Project Specialist - International Grant Management

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is currently seeking a talented professional for the role of a Project Specialist - International Grant Management. This individual will be reporting to the Senior Director - International Grant Management and will play a key role in enabling and supporting grant management system strengthening processes. The specialist will be responsible for providing project management, operational systems and administrative support to facilitate the high performance of the Global Foundations, Organizations & Institutions (Global FOI) team and the overarching Integrated Programs team (IP). This individual will also support the Senior Director in ad hoc tasks relating to grants management and work collaboratively across the HFH network, serving as a point of contact for key internal stakeholders, providing updates and clarifications on grant management strengthening processes, and following up to seek feedback as required. The specialist will work closely with our four Area Offices (Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe & Middle East, and Latin America & the Caribbean) on coordination and support for grant management processes, as well as US and Canada teams.

This position will be remotely based within the United Kingdom or the United States.

Key Responsibilities:

System Strengthening

- Support rollout of new grants management end-to-end processes internationally, in line with agreed plans.
- Serve as point of contact for key internal stakeholders, e.g. providing updates and clarifications on grant management strengthening processes, following up to seek feedback or input for processes, organizing group calls or workshops.
- Support with drafting and formatting of international grants management policies, formats, training materials etc.

Entity Support

- Collaborate with AO focal points, as well as US and Canada, to develop and maintain enhanced mechanisms for support to priority grant funded programs and collate information for quarterly internal reporting to Operations Leadership Team.
- Assist in the training and guidance to US, Canada, AOs, Branches and NOs as part of end-to-end process and systems rollout, and ongoing as required.
- Provide specific support with special projects as requested by line manager (e.g. hands on support on start-up of a new large grant, participating in donor requirements mapping and mitigation planning).

General

- Develop and maintain systems to track and analyze key international grants team data (linked to overall systems).
- Establish solid working relationships with HFHI network – HQ, Branches, NOs, financial, compliance, audit, MEAL.
- Manage information flow across the HFHI network, particularly for clear and supportive communication on grant management strengthening.
- Liaise with peer NGO and partner focal points on grant management issues, when required.
- Carry out other reasonable tasks as requested.

Key Requirements:

- Master’s degree or equivalent, preferably in international grants management, strategic project management, development studies or other relevant discipline.
- At least 5-7 years of relevant experience in project and grant management in the international development/humanitarian sector, preferably including implementation of complex bi-lateral and multi-lateral funded projects.
- Understanding of operational and compliance requirements of major institutional donors.
- Understanding of program quality standards in international development.
- Fluency in English.
Active support of HFHI Values and Commitments:
- Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves
- Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
- Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission
- Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

Preferred:

- Experience in proposal development and project design.
- Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation processes.
- Experience in risk management and compliance.


The actual salary offered for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including location, internal equity and the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience. HFHI offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that varies by country and typically includes vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, health insurance options, retirement plan contributions and life insurance. For work locations in the US, the hiring range for this position is $56,000 to $66,000.


APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 11th, 2024.