrix management system across teams in Germany, the US and the UK, driving functional integration between all relevant units and staff, in collaboration with the Senior Vice President AMU, Vice President, AMU, and the Senior Vice President for Europe in relation to overarching issues with European donors. The Purpose of the Role As the Frameworks and Grants Manager, you will be responsible for the donor oversight and overall management of Irish Aid Strategic Partnership in addition to providing support to other framework contracts. The Frameworks and Grants Manager will ensure coordination within the AMU pillars and across all Strategic Partnership components to ensure the successful and effective management of framework contracts; will be responsible for managing the external relationship primarily with Irish Aid but could include other relevant European donors, and internally, as the key point of contact for the relationship within the IRC. Key Working Relationships Scope and Authority The Frameworks and Grants Manager will have authority and responsibility for the oversight, coordination and management of the Irish Aid and IRC Strategic Partnership. This position will also support the oversight and management of other framework contracts as needed. You will be responsible for managing the relationship with the donor, sharing updates, challenges and progress, and delivering on the annual meeting. Responsibility for Resources: Oversight and overall management of Irish Aid and IRC Strategic Partnership: PERSON SPECIFICATION Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications Essential Desirable IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all applicants and employees.IRC-UKseekstoensureweachievediversityinourworkforceregardlessof gender,race,religiousbelief,nationality,ethnic/nationalorigin,sexualorientation,age, maritalstatusordisability.IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including refugees who have the right to work in the UK. Deadline for applications is at 9am on 3rd April 2019. Interview will take place on or around 15th April 2019. #IRC-Europe
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