Business Development and Grants Manager

Website DRC_ngo Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private Danish humanitarian nonprofit organization, founded in 1956. It serves as an umbrella organization for 33 member organizations. Formed after the Second World War in response to the European refugee crises caused by the Soviet invasion of Hungary in 1956, DRC has been active in large scale humanitarian projects around the world.

DRC Business Development and Grants Manager Jobs 2024 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs. DRC Ethiopia looking for “Business Development and Grants Manager”. Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or August 01, 2024.

DRC Business Development and Grants Manager Jobs 2024

The DRC has published a job vacancy announcement on July 23, 2024 for qualified Ethiopian to fill in the vacant post of Business Development and Grants Manager to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Recruiter Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Position Business Development and Grants Manager
Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Country Ethiopia
Total Vacant Post 01
Qualification University Degree
Experience Required Minimum Five years
Application Deadline August 01, 2024

Responsibilities and tasks:

Proposal development and donor engagement support

  • Lead the development of full proposals and concept notes (solicited or un-solicited), ensuring clear roles and responsibilities are assigned to the team in CO and AO, in program and support functions.
  • Consolidate proposal write ups and draft budgets from teams in a timely manner for submission to selected donors as agreed with line manager.
  • Support program development ensuring quality check and review of project proposals, concept notes and assessment reports.
  • Collate and disseminate donor-specific requirements and guidelines for tenders and proposal processes.
  • Serve as focal point for relaying updates from field to specific donors and ensure instructions on programming changes from donor are communicated to field.
  • Provide inputs during development of Consortia including drafting of pre-teaming agreements and donor-specific grants requirements.
  • Lead on the implementation of the Fundraising Strategy.

Qualification Details

  • University degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Economics, or International Development or other relevant field. An Advanced degree is preferred.
  • At least five years of professional experience in humanitarian emergency contexts with grants management responsibilities, preferable to have at least two years of experience at management level.
  • Knowledge and experience working with multiple sectors including protection, food security, WASH, Economic recovery, mine action.
  • Proven ability to lead a high performing and diverse team, manage performance, foster a positive working environment and manage issues sensitively and diplomatically.
  • Extensive knowledge of UN, US and European institutional donors and their compliance requirements with proven experience of developing successful funding proposals, contract management including consortia grants.
  • Technical expertise in Monitoring and Evaluation and Information Management.
  • A keen understanding of the complexities in the East Africa region.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Language: Full professional proficiency in English

Other Details

  • Title: Business Development & Grants Manager
  • Location:  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Employment Category:  F
  • Reporting To:  Head of program
  • Contract Duration:  December 31, 2024
  • Posting date: July 18, 2024
  • Required Employee: 1

To apply for this job please visit job.drc.ngo.