Funding and Grants Advisor at Norwegian Church Aid - NCA

Funding and Grants Advisor

Employer: Norwegian Church Aid - NCA

Employment: Full-Time | Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 5 years ago

Deadline: Submition date is over

Norwegian Church Aid works with people and organizations in 24 countries around the world to eradicate poverty. In Ethiopia, Norwegian Church Aid has been working since 1974 in short-term emergency responses and long-term development programs. Our intervention in Ethiopia (2020-2024) focuses on five development programs: Climate Resilient WASH, GBV/SRH, Peace Building, Faith-Based Climate action, and Humanitarian Emergency. In order to save lives and protect vulnerable people during emergencies, we provide humanitarian assistance occurring in the country. Norwegian Church Aid is a member of the ACT Alliance. The ACT Alliance is a coalition of organizations working together in over 140 countries to create positive and sustainable change in people’s lives. Currently, NCA Ethiopia is getting funds from the Norwegian government, NORAD, UN agencies, other institutional donors like ECHO and SIDA and private funds and it has the ambition to diversify its funding base, manage well its existing and consortium funded projects. Accordingly, we would like to invite and interested applicants and hire qualified candidates for the Funding and Grants Advisor position. Job Summary: The post holder will report to the Country Representative and works in collaboration with thematic Heads/budget holders. S/he is accountable for grant management especially donor and NCA HO and CO compliance adherence within the grant’s portfolio, fundraising, and proposal writeups. This will support increasing the country office grants portfolio through the smooth running of grant management. S/he proactively and closely works with NCA HO, CO, partners, and funding organizations and a wide range of multilateral and bilateral donors to maximize quality grant management as well as donor compliance adherence and practices; The position requires a highly motivated individual with strong personal integrity and commitment to cooperate with respective budget holders and corresponding partners. The Advisor should also demonstrate excellent communication skill in English language and strong interpersonal skills is required. Evident exposure of INGOs and working in partnership with faith-based actors is a plus. Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate NCA/E’s regular fund-raising plans, grants management process, and application process. Engage in mapping and identification of potential donors to NCA/E, and regularly update the management and budget holders. Participate in partner selection processes, and jointly with finance and budget holders facilitate project kick-off events. Participate in fundraising and proposal application writeups coordinate this with NCA and partner staffs. Formulate and implement effective grant compliance management systems. Ensures project activities are implemented in line with an approved project proposal and funding agreement documents. Initiate, draft and manage agreement documents along with respective budget holders Responsible to ensure the donor reports (both narrative as well as financial) and required documents are submitted timely to respective donors. Liaises regularly with all key internal staff to ensure there is a joined-up approach to the management of grants with regards to compliance requirements. Serves as a resource person for project related documentation. Provides fundraising ad grants management training to NCA and partner staffs. Responsible for periodic review and analysis of project grants and advise the management to mitigate funding gaps. Provide regular updates to the management on the status of grants and provide a final check of all donor contractual correspondence (reporting, amendments, etc) to relevant budget holders. Facilitate Create a suitable approach to work and support staff, partners and funding agencies on financial and project matters Area of Specialization/Focus: Fundraising, donor mapping, proposal writeups & advice on grant compliance and management Reporting to: Country Representative Length of Contract: One year with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds Salary: As per the organizations' scale Required qualifications: MSc/MA in Finance, Project Management, or Economics. Minimum of 5 years demonstrated proposal writeup, fundraising and grant management experience preferably in the International humanitarian or development organization. Proven skills in planning, organizing, follow-up, and coordination of different activities. Knowledge of the global funding and grants framework and national context in the INGO sector. Excellent in teaming up and skills to promote effective collaboration within and across different program and finance departments and partner organizations. Strong written and oral communication skills in English. Proven track record in leading application writeup, grant management, donor mapping, visibility assessment, and reporting. Personal qualities: Ability to work under pressure and able meeting deadlines. Able to maintain the motivation of self and others. Strong personal integrity and commitment. Detail-oriented in following up and networking. Excellent computer basic skills and keen to learn relevant software used by NCA.