Grants Manager

il y a 2 jours


Brussels, Belgique European Endowment for Democracy Temps plein

**Company Name**: European Endowment for Democracy

**The European Endowment for Democracy** is urgently looking for a committed and experienced Grants Manager to support its flexible democracy support work.

Specifically, EED is looking for a Grants Manager to support EED in the contractual and financial management of EED Grants.

The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) is an independent, grant-making organisation, established in 2013 by the European Union (EU) and EU member states to foster democracy in the countries of the European Neighbourhood and beyond.

Since its inception, EED has provided over 1700 grants and evolved into a vibrant, innovative and respected member of the democracy support community. EED funds a vast array of pro-democracy actors including human rights and political activists, pro-democratic movements, civil society organisations, independent journalists and media.

This is a great opportunity to join EED in a challenging and varied role. As Grants Manager, you will work in a team responsible for the financial and contractual management of EED grants to civil society and independent media. Experience of grant-making financial and contractual procedures in government, international organisations or civil society and a good knowledge of democracy support procedures are essential. At least five years relevant experience is required for this position.

Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, the position consists of:
**Main functions of the post**:

- Ensuring administrative and financial management of EED grants in close coordination with the Programmes team;
- Drafting project proposals and reports for a wide range of EED donors (including EU and public donors) with special focus on the financial part;
- Providing strategic guidance to the funds management from a grants perspective;
- Guiding and managing the work of EED external consultants assisting the Grants Team;
- Responding and contributing to strategic and institutional needs of EED, as per Executive Director requests;
- Contributing to EED monitoring and evaluation system as well as to its knowledge management.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
The Grants Manager reports directly to the Director of Operations and shall be responsible for (in addition to the above-mentioned):

- Assessing the budget aspect of proposals submitted by applicants for EED support in close cooperation with the Programmes Team;
- Preparing contracts and related templates for awarded grants (directly preparing or overseeing the process);
- Assessing financial reports (or coordinating assessment carried out by other team members/consultants) and related supporting documents submitted to EED by verifying their compliance with the approved budget, all contractual stipulations and donor requirements. Liaising with Programme’s staff regarding narrative reports, and sending consolidated feedback on submitted reports to grant beneficiaries;
- Working with Programme’s staff to assist EED beneficiaries in preparing requests for addenda, including budget revisions;
- Assisting in monitoring budget implementation and developments on grants administration issues;
- Ensuring internal administrative paperwork and approval cycle for e.g. grant contract signature, approval of grants’ reports and payments;
- Maintaining current records in the online EED Grants Management System and paper files, including grant tracking and reporting;
- Preparing proposals to fundraise from EU, public institutions and other donors; and assisting in negotiating and reviewing award terms;
- Supporting the management of donor grants, including ensuring compliance with donor regulations, regularly monitoring expenditure and projections, preparing reports and timely submitting them to the relevant donor;
- Advising staff and beneficiaries on donor regulations and internal EED procedures;
- Assisting pro-democracy actors from the EU Neighbourhood and beyond in fundraising from other donors (e.g. by identifying experts to assist them in preparing and submitting grant proposals for EU and other donors);
- Cultivating relationships with important stakeholders in the field;
- Performing other tasks for the Director of Operations as required.

**Requirements**:
a. Conditions for eligibility:

- be entitled to his/her full rights as a citizen;
- have completed any obligations imposed on him/her by the laws concerning military service;
- be physically fit to perform his/her duties;
b. Essential selection criteria:
Level and type of formal education:

- master’s degree in Economics, International Affairs, Political or Social Science, Law, International Development or related discipline (or BA degree plus additional relevant work experience);
**Professional experience**:

- at least five years of proven full-time professional experience in civil society-related projects and programmes;
- demonstrated track record in grant-making and/or administering financial and contractual pro


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