Grants Management Officer

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 rotes, 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, and honesty and transparency.

Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis.

DRC Lebanon is currently delivering programming in protection, housing, infrastructure, basic assistance, livelihoods, and community development interventions. This myriad programming seeks to address the immediate needs of displaced populations and concurrently support vulnerable host populations. DRC has five offices spread throughout Lebanon in, Beirut, the Bekaa, Saida, Tripoli and Qobayat.

About the job

The Grant Officer will work with programme staff to develop high-quality and timely reports for donors and other country- and HQ-level communications. He/She will be sharing tasks and responsibilities between the DRC Lebanon Country Team (70%) and the LINKED Consortium (30%) –  a consortium funded by the EUTF (MADAD) and implemented by 4 NGOs (DRC, Mercy Corps, OXFAM and Al Majmoua) with the objective to contribute to sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic development in Lebanon.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities: (in bullet points)

• Manage reporting workflows and processes between team leaders, program manager, and the Beirut team to ensure the timely and quality development and review of reports.
• Develop and prepare high-quality, timely reports for donors, partners, and government on program progress, ensuring all donor reporting requirements are met and strategically positioned to demonstrate DRCs leadership in programming in the country context.
• Support the Grants Management Specialist and the Consortium Manager in providing timely, thorough responses to information requests from internal and external sources.
• Work closely with program MEAL staff to ensure credible, best-practice monitoring and reporting of program activities.
• Serve as main gatekeeper of high-quality reporting and communication activities for all portfolios, drafting original content and providing strategic guidance on positioning and messaging of all reporting and communications materials.
• Support the Grants Management Specialist in overseeing proposal development processes, including drafting and producing high quality concept notes and proposals.
• Increase visibility through developing strategic communication materials, such as sector profiles, impact reports, program briefings, leadership and positioning pieces, and other relevant pieces.
• Ensure compliance with donor visibility requirements and communication guidelines.
• Maintaining an up-to-date document with all donor communication and visibility guidelines
• Working with the program teams to develop visibility and communication plans for projects with the support of the Advocacy and Communications team
• Coordinating production of visibility material with DRC’s regional communication department
• As per need and relevance, support the consortium management unit (CMU) in the Consortium Technical Working Group meetings composed of focal points from each organization (Economic Recovery, Grants, MEAL, Finance Communication, Advocacy, Heads of Programmes etc. depending on priorities) to provide technical support and guidance to consortium organizations in the timely and quality implementation of the programme.
• Correctly use DRC Dynamics functionalities in area of concern

About you

• At least 2 years of professional experience with an international development organization.
• Familiarity with UN and EU donors with special attention to reporting requirements.
• Ability to represent DRC to international donors, government officials, local groups and community members.
• Advanced English proficiency and Arabic

 Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• University degree in international relations, project management, business administration, or equivalent professional qualification

• 2 years valid driving license is mandatory as you may be requested to drive the organization’s vehicle

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ 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.

We offer

Contract length:6 months (renewable based on performance and funding)

Band/Level:H

Duty Station: Beirut

Start date: 2nd of Novemeber 2020

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact [email protected]