The Role
Manage the full grant lifecycle, including mechanism design, proposal calls, eligibility screening, evaluations, agreements, payments, compliance, risk mitigation, beneficiary support, reporting, audits, closure, and archiving. Maintain grant trackers and dashboards, improve workflows, coordinate with finance and procurement teams, and guide a junior officer. Ensure donor requirements, procurement rules, expenditure eligibility, documentation, and contractual obligations are consistently met.
Summary Generated by Built In
This is a remote position.
Responsibilities:
● Design grant mechanisms and prepare calls for proposals, including applicant guidelines, forms, budgets, eligibility criteria and evaluation tools.
● Coordinate call publication, applicant information sessions and documented Q&A, ensuring transparency and equal treatment.
● Manage application registration, completeness and eligibility screening; support evaluation committees and prepare evaluation records, reports and award recommendations.
● Prepare and review grant agreements and amendments, ensuring alignment with approved activities, budgets, schedules, payment terms and donor requirements.
● Oversee grant implementation follow-up, beneficiary reporting, deadlines, risks and corrective actions; guide the Junior Grants and Procurement Officer.
● Coordinate with Finance and Administration on payment requests, prefinancing, financial reports and expenditure checks; flag ineligible costs or missing evidence.
● Monitor contractual obligations, grant risks, procurement compliance, delays and sensitive cases; recommend mitigation and escalate significant issues.
● Train and guide beneficiaries on grant conditions, reporting, procurement, visibility and audit requirements; develop practical guidance and templates.
● Ensure complete grant files, audit readiness and proper closure, including final reports, expenditure verification, balance payments or fund recovery, and archiving. ● Maintain grant trackers and reporting dashboards; improve templates, workflows and procedures in coordination with the Procurement and Grants Manager
Requirements
Requirements:
● Master’s degree in project management, law, finance, public/business administration, international development or a related field.
● At least 5 years’ relevant experience in grants, project or contract management, financial control, or donor-funded projects.
● Experience with calls for proposals, evaluation and award procedures, grant agreements, beneficiary reporting and compliance checks.
● Strong knowledge of grant procedures, donor compliance, expenditure eligibility, procurement principles, risk management and audit trails; EU/AFD or international donor experience is an advantage.
● Strong analytical, drafting, coordination and organisational skills; able to manage multiple files, identify risks and support a junior officer.
● Proficient in Excel and common office tools. Excellent written and spoken English; French is an asset.
Benefits
What we offer:
● Competitive Salary Package: Receive a pay package that matches your skills and experience.
● Vacation and Sick Leave credits: Enjoy vacation and sick leave credits to maintain work-life balance.
● Health Coverage: Get medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
● Government-Mandated Benefi ts: Full coverage of all statutory benefi ts like SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG.
● Learning Opportunities: Access training, certifi cations, and mentorship to grow your career.
● Team Engagement: Join team-building activities and wellness programs.
● Modern Tools: Use the latest technology to excel in your role.
● Career Growth: Clear paths for promotion and professional development.
● Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse, supportive, and collaborative global team.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in project management, law, finance, public or business administration, international development, or a related field
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in grants, project or contract management, financial control, or donor-funded projects
- Experience with calls for proposals, evaluation and award procedures, grant agreements, beneficiary reporting, and compliance checks
- Strong knowledge of grant procedures, donor compliance, expenditure eligibility, procurement principles, risk management, and audit trails
- EU, AFD, or international donor experience
- Strong analytical, drafting, coordination, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple files, identify risks, and support a junior officer
- Proficiency in Excel and common office tools
- Excellent written and spoken English
- French language proficiency
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The Company
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