• Position title: Portfolio Management Traineeship
• Position level: Junior Associate
• Team: Portfolio Management
• Required FTE: 100%
• Required travel: Up to 20% (upon completion of a security training only)
• Reports to : Country Manager

Scope of the role

Responsible for supporting the Country Manager in grant making, grant management, research, analysis, and communication within the team.

Principal accountabilities and ownership

• Quality assurance: Support the Country Manager in end-to-end grants management and grant-making, in alignment with the GCERF process chart.
• Assisting with GCERF portfolios: Liaise with grantees in assigned portfolios and support the Country Managers as requested (e.g., administrative support, travel, etc). Activities and
  tasks according to the GCERF process chart.
• Research and Communications: Monitor in-country developments, conduct research, provide regular in-depth analysis for the Country Manager, attend and report on relevant events in Geneva, and coordinating the preparation of internal and external communication updates on countries.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience/Qualifications

• Some knowledge and understanding of programme design and development, project cycle management, and financial budgeting and reporting
• Analytical and research skills working with qualitative data
• Some knowledge of the socio-political environment and civil society organisations is an asset
• Experience of working alongside a wide range of grantees with skill and sensitivity, including community-based and grassroots organisations is an asset.
• Previous experience in working in an international or grant making organisation supporting grant or project management (ideally minimum 6 months) or local organisation (ideally minimum 12 months), or ability to demonstrate other transferable experience
• Previous experience or demonstrated interest in the prevention of radicalisation to violent extremism will be an asse
• Previous working or lived experience in GCERF partner countries or in conflict affected area
• Ideally Masters degree in Peacebuilding, Conflict Transformation, International Development, Anthropology, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Language skills

• Fluency in Russian is required, as well as C2 English. French is an asset.

Values

• Achieving togethe
• Acting with integrit
• Embracing diversit
• Realising potentia
• Making a difference

Personal attributes based on GCERF competencies

• Leadership – Proactivity, integrity. Innovate
• Work collaboratively
• Accountability and drive for solutions and results
• Embrace diversity
• Communicate effectively
• Demonstrate good judgement, informed and fair decision-making
• Realise potential – Embrace learning and Entrepreneurial spirit

Interdependencies

What this role must provide for key working relationships

Country Managers (primary)

• Collaborate with Country Managers in proactively supporting operational activities linked to grant-making and management Grantees (primary)
• Under the guidance of a specific Country Manager, work closely with grantees to ensure efficient, effective, and compliant grant-making and management.
  

Resource Mobilisation team (primary)

• Support Country Managers with background research and information for input to donor proposals and report Grants Finance (primary)
  
• Contribute to GCERF reviews of workplans and first level of consolidation with the grantee budget and financial report

Performance & Impact team (secondary)

• Contribute to GCERF reviews and creation of learning and research materials for external communication
  Contribute to the review of results frameworks

General information:

• Annual learning budget and commitment to providing development opportunities
• GCERF is committed to diversity within its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, from all countries. We have the ability to request permission to work and reside for all international candidates.
• Contract: 12 months full-time (40 hours) with a possibility to renew
• Location: The position is based in Geneva
• Remuneration: CHF 3,500 per month plus benefits including a CHF 500 per month contribution towards health insurance.

Application Process:

Deadline: 15 April 2023
As a part of the recruitment process, shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a written assignment and participate in an interview process.

How to Apply: Please visit the GCERF website at https://www.gcerf.org/careers-and-opportunities/.

Please send an email to careers@gcerf.org with any questions you may have regarding this vacancy