Grants Coordinator at Oxfam UK
Do you have a Bachelor's (BA) or Degree/master's Degree from a recognized university/collage in Social Sciences, International Development, Accountant, or any other related areas that can bring added value to the job?
Do you have relevant fundraising experience of 3-5 years for BA/Degree holders (including securing and managing funds from institutional donors, such as ECHO, EU, DFID, OFDA, CIDA, and UN agencies) preferably in an international NGO, out of which 2 years should be supervisory/managerial experience?
If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.
The Role:
This position will help the Country Program in devising and implementing the resource mobilization strategy to effectively contribute to OCS (Oxfam's Country Strategy) and thrive in its funding ambitions. The post holder is responsible for coordinating and developing funding applications (proposals, concept notes, log frames, budgets); developing relations with donors, donor contract management, ensuring donor and internal compliance, and reporting to donors.
What we are looking for:
We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned with our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusion in all you do.
An ideal candidate for the role will also be/have:
- Proven experience developing funding proposals, concept notes, log frames, and budgets
- Proven experience in grants management especially in terms of ensuring compliance during project cycle management: reviewing donor contracts, grant start-up workshops, donor reporting,
- Have sound knowledge of Oxfam’s key donors, private sector, and UN agencies and their funding rules.
- Know about managing donor online platforms/grants management systems such as ECHO, BHA/USG, and UN Agencies
- Have experience of doing multi-tasking while performing daily routines
- Excellent planning and budgeting skills and a sound understanding of Programmed Cycle Management in emergencies and development environments
- Organizational and personal management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams, prioritize work issues to meet deadlines with minimal supervision, and adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through
- Have a good understanding of Oxfam’s feminist principles and anti-racist theories to create a safe environment
- Strong Microsoft Office and Xcel skills
- Good interpersonal, influencing, and relationship skills
We offer:
We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance, and a range of other benefits.
From the day you join Oxfam, we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the-job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more.
You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.
Flexfam:
We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements that might work for you.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
How to apply
As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.