Grants Manager

GRANTS MANAGER
The International Rescue Committee (www.Rescue.org) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities forced to flee from war or disaster.
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Reports to: Program Coordinator
This is a national position open to those with Thai or Burmese nationality
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Thailand country program was established in 1976 to assist refugees from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia and currently assists refugees and migrants from Burma. IRC Thailand operates as one of the largest and programmatically diverse humanitarian organizations providing essential services to displaced populations in Thailand. Assistance programs encompass health, education, institutional capacity building, gender-based violence prevention, water and sanitation, income generation, advocacy, protection and legal assistance.
The Grants Manager works in close coordination with the Program Coordinator and DDP and Country Director and provides support in all aspects of grants management and administration. Responsible for preparing all donor reports in coordination with the program teams, the Grants Manager will also support proposal production and project design. In order to increase the grants management capacity of field based program teams, the Grants Manager will assess need and provide training and mentoring
Primary Responsibilities
 Under the guidance of the Program Coordinator, prepare narrative program reports on schedule according to project formats prescribed by various donors, including UNHCR, DFID, BPRM, USAID, SV and other donors as required.
 Assist field offices with preparing progress reports for the Ministry of Interior, Thailand.
 Build grants management capacity of field-based program teams, particularly regarding donor reporting and data management.
 Ensure availability of and access to resource information for staff and visitors.
 Manage the electronic grants tracking and documentation systems, and ensure the proper maintenance of printed documentation systems.
 Support the other members of the Grants team and undertake their tasks in their absence.
 Assist the Program Coordinator with the day-to-day management and monitoring of projects.
 Assist the Program Coordinator with conceptualizing, designing, writing, and editing donor proposals and other grant submissions
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
 Excellent English grammar skills and writing ability
 At least 5 years experience in international humanitarian or development work or grant writing
 Computer proficient, with experience using Microsoft Word and Excel
 Ability to analyze and synthesize complex materials and documents
 Ability to work in a fast paced environment and under regular deadlines
 Excellent interpersonal skills and a flexible approach
Preferred Qualifications
 Experience of project management and M&E
 Training skills

How to apply:

Application letter and most recent CV in English stating qualifications and experience should be submitted to the IRC Human Resources Department at: Thailand.HR@Rescue.org
All applications will be treated confidentially and not returned. The IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, national origin, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or physical or mental disability. The IRC is an equal opportunity employer.