Grants Specialist – Emergency Resposne

Grants Specialist

Who are we?

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.

About the job

The Grants Specialist is responsible for the rapid scale-up of funding for the Türkiye Emergency Response, including the development of an emergency resource mobilization strategy, donor mapping and engagement, business development, grant tracking, and reporting. The Grants Specialist will also support in engagement with local partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Programme Development

• Conduct rapid donor mapping and develop donor engagement strategy
• Lead in developing and/ or reviewing concept notes, proposals, and amendments for emergency programming

Grants management and compliance

• Ensure country office compliance with grants management system (GMS)
• Lead in preparing, facilitating, and following up on grant meetings as well as in drafting, finalising, and sharing minimum set of documents required for grant meetings for emergency funding
• Lead in reporting and donor engagement

Donor compliance

• Provide training on compliance with donors’ regulations and requirements.
• Provide support to Emergency staff to ensure operational compliance of grants with guidelines and donor regulations in the areas of finance, logistics, procurement, and human resources.
• Prepare and present on donor rules and regulations during grants meetings.

Other

• Liaise with finance colleagues on budget follow up and expenditure levels of running grants
• Inductions of new colleagues
• Other tasks as identified by the Emergency Response Manager

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have

Experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in international organizations and humanitarian settings, specifically in capacity building, grants and reporting. Skills and experience in managing and coordinating with multiple partners concurrently is highly regarded;
• Previous experience in working with Syrian refugees, experience in operational capacity building of CBOs, and experience in developing an operational capacity building toolkit all strongly regarded;
• Strong level of computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point);
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility;
• Experience in developing tools, manuals, training modules and plans for the purpose of capacity building and project management;
• Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well;

Education:

• Bachelor degree in international relief and development, social sciences, public health, statistics/research methods or related relevant field. Master’s Degree is highly regarded.

Languages:

• Full professional proficiency in English

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.

Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

The Contract

Contract length: 3 months

Start date: As soon as possible

Duty station: Türkiye, Adana (with frequent travel to field)

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to www.drc.org under Vacancies. This position will be placed at G band management.

DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:

• Professionalism, impact & expertise
• Humanitarian approach & the work we do
• Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
• Culture, values & strong leadership
• Fair compensation & continuous development