Grants Management Officer - Humanitarian Response Fund

Save the Children International

Manage grant portfolios for humanitarian response programmes across multiple country offices. Key responsibilities include developing grant proposals, managing donor compliance, tracking budgets and expenditure, preparing financial and narrative reports, and coordinating with implementing partners. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Grants Management, Finance, or Development Studies (Master's preferred); minimum 5 years of grants management experience in INGO sector; strong knowledge of donor regulations (USAID, ECHO, DFID/FCDO).

### Strategic Analysis In humanitarian crises, funding is a lifeline—but only if it reaches those in need efficiently. The Grants Management Officer role at Save the Children is pivotal: it ensures that donor funds (USAID, ECHO, FCDO) are deployed with full compliance, transparency, and impact. By managing grant portfolios across multiple country offices, this officer bridges the gap between donor intent and field realities. They track budgets, coordinate partners, and deliver reports that sustain donor trust. In a sector where every dollar counts, this role safeguards resources and enables rapid, accountable response. Without skilled grants managers, humanitarian operations stall. Thus, this position is not just administrative—it is a strategic enabler of life-saving aid, ensuring that funding translates into measurable change for children and communities in crisis.