Opportunity Information
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International NGO
Leadership
Regular/ Full Time
On Site
Islamabad
The Role
The Grants and Partnerships Lead provides strategic leadership to IRC Pakistan's business development, grants management and partnership portfolios, reporting to the Deputy Director Programs.
•Lead the development and revision of the IRC Pakistan Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Strategy •Lead growth and diversification of funding, developing and reviewing concept notes and proposals •Serve as primary focal point for IRC HQ and regional offices on new funding opportunities •Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with donors, implementing partners and consortium leads •Maintain a live opportunity tracker and funding pipeline, reporting quarterly to the Senior Management Team •Lead post-award processes including contract reviews, amendments and donor negotiations •Ensure timely and high-quality narrative and financial reporting •Oversee donor compliance by maintaining updated checklists and disseminating guidance •Lead operationalization of the IRC Pakistan Partnership Strategy and apply the PEERS system across programs •Coordinate partner selection, due diligence and vetting •Design and implement capacity-strengthening initiatives for local partners •Represent IRC in donor meetings, proposal development discussions and coordination platforms •Manage and mentor the Grants and Partnerships team
Applicants General Eligibility & Requirements
•Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a postgraduate degree •Women cand
8+ years
Education, Experience and Skills Requirements
- Master's Degree (16 Years): Business Administration, Development Studies, International Relations, Economics, Finance
Minimum 8 years' progressive experience in business development, awards management or partnerships, including at least 3 years managing a team; proven experience leading business development units in an international NGO; experience with institutional donors (USAID, FCDO, ECHO, UN, DFAT, EU, BHA) on compliance matters
Proposal Development, Grants Management, Donor Compliance, Partnership Management, Team Leadership, MS Office
- English (Speaking: Native/ Fluent, Reading: Native/ Fluent, Writing: Native/ Fluent)
About the Employer
International Rescue Committee (IRC)