Closing date 22 Dec 2023
NRC has had a presence in Uganda since 1997 with its Country Office in Kampala and two areas offices; 1). In Arua that oversees operations for West Nile refugee hosting districts of Yumbe, Terego, Madi Okollo, Arua (urban) and Adjumani and 2). Southwestern Area Office in Kampala that responds to programmes in the Districts of Kampala (urban), Kikube, Kisoro, Bundibugyo, and Isingiro.

The position sitting in Country office contributes to interventions in WASH, Protection from Violence (PfV), Education in Emergencies (EiE), Livelihood and Food Security and, Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA). The overall objective of the NRC Uganda programme is to provide relevant, timely humanitarian assistance and protection to vulnerable displacement affected communities through integrated and durable solutions-focused programming, supported by advocacy actions

What we are looking for:

The Grants Manager will contribute to achieving quality programming by leading effective grants management processes across Uganda operations. The Grants Manager is responsible for supporting budget holders to ensure donor compliance across the project portfolio, to lead on the development of high quality and timely donor reports and other external products and to lead on project revision processes and support on grant agreement negotiations. The Grants Manager will support the fundraising strategy and support responsible growth of the grants portfolio by providing insight on funding trends, leading on proposal development processes and supporting donor engagement as delegated by the Head of Programme. The Grants Manager will be responsible for the completion of key mandatory activities under NRC’s Project Cycle Management (PCM) framework and will contribute to supporting a culture of accountability and high performance.

What you will do:

Strategic Fundraising & Donor Engagement. In collaboration with the Programme Unit, lead the development of NRC’s fundraising strategy. This includes the mapping of donor policy and priorities and their alignment with NRC’s programmatic and advocacy goals. The Grant Manager will play a key role in maintaining strong donor relationships with strategic funding partners, as delegated by the Head of Programmes.
Partnerships. Collaborate with the partnership focal point to ensure donor requirements are reflected in the Project Implementation Agreements and modification requests), and ensure they are in line with donor requirements/ procedures and captures accurate information. Contribute to the development of NRC’s partnership and localization approaches and strategy, including through the integration of partnerships into the country strategy.
Consortia. As delegated by the Head of Programme, play a leading role in NRC’s strategic engagement in consortia. This includes engaging in the development and strengthening of consortium governance structures.
Risk Management. Lead NRC Uganda due diligence processes relating to grant agreements and partnerships, in collaboration with the Risk and Compliance team. This includes the review of donor contracts or equivalent and coordinating with other relevant NRC Uganda departments. The Grant Manager will provide technical support, training and capacity building to other NRC Local partners and private institutions on donor compliance issues. Work with other departments to ensure relevant grant documentation required is ready and available for audits.
Coordination and Representation. Engage in networking, information gathering and context analysis that contributes to NRC’s ability to make strategic and informed decisions regarding fundraising and partnership in support of NRC’s programmatic goals. As delegated by the Head of Programme, actively engage in NRC’s regional and/or global grants and partnerships initiatives.
Budget Development. In coordination with the Finance Manager, support the Head of Programmes with the development of top-down budgets for all funding opportunities and ensure consistency between budget and other proposal documents, as well as compatibility with donor compliance requirements.
Line Management. Line management of the Grants team, to ensure timely and quality completion of tasks. This includes ensuring that the NRC Uganda Grants team maintain high quality and accurate information management systems for Grants.
Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

What you will bring:

Three years of relevant experience in donor relations and grants management within a relevant context (e.g., with institutional humanitarian and development donors)
Experience working in complex environments and with Displacement affected people;
Good understanding of donor rules and regulations Knowledge of institutional donors’ rules, regulations, priorities, and compliance requirements - NMFA, UNHCR, DFID, ECHO etc
Proven skills and experience in report and proposal development and working with multiple donors;
Good personal organisational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure;
Willingness to travel to area offices and work in difficult environment according to travel requirements.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
What we offer:

Duty station: Kampala, Uganda
Contract: 12 months (Renewable based on funding, performance and need for position)
Travel: up to 30%
Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s regional salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions
NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
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Important information about the application process:

Internal candidates only: please click on ‘opportunity Marketplace’ on NRC People to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site.
When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
This role is open to candidates of Ugandan Nationality only!
If you have any questions about this role, please email eay.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.
Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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