Grants Coordinator - Africa CDC SLL - Based in Cairo (Re-Advertisement)

Jobnumber
S01920
Contract Type
Contractor
Closing date
‎15-Jan-‎2023
Posting Start Date
‎23-Dec-‎2022
Location
EGYPT
Duty Station
Cairo
Duty Station Status
N/A
Duration
‎11 Months
Accompanied Status
N/A
Grade
Not applicable

Organizational Context

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is
the world 's largest humanitarian organization, with a network of ‎192-member
National Societies. The overall aim of IFRC is "to inspire, encourage,
facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by
National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering
and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and
peace in the world." IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of
vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and
other crises.
IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
(Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International
Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of IFRC is guided by the following
fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence,
voluntary service, unity, and universality.
IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva,
Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i)
National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global
Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management
Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services.
IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North
Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The IFRC also has country cluster
delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva
Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise
the IFRC Secretariat.
The Agenda for Renewal provides a vision for how the IFRC sees its role in the
implementation of Strategy ‎2030. The Agenda for Renewal ensures that the IFRC
provides strategic and operational membership coordination, National Society
Development services and represents the collective with humanitarian diplomacy
and advocacy.
The IFRC Secretariat work is guided by its Plan & Budget ‎2021-‎2025,
articulated around five strategic priorities: Climate and Environmental
Crises, Evolving Crises and Disasters, Growing gaps in health and wellbeing,
Migration and Identity, Values Power and Inclusion. The Plan & Budget
‎2021-‎2025 also defines three enablers: Engaged, Accountable, Trusted.
This position will provide essential grant management and coordination
function for an exciting new partnership with Africa Centre for Disease
Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Mastercard Foundation.

Job Purpose

To provide grant management and coordination of the Africa CDC and Mastercard
Foundation 'Saving Lives and Livelihood' (SLL) programme in ‎55 countries in
Africa. Act as IFRC's focal point for the, including coordinating
relationships with Africa CDC, Mastercard Foundation, IFRC Regional Offices,
Geneva and National Societies.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

In close coordination with the SLL Programme Management Unit (PMU) the
postholder will:
* Monitoring effective stewardship of Mastercard Foundation funds in line with partner expectations related to implementation, reporting and visibility.
* Support National Society lead applicants in their grant management role towards Africa CDC and Mastercard Foundation
* Ensure that relevant internal stakeholders (technical departments in Geneva, Africa region, MENA region) and National Societies delivering the SLL programme are well informed and compliant with on donor expectations and requirements
* Monitor progress and performance towards deliverables, identify risks and inform management of actions to be taken to mitigate risks.
* Plan, convene and follow up on regular coordination meetings, and provide input to global meetings.
* Share information regularly with stakeholders to ensure that grant requirements are well understood and acted upon, and respond to queries in a timely and accurate manner.
* Lead on amendments to or new negotiations of contractual terms in liaison with legal team and other relevant colleagues.
* Take the lead on gathering and quality- checking updated documentation and budgets to feed into any modification requests, or subsequent year proposals.
* Facilitate review process of revised documents and budgets, ensuring technical teams' inputs are included and taken into consideration for finalisation.
* Ensure linkages, synergies and cross-fertilisation with Community Healthcare Workforce programme with Africa CDC.
* Ensure that all relevant materials, documents and meetings are available in relevant languages.
* Provide support to senior management in key internal/external dialogues on SLL.
* Work closely with PMER to ensure that reporting requirements are adhered to, and that IFRC and National Societies provide timely and quality reporting to the donor.
* Work closely with communications to ensure that visibility requirements are met.
* Promote a culture of accountability across all stakeholders.
* Document and promote good practices, knowledge management and institutional learning and advise on lessons learned, best practices and technical innovation to be included in IFRC plans and project designs.
* Travel when required
* Any other duty as required by the Head the PMU

Job Duties and Responsibilities (continued)

Duties applicable to all staff
‎1. Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat 's
goals
‎2. Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent
principles
‎3. Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be
assigned by the line manager

Education

• University degree in relevant discipline (ex. g. International Relations, Marketing, Humanitarian Affairs, Business Administration, Economics, Finance) - Required


• Masters' degree in relevant discipline (ex. g. International Relations, Marketing, Humanitarian Affairs, Business Administration, Economics, Finance) - Preferred


• Relevant professional training courses (Red Cross/Red Crescent related, humanitarian and development sector, management) - Preferred

Experience

• At least ‎5 years relevant experience in managing relations with donors and partners - Required


• Experience of working with multilateral partners and foundations e.g. European Commission, development banks, specialized funds, corporate foundations and trusts - Required


• Experience of managing complex, major grants - Required


• Experience of managing Mastercard Foundation funding - Preferred


• Experience in managing relations with multiple stakeholders including donors and partners - Required


• Work experience with Red Cross Red Crescent, other international organizations, large NGOs and/or governmental development agencies - Preferred


• Experience of developing winning funding proposals and grant applications - Required


• Experience of developing and implementing funding plans - Required

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

• Proven grant management skills - Required


• Excellent project management and coordination skills - Required


• Demonstrated ability to negotiate funding agreements, to structure financial instruments, and to navigate complex funding mechanisms - Required


• Ability to navigate complex funding instruments and requirements - Required


• Outstanding networking, representational, communication and negotiation skills contributing to a client-focused culture - Required


• Experience in identifying and articulating issues, risks and priorities that need to be brought to the attention of senior management - Required


• Proven ability of donor communications, proposals and reporting - Required


• Track record in producing high quality work within short deadlines and ability to make effective, timely decisions - Required


• High degree of discretion, tact and sensitivity in dealing with internal and external clients and stakeholders at all levels - Required


• Highly organized, with ability to work a strong team player - Required


• Ability to coordinate with teams based in different geographic locations - Required


• Ability to work in a multicultural, multilingual, multi-disciplinary environment - Required


• Excellent communication, presentation, diplomacy and negotiation skills - Required


• Excellent networking and relationship building skills - Required


• Strong budgeting and finance management skills - Required


• Demonstrated skills in analytical and strategic thinking - Required


• Track record in producing high quality work under short deadlines and ability to manage competing priorities under pressure - Required


• Excellent writing and editing skills in English and French - Required
  Language


• Fluently spoken and written English - Required


• Fluently spoken and written French, Arabic or Portuguese - Preferred


• Good command of another IFRC official language - Preferred

Competencies, Values and Comments

• Values: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability


• Core competencies: Communication; Collaboration and teamwork; Judgement and decision making; National society and customer relations; Creativity and innovation; Building trust


• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The IFRC ensures equal employment opportunities.