Turkey: Grant Manager

Shafak was officially established in 10-10-2013 (registration no. 27-016-129). It was founded during the early months of the Syrian Crisis in 2011. At its core, Shafak is a grassroots NGO that was formed by Syrians for Syrians, with the intent of addressing the needs of their life with dignity, equality and humanity with a focus on sustainability and autonomy.

Shafak is an impartial, independent, non-profit NGO that exists for the express purpose of providing humanitarian services to vulnerable people regardless of political or religious affiliations and on the long run to contribute to recover and rebuilding the society on freedom, justice and equality basis.

Job code:

161010

Role Purpose

The Grants Manager serves as the primary grant and proposal writer, manages funder relationships, engages in compliance reporting, and supports special project initiatives. This position requires strong writing, data analysis, program budgeting, project management skills, with an emphasis on grant compliance and outcome measurement.

Location:

HQ/Gaziantep

Reporting lines:

Reports to: Programs Director

Supervises: Grant Officer

Budget Responsibility: None

Key areas of accountability and responsibilities:

Strategic Management

1. Participates in strategic planning as a member of the senior management team

2. Ability to monitor and apply grants regulations related to foundations

3. Knowledge of and experience in philanthropy and the non-profit sector

4. Understanding of foundation’s program areas and mission

Leadership and Problem Solving Capacity

1. Demonstrated experience in formulating and implementing policies and procedures

2. Ability to think and act decisively about program and operational issues

3. Capacity to group abstract ideas and form coherent picture

4. Ability to objectively analyse a situation and evaluate pros and cons of any course of action

Support grant proposal development/submission

1. Support program teams in proposals writing, preparing and organizing materials for proposals, and submitting and monitoring grant applications

2. Submit grant applications with Coordination with Programs Manager

Maintain grant compliance and reporting, including outcome measurement and grant budgets

1. Rresponsibility for meeting high standards of effectiveness, timeliness, and completeness.

2. Monitor and maintain the funder reporting schedules and requirements.

3. Track progress toward organizational and programmatic outcomes and goals.

4. Request reimbursements and drawdowns as needed

5. Assemble all necessary supporting materials and documents including budget reports, outcome

6. Manage third-party Social Compliance audit providers, as needed

   Required Qualifications and Experience

   • Substantial experience in grant management.
   • Master degree in finance, development or other social sciences or experience that could be evaluated as commensurate
   • Robust experience of emergency programme cycle management, and experience of working within a complex and matrix structure
   • Demonstrable experience successfully managing funds from a range of donors e.g. DFID, UN Grants etc.
   • Experience in international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management
   • Familiar with effective financial and budgetary control
   • Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
   • Previous experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others
   • Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
   • Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
   • Ability to work under stress

Please Submit your up to date CV with a cover letter in a single document to Career@shafak.org by closing date November 6, 2016 5.30PM (Turkish local time). Indicate the Job Code and Position applied for on the subject line.

Note that any application without the Job Code may not be processed.
Shafak is an equal opportunity employer and female
candidates are encouraged to apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.