Grants Officer – Surge Roster/Interim

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Position Title: Grants Officer – Surge Roster/Interim
Location: Turkey
Country: Turkey
Deadline Date: Please apply immediately; we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis.

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
Relief International (RI) is a prominent non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating poverty, ensuring well-being, and promoting dignity across 16 countries worldwide. Established to respond to the needs of vulnerable communities, RI specializes in fragile settings, addressing natural disasters, humanitarian crises, and chronic poverty. The organization employs approximately 5,000 staff members, with 97% being local nationals and around 90 international staff. In 2021, RI operated with a program budget of about $125 million, receiving funding from various institutional donors including the US, UK, Europe, and the UN. RI's mission is to empower communities to design and implement solutions that are most effective for them, focusing on health, education, economic opportunity, and WASH programming while integrating protection, environmental concerns, and conflict mitigation into their efforts.

Job Overview:
The Grants Officer will play a crucial role in supporting Relief International's grants management and donor liaison efforts. This position involves collaboration with the Regional Program Development Manager and the director" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Country Director to maximize funding and technical support from institutional donors. The Grants Officer will be responsible for managing key donor relationships, writing proposals, concept notes, and reports in collaboration with field teams. Additionally, the role includes developing planning and reporting tools to ensure that projects comply with donor contractual requirements. Given the emergency nature of this role, candidates must already be based in Turkey and possess strong spoken and written Turkish skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Grants Officer's responsibilities include supporting program design and negotiating grants, overseeing the implementation of grants throughout their lifecycle, ensuring compliance with programmatic, financial, and administrative requirements, and maintaining a tracking system for grants and implementation progress. The officer will work closely with both country-level and HQ finance and administration departments to ensure compliance and maintain effective communication regarding grants implementation. Other duties may include upholding RI's commitment to safeguarding vulnerable communities, contributing to the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, and advocating for the inclusion of safeguarding activities within programs. The role may also involve additional tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a degree in a relevant field such as international development, disaster management, social science, finance, or business administration. Experience in administering grants within an international development program is essential, along with knowledge of USAID rules and regulations, grants administration, contracting, and procurement regulations. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required, as well as fluency in written and spoken Turkish. Experience in a post-conflict environment is a plus, and strong time management skills with attention to detail are necessary. Proficiency in Arabic is considered an additional asset.

Educational Background:
A degree in a relevant field such as international development, disaster management, social science, finance, business administration, or a related discipline is required for this position. This educational background is essential to understand the complexities of grants management and the operational environment in which Relief International operates.

Experience:
Candidates should have experience in administering grants in an international development context. Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations, as well as grants administration and procurement regulations, is crucial. Experience working in post-conflict environments is advantageous, as it provides insight into the challenges faced in such settings.

Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken Turkish is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in Arabic is considered a bonus, enhancing communication capabilities within diverse communities and among stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
This position is classified as requiring standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal records self-declaration and references. Due to the nature of the emergency role, only candidates already based in Turkey will be considered. The recruitment process includes a zero-tolerance policy for unlawful harassment, sexual exploitation, and abuse, and all staff are expected to adhere to the organization's Code of Conduct. The application process involves submitting a CV and a cover letter, with the closing date being immediate as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.