Grants Manager Job at Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team

Responsibilities:

• Leading on the co-design and development of new models of granting in the region
• Analysing the previous impact of grants in the region and making recommendations for future iterations of the granting program to align with Hub priorities
• Collaborate with ESA Hub team to manage grantmaking workflow and calendars, including:
  • Coordinating application processes and managing incoming grant proposals
  • Assessing grant applications and coordinating an equitable and inclusive review process to effectively analyse the quality and potential impact of proposals
  • Leading selection/approval meetings with reviewers (internal and external facing)
  • Ensure Conflict of Interest standards are met my participating partners
  • Preparing and sending funding agreement documentation to grant recipients
  • Working with the ESA Hub’s Communications Associate to roll out effective communications to support and promote the program
  • Managing and monitoring grants, through the review of reports and project visits
  • Integrating MERL data workflows across all programs
  • Managing the creation and adherence to reporting documentation through qualitative and quantitative reports
  • Collaboratively evaluate, develop, implement new and refresh ways of managing the ESA Hub’s workflows, processes, and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy
  • Contributing to the ESA Hub’s Business Development strategy through the potential raising of funds for future granting programs

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in Nairobi, Kenya with ability to travel regularly in Eastern & Southern Africa
• At least 5 years of grants management experience, including sub-award management and grantee management
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field . Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience leading, coordinating and facilitating grants
• Experience working collaboratively with key stakeholders
• Experience in program design and implementation
• Proven creativity and critical thinking through conceptualizing impactful programs
• Experience managing budgets
• A commitment to effective relationship building with colleagues and community members
• Fluency in English
• Empathy and understanding
• A good sense of humour and willingness to learn
• Driven, goal-oriented and strives for continuous improvement
• Comfortable with working with a global team (e.g. willing to adjust with varying time zones)
• A passion for humanitarian and development work, and a deep commitment to community-led change, which must be demonstrated through prior experiences

Desirable

• Fluency in other languages (particularly Spanish, French, Arabic, Swahili or Portuguese)
• Experience in writing contracts, and other policies / procedures
• Experience of integrating mentorship or peer-to-peer support across workflows
• Experience of engaging with, or being part of a community group
• Experience working remotely and leading projects/activities and coaching team members globally