Strategic Grants Manager - Save the Children International

Save the Children

Manage the full cycle of grants from pre-award to close out. Develop grant strategies, ensure compliance with donor requirements, and build capacity of local partners. Requires Diploma in Strategic Grants Management, 5+ years grant management experience, and familiarity with institutional donors (UN, USAID, DFID). Strong analytical and negotiation skills.

### Strategic Analysis The Strategic Grants Manager role at Save the Children is pivotal in bridging donor requirements and programmatic impact. By managing the full grant cycle—from pre-award to closeout—this position ensures that funding translates into tangible humanitarian outcomes. In an era of shrinking aid budgets and increased scrutiny, compliance with institutional donors like the UN, USAID, and DFID is non-negotiable. Yet, the role goes beyond administration: it involves building the capacity of local partners, fostering sustainable development and localization. As the humanitarian sector shifts towards locally-led responses, this manager becomes a catalyst for empowering grassroots organizations. The strategic value lies in balancing rigorous compliance with flexible partnership-building, ultimately strengthening the entire aid ecosystem.