BRAC International is Hiring! Join BRAC International to create opportunities for people
to realise their potential.
Position: Grants Manager
Job Location: BRAC International – Monrovia, Liberia
Introduction
BRAC is a global leader in developing and implementing cost-effective, evidence-based programs
to empower the most marginalized in extremely poor, conflict-affected, and post-conflict states.
Founded in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now works in more than 20 countries in Asia and Africa
and takes a holistic approach to alleviating poverty, running programs in education, healthcare,
microfinance, women and girls’ empowerment, agriculture, food security, and human and legal
rights. Together, the initiative will result in systemic change that creates a positive and measurable
impact for 1.2 million adolescent girls and young women, 1.9 million households, and 9.5 million
people in 7 countries in Africa by 2027.
Purpose
The Grant Manager will support the Country Office in strategic and operational stewardship over
donor resources by applying a set of relevant systems, policies, procedures and tools to ensure
that grants and contracts are donor compliant and best serve the organizational mission. Under
the direction of the Country Director while receiving technical support from the HQ Grant
Management team, the Grant Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the country program
adheres to all its grant management obligations internally within BRAC and externally with
donors. This position is empowered to make recommendations for improvements needed within
Country Office systems to support donor compliance.
This role will work closely with Fundraising/Program Implementation/Operations and Finance on
proposals, financial and narrative reporting, monitoring and analysis, and compliance processes.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside
the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly
Key Responsibilities:
Coordination
• Coordinates and negotiates the drafting process for financial and narrative reports
among different teams, ensuring submission deadlines are met and reports of high
quality
• Liaises with the donor/Affiliates regarding any clarifications on reporting dates or
changing donor requirements and inform teams accordingly; update tracking systems
• Facilitates Kick Off meetings with a diverse stakeholder group
• Facilitates monthly Grant Review Meetings with a diverse stakeholder group, notes
action commitments and follows up to ensure completion;
• Facilitates Close Out meetings and actions
• Participates in Global Grant Management community of practice calls and trainings on
behalf of Country Office and applies relevant information and learning internally
• Lead and coordinate Due Diligence of Downstream partners during grant implementation
as needed
• Communicates with Affiliates and SMT/CMT regarding donor related issues that require
escalation
• Proactively analyses issues and resolve through collaboration with other
teams/partners/Affiliates
Compliance
• Supports adherence to BRAC Grant Management procedures and policies
• Supports adherence to BRAC Sub-Grant Management procedures and policies
• Supports adherence of complex donor compliance requirements across the Country
Office and downstream partners through regular communication of compliance elements
and training
• Supports the Rapid Assessment process by reviewing all calls for proposals with a
compliance lens
• Supports the Donor Contract review process by reviewing contracts with a compliance
lens;
• Support teams across Country to ensure all opportunities, proposals, contracts and
amendments follow BRAC processes
• Ensure vetting of all partners complete and evidenced
• Draft sub-grant agreements using endorsed template packages and ensuring that all
donor compliance requirements are passed down
• Identify and address or escalate any potential compliance issues to SMT/CMT
Analysis
• Support review of proposal budgets to ensure correct budget template and identify
questionable costs from donor compliance perspective
• Perform monitoring of grants, grant spending, portfolio spending and perform further
analysis to aid in resolution of issues identified
• Maintain portfolio and pipeline tracker for the Country Office
• Maintain reporting tracker for the Country Office
Portfolio Management
• Use Proposal Grant System and tools and monitor Country Office portfolio and
performance in grant management
• Lead regular grant reviews and other monitoring across allocated portfolio
• Provide regular management information to the SMT/CMT on the performance of the
active portfolio (Key Performance Indicators)
• Identify issues in active grant portfolio and apply problem solving skills to resolve these
• Support the SMT/CMT to develop action plans to address issues highlighted by grant
metrics and indicators and implement those actions.
Capacity Building
• Capacity build more junior staff and promote learning in the grant management team, as
applicable.
• Encourage professional development among Grants Management team
Systems
• Maintain grant files in accordance with BRAC procedures
• Act as Country Office super user and lead on the BRAC Grant Management System, its
reporting functions, and ensuring adherence to system guidelines to promote data
quality
• Develop expert knowledge of Grant Management System & dashboard functionality,
maintain up to date data and use GMS data for decision making
Academic Qualifications:
• 7+ years in development or related field
• Experience in grants management
Required Skills, Competencies & Knowledge:
• Experience with NGOs
• Knowledge of the requirements of major institutional donors including budgeting,
eligibility issues, compliance management, and reporting; experience of engaging with
donors at a strategic level (UNHCR, USAID, GAC, DFAT, DFID)
• Possess basic understanding of program operations including procurement and field
realities
• Possess understanding of the full grant cycle including proposal development phase
• Understanding of the financial aspects of grant management, ability to work with Finance
Departments on grant management issues
• Show courage and confidence to have tough conversations with other CO teams, donors
and Affiliates
• Show high skills in coordination and negotiation
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, and ability to analyze trends
• Computer literate (i.e. Google Suite/ Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, financial
systems)
• Patient, adaptable, able to improvise, and communicate clearly and effectively under
pressure
• Fluent communication (written and spoken) in English
• Knowledge of BRAC, its history, and its programmes and culture desirable
Employment type: Regular/Fixed-Term
Salary: Negotiable
About BRAC International:
BRAC International (BI), a leading non-profit organization, is on a mission to
empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social
injustice. Our vision is to create a world free from exploitation and discrimination,
where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. We design proven,
scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to
achieve their potential.
BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and over the last five decades has grown
to become one of the world’s largest non-governmental organisations (NGOs),
reaching over 100 million people. We started our first international operation by
venturing into Afghanistan in 2002, building on lessons from our work in
Bangladesh to support a nation devastated by war. Currently operating in 16
countries across Asia and Africa. Born, proven and led in the Global South, BRAC
International brings a unique Southern perspective and commitment to continuous
learning, providing a depth of insight, experience and evidence to meet the needs
of diverse communities with humility and courage across Asia and Africa. To learn
more about BRAC International, please visit (www.bracinternational.org.com)
Our Core Values:
Integrity: We approach our work with honesty and integrity.
Innovation: We innovate and iterate to improve our impact.
Inclusiveness: We foster inclusion to reach those who need it most
Effectiveness: We strive for effectiveness to better serve people in poverty
If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the
application process to grab your dream opportunity!
External candidates are recommended to email their Resume with a cover letter and any
supporting documents to bimcf.liberia@brac.net
Internal candidates are recommended to apply with their latest Resume including all job
assignments in detail and a cover letter mentioning core competence and career aspiration with
BRAC PIN and email to bimcf.liberia@brac.netcopying their immediate line manager.
Please mention the name of the position in the subject bar.
Application deadline: 24th December, 2024
BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and expects all employees
and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member
of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse,
neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an
individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include
extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding
to the fullest extent.
“BRAC International is an equal opportunities employer”
Nationals are encouraged to apply!