The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is an International Non-Governmental Organization that responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. In Tanzania, the IRC is supporting refugee program in Kigoma Region. The IRC is providing services in Nyarugusu, Nduta and Mtendeli refugee camps in Kigoma region. The IRC support to refugees and asylum seekers including services under the following programs: Community-Based Rehabilitation (care for disabled), Child and Youth Protection and Development, Women Empowerment/Gender-Based Violence, Reproductive Health, Mental Health Psychosocial Support and Education.

Job Summary:
The IRC seeks to recruit qualified, energetic and committed Grants Manager for the IRC Tanzania. Based in the Dar es Salaam office and reporting to the grants coordinator, the grants manager will provide grants management, business development and reporting support to the grants unit. The manager will work with technical coordinators in the following sectors Gender-Based Violence, Child Protection (including child labor project), Youth and Development, Health, Community-Based Rehabilitation, and Care for Persons with Specific Needs. The Grants Manager is required to work closely with Grants Coordinator to ensure that reports are developed and submitted in compliance with donor priorities and requirements

Awards management and compliance
(a) Submit high-quality donor reports, narrative and Financial, on a timely basis according to IRC and donor regulations.
(b) Ensure all required documents are included, complete, correct and approved by the respective Program Coordinator/s and country management.
(c) Work closely with the Program and finance teams to develop standard reporting templates and tools that will support an improved narrative, log frame, and financial reporting.
(d) Maintain knowledge of grant agreement language and regulations, serving as a knowledge resource on Assigned donors and escalating questions where needed.
(e) Raise compliance issues proactively with the Grants Coordinator.
(f) Lead grant opening meetings, quarterly grant review meetings, and grant closeout meetings in collaboration with the Grants Coordinator.
(g) Lead grant management meetings, including monthly GRMs and Budget vs Actual (BVA) to address issues of spending and manage the OTIS system for opportunities tracking.
(h) Escalate any projected underspend, Keep the Grants Coordinator informed on any projected inabilities to meet contractual obligations, report submission and spend rates/significant budget variances. Be able to proactively mitigate risks through proposing remedial solutions.

Business Development
(a) Support the development of high-quality proposals and budgets that are relevant to IRC’s Strategic Action Plan and include input from key stakeholders (finance, operations, programs, partners, etc.)
(b) Contribute to all aspects of the proposal development process – including compilation/editing of the technical narrative, development of budgets and budget narratives, drafting of required annexes, etc.

Requirements:
a) Bachelor’s degree in related field master’s degree preferred
b) At least 3 years’ experience in grant management or humanitarian program management.
c) Native-level English language writing skills and experience in writing proposals/concept notes.
d) Demonstrated field-based experience with grants management and business development.
e) Proven competency in program design and proposal writing (including logical frameworks).
f) Proven competency in budget development and management; including strong Excel skills.
g) Strong understanding and knowledge of PRM, DFID,
h) UNHCR, UNICEF, SIDA, SV, EU/ECHO and other donor rules and regulations.
i) Good time management and coordination skills.
j) Ability to work and lead tasks independently while being a strong team player

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