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International Rescue Committee

Global humanitarian nonprofit delivering emergency relief

Grants and Partnerships Coordinator - Grants and Partnerships

Proposal ManagementPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeBamako, MaliNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master’s degree in international development, social sciences, or an equivalent field is required.
  • At least five years of experience in grants coordination, preferably with an international nongovernmental organization focused on emergency and/or humanitarian response.
  • Advanced English and French writing and editing skills, including at least three years of experience writing donor reports and proposals for donors such as the U.S. government and European donors.
  • Experience submitting proposals within consortia, as either a lead organization or a partner.
  • Knowledge of major international donor regulations, including those of ECHO, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, FCDO, the European Union, the U.S. government, United Nations agencies, and the World Bank; and demonstrated experience developing major proposals for these entities or overseeing compliance for grant reports and contracts.
  • Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with donors to negotiate and influence positive outcomes.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise teams and ensure objectives are achieved effectively.
  • Strong organizational, time-management, and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
  • Interpersonal, cross-cultural, and diplomatic skills for working effectively in a multicultural environment.
  • Proficiency with office tools, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel, and email systems.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English and French.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure IRC Mali’s proposal and concept-note development processes are well managed and coordinated with leadership, programs, finance, and operations teams, with clear roles and responsibilities and quality submissions delivered on time.
  • Support the Deputy Director of Programs and Country Director in identifying funding opportunities, strengthening relationships with existing partners and donors, and updating the country program’s business development strategy to align with context and the Country Program Strategic Action Plan.
  • Prepare and facilitate Go/No Go meetings for funding opportunities as needed, ensuring discussions and program design align with the country strategic action plan’s partnership ambition, IRC Mali’s programmatic approach, and IRC business development guidance.
  • Promote and coordinate partner engagement in program development efforts.
  • Track and analyze donors’ strategic directions and share relevant information with teams.
  • Participate in developing and managing project budgets with Finance to align resources with proposed activities and include appropriate costs.
  • Coordinate management of IRC Mali’s grant portfolio.
  • Ensure the grants team understands IRC and donor policies and grant portfolio specifications, and applies IRC standards and procedures.
  • Provide regular updates to country program leadership on new proposal development and grant management.
  • Review donor reports for accuracy, quality, and compliance with donor requirements, including editing, translation, and drafting contributions as needed.
  • Support grants managers in submitting reports on time.
  • Coordinate the grants team’s reporting on project achievements, dissemination of donor requirements, and management of key project and portfolio information.
  • Provide technical support to project managers for project-cycle meetings; coordinate project-opening and closing meetings in exceptional circumstances; and improve coordination and effectiveness of grant-related services within the country program.
  • Oversee use of grant-management tools to support rigorous project implementation monitoring and proactively identify potential challenges.
  • Work with the grants team and the Regional Program and Award Support team to manage project amendments and extensions as needed while maintaining strong donor relationships.
  • Serve as the country-level primary contact for grants and compliance matters, advise grants team members and other staff, and contact the IRC Regional Program and Award Support team for additional assistance as needed.
  • Ensure the grant information-management and filing system is consistently applied and important documents are properly and accessibly archived.
  • Ensure quality management of subgrants in line with IRC’s Partnership Excellence for Equality and Results System, including subgrant start-up, implementation monitoring, management and accountability, and proper closeout.
  • Help define partner scopes during pre-award phases and manage partners during proposal development, including coordinating teaming agreements and communicating requested technical and budget contributions.
  • Review partner subaward approval documents, pre-award assessments, subaward agreements, and amendments prepared by the grants team for compliance and accuracy.
  • Work with relevant departments on partner capacity assessments and monitoring subaward partner performance; ensure contractual relationships are reviewed and feedback is provided promptly.
  • Coordinate with IRC’s program and partnership lead to support and monitor partner project implementation, ensure compliance, quality results, and timely reporting; organize PEERS partnership opening, review, and closing meetings; coordinate program and finance/compliance monitoring visits; and ensure IRC and donor rules are followed throughout the project cycle.
  • Maintain appropriate records of all grant and subgrant documents to ensure transparency and accountability.
  • Work with country program leadership and relevant regional focal points to maintain regular donor contact and represent IRC at donor meetings, proposal-development discussions, and coordination platforms when requested by the Deputy Director of Programs.
  • Improve the country office’s profile with donors and partners by regularly updating and sharing country and sector fact sheets in English and French in collaboration with the communications lead.
  • Work with the communications officer and sector coordinators to develop communication materials, including brochures, fact sheets, briefing notes, and newsletters, promoting IRC activities.
  • Implement the country program’s communications strategy and ensure key information is disseminated internally and externally.
  • Support the communications officer in training staff on communication strategies and developing success stories and articles, such as blogs, documenting staff experiences in the field.
  • Directly supervise and coach grants and partnership managers, providing regular support and ongoing training.
  • Set clear objectives, discuss expectations, and regularly provide performance feedback to support staff members’ professional development.
  • Coordinate training and mentoring for country program staff, focusing on donor compliance, program reporting, proposal preparation, subgrant management, partnerships, and communication strategies.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous grants coordination experience with an international nongovernmental organization focused on emergency and/or humanitarian response is preferred.
  • Prior professional experience in Africa, ideally in post-conflict or conflict settings, is highly valued.
  • Specialization in health, nutrition, protection, education, water, sanitation and hygiene, governance, economic recovery and development, or emergency response is an asset.

About the Company

International Rescue Committee

Global humanitarian nonprofit delivering emergency relief

Emergency relief and long-term support provider active in 40+ countries and 26 U.S. cities, offering health, education, safety, economic, and protection services to people affected by conflict, displacement, or disasters. It runs refugee resettlement, mental health care, primary healthcare, vocational training, and protection programs, with operations that combine direct services and advocacy. Its distinct approach comes from a large global footprint, extensive field experience, a focus on dignity and resilience, and evidence-based programs supported by initiatives like the Airbel Impact Lab. The goal is to lessen suffering, protect human rights, and help communities recover and thrive through inclusive, long-term strategies that empower those affected by crises.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$500K
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1933

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