Contract Duration: 12 Months
Role of the Grants Officer:
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The Grants Officer provides support in grant management, report writing, budget management, management of sub-grants, and in the development of documents and policies. The Grants Officer works closely with SEED’s management team.
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Grants and Budget Management:
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Maintain up-to-date soft and hard copy grant files.
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Conduct audits of grant files to ensure accuracy.
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Prepare grant launch, management and closing meeting agendas, sharing relevant documents.
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Prepare and circulate meeting minutes.
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Support preparation of spending plans.
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Prepare for and participate in monthly budget versus actuals (BvA) meetings.
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Support signature and approvals by management.
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Review staff allocations.
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Support the drafting of documents and policies as required.
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Develop project documents and planning tools.
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Work closely with SEED’s management team to ensure compliance with SEED policies, program and grants management procedures, and donor regulations.
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Support the development of concept notes, proposals, and modifications.
Sub-Grant Management:
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Support the development of new sub-grants, including in the review of proposals, budgets and agreements, as well as leading the due diligence process before award of any sub-grant.
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Support the management of sub-grants, including reporting, working closely with SEED’s management team.
Reporting:
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Support team with reporting, including through designing information gathering and reporting tools.
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Develop and maintain list of reporting deadlines for grants and play key role in collection of data, ensuring accuracy of data, and report writing.
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Support other information and data gathering efforts as required.
Other Activities:
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Participate in all training instructed by supervisor.
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Performs other duties as necessary, as assigned by supervisor.
Essential criteria
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Undergraduate degree in relevant field
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At least three years’ experience in similar role
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Strong English language skills, with Kurdish and/or Arabic desirable
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Exceptional organizational and time management skills
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Serve as a positive role model and SEED ambassador at all times.
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Treat all people with respect regardless of age, gender, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, disability status, marital status and ethnicity.
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Work collaboratively with all colleagues.
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Maintain a positive, cooperative attitude.
