Grants Management Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The job posting organization is UNESCO, which stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Established in 1945, UNESCO aims to promote peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security through international cooperation in education, the sciences, and culture. The organization has a global presence, operating in over 190 countries with a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees. UNESCO's mission includes fostering educational opportunities for all, promoting cultural diversity, and advancing scientific research and knowledge sharing across nations.

Job Overview:
The Grants Management Officer position is situated within the Partnerships Division (DPA) of UNESCO, which is tasked with coordinating the organization's public and private partnerships. The role is pivotal in managing donor funding agreements and ensuring that the organization adheres to its regulations and policies while negotiating these agreements. The incumbent will work under the authority of the Director of DPA and will directly report to the Head of the Agreement Management Unit. The officer will be responsible for leading the review of donor funding agreements, providing guidance to implementing units, and developing grant policies and procedures. This position requires a proactive approach to managing relationships with donors and ensuring that all funding agreements are effectively negotiated and monitored.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Grants Management Officer will have a range of responsibilities including:

• Reviewing funding agreements by providing active support in negotiations with donors, ensuring compliance with UNESCO's regulations and policies.
• Advising on risks associated with non-standard clauses in funding agreements and coordinating consultations with relevant UNESCO services.
• Offering backstopping support to project officers in the preparation of project agreements and processing delegation requests for signature of funding agreements.
• Organizing training sessions on funding arrangements for Headquarters and Field Offices.
• Maintaining an up-to-date list of agreements under negotiation or review to ensure accurate reporting on funding arrangements.
• Participating in the review and revision of grant management policies and ensuring that funding agreement templates are regularly updated.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in public administration, economics, or a related discipline. Additionally, they should have at least four years of relevant professional experience in funding agreements negotiation or closely related fields, with a preference for two years of experience at the international level. Demonstrated experience in grants management and partnerships is essential.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree, specifically a Master's degree or its equivalent, in fields such as public administration, economics, or other related disciplines that provide a strong foundation for understanding funding agreements and grant management processes.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of four years of relevant professional experience, particularly in the area of funding agreements negotiation. Candidates should ideally have two years of this experience acquired at the international level, demonstrating a solid understanding of grants management and partnerships.

Languages:
Candidates must have excellent knowledge of either English or French, along with very good knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another official language of UNESCO, such as Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish, is considered desirable and would enhance a candidate's profile.

Additional Notes:
The position is a fixed-term contract for a duration of two years, which is renewable based on performance and organizational needs. The role is open to both internal and external candidates, and the application process includes an online submission of complete and accurate information by the specified deadline. UNESCO emphasizes a commitment to diversity and encourages applications from individuals from under-represented Member States, minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities. The organization offers a competitive salary, with the approximate annual starting salary for this position being 109,427 USD, along with benefits such as 30 days of annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, and a pension plan.