Description
ALIPH
Description
About ALIPH
ALIPH is a Swiss foundation based in Geneva, with the privileges and immunities of an international organization. As the leading global fund exclusively dedicated to the protection of cultural heritage in conflict areas, ALIPH supports concrete projects in the fields of prevention, emergency response and rehabilitation. To fulfill its mission, the foundation requires the financial support of States, foundations and private donors.
About the position
Under the authority of the Scientific and Programs Director, the Project Manager coordinates grant applications, supports the evaluation process and monitors funded projects. He or she works collaboratively with other project managers, as well as the Finance Department.
Key responsibilities
- Contribute to the preparation of calls for projects
- Act as one of the Secretariat’s points of contact for enquiries pertaining to the application process
- Contribute to the evaluation and pre-selection of funding requests (narrative and financial)
- Contribute to the preparation and follow-up of the work of the Scientific Committee and independent project review panels
- Assist in the implementation of compliance, due diligence and risk assessment procedures
- Draft grant agreements in accordance to ALIPH policies
- Manage day-to-day administration of the grant management activities, including the tracking and review of interim and final reports (both narrative and financial)
- Contribute to the development and implementation of ALIPH’s procedure for post-project evaluations
- Maintain and work with ALIPH’s online grant management platform
- Produce internal and external reports on grants and projects
- Develop and maintain scientific and technical databases
- Contribute to the development of strategies to optimize the grantmaking process
Professional skills and experience
- Higher education (Master’s or Doctoral degree) in cultural heritage, preferably in conservation science, with documented experience in cultural heritage and independent research
- At least 3 years of experience in issues related to cultural heritage protection in conflict areas. Experience in conservation would be a significant asset
- Proven experience and knowledge in grant management, including the financial, administrative and legal aspects of multi-year grant projects
- Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities within a small organization, capacity to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Great interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work effectively with a variety of constituencies (governmental organizations, IO, NGOs, academia)
- Initiative and team spirit, with experience working in multicultural environments
- Proficient computer skills especially Excel and PowerPoint as well as database management
- Fluent in English and French. Knowledge of another language, especially Arabic, would be an asset,.
This position will provide exceptional professional experience to an individual bringing the right combination of skills, passion and constructive attitude.
- Start date: 1 January 2023
- Location: Geneva, Switzerland
- Rank: Intermediate professional (minimum of 3 years’ experience)
Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter in English before 31 October to the following e-mail address: contact@aliph-foundation.org - mentioning "Project Manager" in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.