Job purpose

The Grants Manager assumes a management role within the GICHD, focusing on Grant management and reporting. Reporting directly to the Head of External Relations, the Grants Manager (temporary) will lead a team and collaborate closely with the Head of External Relations, donor stewards, Project and Programme Managers, Advisors, and associated project staff.

Key responsibilities

1. Serve as the primary liaison at working level with donor representatives,in collaboration with internal donor focal points, and participating in donor meetings, together with Heads of division as appropriate.
2. Oversee the entire grant management process, including planning, tracking deadlines, submission of proposals, and reporting.
3. Provide strategic advice to donor stewards and lead and initiate cross-division and cross-function fundraising initiatives, coordinating and finalizing the drafting of concept notes and funding proposals, incorporating input from relevant teams to ensure clarity and donor alignment.
4. Manage the preparation and quality control of donor reports, ensuring narrative and financial reporting meet donor requirements and deadlines.
5. Enhance and refine internal systems for tracking grants, submissions, deadlines, and donor engagement activities.
6. Monitor evolving donor rules and requirements to identify potential grants-related compliance risks and ensure alignment with internal GICHD policies.
7. Work closely with Head of External Relations, Donor Stewards, Project Managers, Heads of Division, and Finance to align project delivery with grant obligations and new funding opportunities.
8. Collaborate with the Communications Manager on donor visibility to ensure accurate and strategic representation of donor support in external materials.
9. Manage the grants team, giving strategic direction and quality control, fostering collaboration and building an enabling work environment.

Qualifications and professional experience

• Master’s degree in international relations, development, or social sciences.
• at least 5 years of managing grants and leading a team.

Knowledge, skills and competencies

• Demonstrated expertise in developing successful funding proposals and concept notes for institutional, bilateral, multilateral, and philanthropic donors.
• Proven track record in securing and managing large-scale grants and multi-year donor partnerships.
• Strong proposal writing skills with the ability to craft compelling narratives tailored to different donor audiences.
• Excellent command of English, both written and oral; proficiency in other languages (especially French, Spanish, or Arabic) is an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing donor relations and engagement strategies at operational level.
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and cultures in a diverse organizational setting.
• Sound analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate financial data in support of proposals and donor reporting.
• Project management experience, with the ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Commitment to and demonstrated experience in integrating gender equality, diversity, and inclusion into donor communications and fundraising materials.
• Familiarity with donor compliance requirements and reporting standards, especially for institutional donors.

Contract details

This is a fix term contract of 6 months, from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026. Please note that the position is open only to candidates already based locally (Geneva, Switzerland), as relocation support is not available.

The GICHD implements a Gender Equality and Inclusion Policy and is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are encouraged from women and men, nationals of mine-affected countries and individuals with a disability or special needs, who meet the above profile requirements.