Manager, Grants Administration & Reporting in Lebanon at International Medical Corps

JOB SUMMARY: The Grants Administration and Reporting Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with general donor regulations, grant specific requirements, donor communication, reports, as well as a range of regular and ad hoc reports and communication tools used for both internal and external dissemination of information. Additionally, this position will ensure that all information and data collected from the field is compiled, documented, analyzed and reported in a results-based and timely manner for country program mission internal purposes and as per donor requirements. The position will support training and development of IMC staff and partners to improve and standardize reporting and proposal development. S/he is also responsible for developing high quality communication products, highlighting IMC program activities for external audiences.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Grants Information management

• In coordination with Country Director or Deputy Country Director and MEAL management (as applicable by different country structure), ensure timely compilation of program and project data to comply with internal, donor, and sector coordination reporting requirements by deadline;

• Support the development and drafting of concept notes, full proposals, modification requests, and supporting documents according to the program management tool;

• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of grants, donor compliance, and budget conditions and status;

• Provide assistance in preparation of budgets and in the analysis and evaluation grant performance and budget burn rates in coordination with program and finance personnel;

• Assist program senior management reviewing Budget vs Actual (BVA) reports to address and escalate any projected underspend; as well as projected inabilities to meet contractual obligations;

• Organize and participate in grant kick off and grant review meetings and provide advisory assistance to program staff;

• Maintain grants filing system for all country program grants, including agreements, proposals, revisions, reports, etc;

• Conduct regular review, with project teams and HQ, of contract delivery and performance against indicators (project and contract indicators);

• Maintain a broad and deep understanding of donor policies, regulations and procedures and build this knowledge among programs and operations team members;

• Liaise with in-country, regional and headquarters on grant management activities, including ad hoc requests for information and updates;

• Compile and respond to information requests from all IMC HQ offices.

Reporting

• Assist in donor relations; participate in calls with IMC's donors, represent IMC country mission at donor meetings as required; and communicate relevant priorities to donors and internal business development;

• Ensure tools and processes are adequate and in place for purpose to collect relevant quantitative and qualitative information required for reporting to a range of stakeholders;

• Develop standard reporting templates and tools that will support improved narrative, log frame and financial reporting;

• Provide regular situation analysis (security, political, media, from other agencies/actors), regarding humanitarian needs and data collection from program activities;

• Support the development of communication tools (for internal and external use), including maps, case studies, and info graphics;

• Provide editing and quality assurance of all internal and external reports for review by the Management prior to dissemination;

• Support program team and local partners in activities reporting through the capacity building trainings, development of standardized information and reporting tools;

• Maintain a donor-reporting schedule and share with relevant staff on a timely basis;

• Support information flow from the field, regionally and with headquarters.

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily comprehensive.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically, a bachelor's degree in social sciences, Business Administration, International Development and/or in a relevant field of study. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Typically, 7+ years of relevant and progressive experience in related field, including at least 3 years of experience with an international humanitarian organization;

• Experience writing proposals and managing information related to large-scale program development and/or emergency response;

• Experience and understanding of institutional donor policies, guidelines, strategies, and reporting to donors (USAID, OFDA, BPRM, UN, UNHCR, OCHA, ECHO, DFID);

• International experience and strong understanding of country context of assignment;

• Demonstrated analytical, motivational, communication, project conceptualization and planning skills;

• Strong leadership and communication skills, ability to lead and coordinate processes across several departments;

• Ability to juggle competing priorities, meet demanding deadlines and work under pressure in unstable security environments;

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently;

• Excellent inter-personal, cultural, and diplomatic skills;

• Ability to effectively present information (both written and verbally) and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers in the field and HQ, counterparts, senior government;

• Outstanding organizational and self-motivation skills;

• Excellent ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced and constantly changing environment;

• Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well;

• Be creative and possess the ability to work with limited resources;

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively;

• Competent in MS Excel, Word, Power Point, and tools useful in information management and program report;

Additional Technical or Language Requirements

Please note, for Lebanon-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in Lebanon. Since the position is a national role, we are unable to progress applications that would require sponsorship. Fluency in Arabic and English languages required.

Ethical Conduct at International Medical Corps

As part of a global, humanitarian team dedicated to saving lives, easing suffering, and building self-reliance, International Medical Corps staff are responsible for adhering to our Code of Conduct and Ethics and for knowing and abiding by International Medical Corps policies and standards. All staff play a vital role in preventing violations of our Code of Conduct and Ethics, including conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption, and any kind of exploitation or abuse. International Medical Corps is also committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment free of harassment, bullying, and other misconduct, enabling staff to build and maintain professional, respectful working relationships.

International Medical Corps prioritizes safeguarding the populations with whom we work from exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children and adults at risk, and/or any form of trafficking in persons. International Medical Corps is committed to engaging members of crisis-affected communities to participate in meaningful ways in a crisis response, including making informed decisions about the assistance they receive, mitigating potential risks, and holding us accountable for the commitments we make. All staff are expected to support International Medical Corps’ culture of accountability toward our stakeholders, particularly the crisis-affected communities and individuals we serve.

As part of International Medical Corps’ commitment to a speak-up culture and as one of the primary ways we collectively hold ourselves accountable for complying with the ethical principles and standards of conduct outlined in the Code of Conduct and Ethics, all staff are required to report suspected or actual misconduct or violations of organizational policies. Our Code of Conduct and Ethics and Whistleblower Policy prohibit any form of retaliation against whistleblowers or individuals who report a concern in good faith. Staff who violate these protections may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or contractual relationship with International Medical Corps.

Equal Opportunities

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.