Grants and Communications Officer, International Rescue Committee, Mali

Grants and Communications Officer

Job posted by: International Rescue Committee

Posted on: August 27, 2013

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Job description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
Scope:
The Grants and Communications Officer will design and take the lead in implementing a communications strategy and review narrative donor reports.
Responsibilities:
The Officer will work under the direction of the Grants Coordinator

• Information and Communication
  • Design a country program communication strategy
  • Work with members of the Programs Unit to produce IRC's information and communication materials such as brochures, newsletters, contribution to global IRC news bulletin, and annual and sector reviews.
  • Train program staff on communication strategies and presentation of information in donor reports
• Grant Reporting
  • Assist the Grants Coordinator in editing and finalizing donor report narratives in compliance with donor requirements
• Grant Management
  • Ensure proper filing and maintaining of program-related documentation (grant files) in both hard and soft copy
  • Support the Grants Coordinator in managing sub-grants – ensure regular programmatic and financial reports are received and fulfill the requirements
  • Provide support as needed to the programs by participating in Grant Opening and Grant Closing meetings and distributing minutes,
• Other
  • At the request of the Grants Coordinator and/or Country Director, support miscellaneous projects not falling under responsibilities underlined in this job description

Educational and Professional Requirements

• Bachelor or Master degree in International Affairs or International Development;
• Professional fluency in spoken and written English and French;
• Previous experience working with international non-governmental organizations in the area of program development and management; prior experience working with US, EU, and World Bank donors an advantage;
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills;
• A minimum of one year overseas experience preferable;
• Advanced knowledge of usual desktop software such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint;
  

How to apply

Please apply online:
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=9706

Location

Bamako, BKO, Mali

Details

Education requirements

4-year degree, International Affairs, International Development

Languages needed

English, French

Level of language proficiency

Fluent in both English and French

Employment type

Full time

Professional level

None specified

Job function

Grants administration, Advocacy

Owner's areas of focus

Women, Immigration, Disaster relief