Grants Coordinator

The Grants Coordinator is responsible for the timely and effective management of a multi-donor grant portfolio. This position leads all functions of the grants unit at IRC Lebanon, inclusive of proposal development, reporting, portfolio management, and donor compliance.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify new funding opportunities by monitoring and analyzing donor strategies and funding trends.
• Support program design and lead Go/No Go meetings for funding opportunities.
• Oversee development of concept notes and proposals, including writing and editing.
• Facilitate cross-departmental coordination and ensure timely submission of proposals.
• Act as focal point for grants administration communications with region and HQ.
• Review donor agreements and coordinate approvals and signatures.
• Lead project revisions, amendments, and budget realignments.
• Maintain grants tracker and filing system, and update Opportunity Tracking Information System (OTIS).
• Participate in due diligence and partnership risk management.
• Strengthen capacity of IRC and partner staff in grants management through training and support.
• Provide technical guidance on donor compliance and coordinate with HQ on compliance matters.
• Oversee development and delivery of internal and external reports, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Directly supervise two Grants Managers and lead the grants unit.
• Coordinate performance management and recruitment within the department.
• Maintain professional relations and provide oversight and guidance to staff.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience in grants management in a multi-donor, multi-sector working environment.
• Demonstrated experience in an inter-departmental coordination role and the ability to communicate with and balance the priorities of a range of stakeholders.
• Extensive experience leading the successful development of multi-sector funding proposals across a range of public and private donors.
• Advanced skills in donor report drafting and compilation, including the coordination of inputs and across different departments.
• Exceptional English writing and editing skills required. Able to draft and edit detailed documents for donor submission with minimal oversight.
• In-depth knowledge of institutional donor compliance required.
• Exceptional advance planning and organizational skills. Able to effectively prioritize and follow multiple activities and deadlines simultaneously.

Skills

• Grants Management
• Multi-donor coordination
• Multi-sector Proposal Development
• Drafting Donor Reports
• Donor Compliance
• Cross-Department Coordination
• Stakeholder Engagement
• English Writing and Editing
• Advanced Planning
• Organizational Skills

Languages

English