AVIS DE RECRUTEMENT D'UN (01) UN GRANTS MANAGER
SANGARÉ/NABOHO W.Jacqueline
CONSEIL NORVÉGIEN POUR LES RÉFUGIES (NRC) RECHERCHE UN GRANTS MANAGER
Lieu d'affectation Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
Diplôme ou niveau NP
JOB DESCRIPTION
About the Context
NRC is currently working in Burkina Faso, with staff dedicated to assisting people affected by conflict. Its humanitarian interventions are based on its programming expertise in the Core Competencies of Shelter,Site Management, Education, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Protection from Violence, along with Information Counselling and legal Assistance (ICLA) to vulnerable displaced people.
Find out more about NRC https://www.nrc.no/ and Watch this short video to see NRC in action https://vimeo.com/736782633
What we are looking for
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Grants Manager to drive partnerships, lead grant development and management, and proactively pursue diverse funding opportunities across for NRC’s operations in Burkina Faso.
In this pivotal role, you will contribute to ensuring the delivery of high-quality programming by supporting budget holders with donor compliance, spearheading timely and accurate donor reporting, and managing project revisions and grant negotiations.
You will play an integral role in contributing to the country’s fundraising strategy and supporting the expansion of the grants portfolio—tracking funding trends, leading proposal development, and engaging with donors as delegated. Additionally, you will be responsible for key activities withing NRC’s Project Cycle Management (PCM) framework, promoting a culture of accountability and performance.
As the Grants Manager, you will facilitate partnership development with other NGOs and support the team in effective partnership management.
What you will do
Fundraising & Donor Engagement : Lead the development of NRC’s fundraising strategy in coordination with the Programme Unit, ensuring alignment with donor priorities and NRCs programmatic and advocacy goals. Maintain and strengthen relationships with key donors, as delegated. Partnerships:Collaborate with the partnerships focal point to ensure agreements and modifications meet donor requirements. Support the development of NRC’s localization strategy, tools, and partner capacity building, incorporating learning and feedback. Consortia:Support NRCs engagement in consortia, including development of governance frameworks, as delegated by the Head of Programme. Risk Management : Lead due diligence processes for grants and partnerships with the Risk &Compliance team. Provide technical support and training on donor compliance and ensure key grant documentation is audit-ready. Coordination & Representation:Contribute to strategic decision-making through stakeholder engagement, networking, and context analysis. Represent NRC in relevant regional and global grants or partnerships initiatives. Budget Development:In collaboration with the Finance Manager, support the Head of Programmes with the development of top-down budgets, overall proposal budgeting and ensure coherence between budgets, narratives, and donor compliance standards. Line Management:Supervise the Grants team, ensuring timely delivery, quality outputs, and solid information management systems.
Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position Job Description Grants Manager
What you will bring
Professional Competencies
Three years of relevant experience in donor relations and grants management within a relevant context (e.g., with institutional humanitarian and development donors) Masters level degree in a relevant field or bachelor with relevant experience Experience working in complex environments and with Displacement affected people; Good understanding of donor rules and regulations Knowledge of institutional donors’ rules, regulations, priorities, and compliance requirements – NMFA, UNHCR, DFID, ECHO etc Proven skills and experience in report and proposal development and working with multiple donors; Willingness to travel to area offices and work in difficult environment according to travel Excellent written and oral communication skills in both French English.
Context Related Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Solid organisational and team working skills. Good cultural awareness and sensitivity. Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision. Able to demonstrate experience of writing high quality reports and proposals. Able to demonstrate ability to solve complex problems. Able to demonstrate experience of contributing to positive organisational change. Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector. Good ICT skills, particularly in Microsoft Windows Word and Excel.
What we offer
Duty station : Ouagadougou, BurkinaFaso Contract: 12 months Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s salary scale NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability. We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative. Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC https://www.nrc.no/career/what-we-offer/ Kindly send any questions about the application process to: recruitment@nrc.no. Applications sent via email will not be accepted. Please check your application status on your NRC application profile.
ABOUT US
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world’s most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.
At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.
Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:
treat everyone with respect and dignity contribute to building a safe environment for all never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH) always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH
JOB INFO
Job Identification18430 Job CategoryDonor relations Posting Date06/25/2025, 11:34 AM Apply Before07/09/2025, 09:50 PM Degree LevelMaster’s Degree Job ScheduleFull time Locations Ouagadougou
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Date limite de dépôt des dossiers 09/07/2025
Procédure de recrutement NP
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