Strategic Grants Management Officer
World Health Organization (WHO)
Manage high-value grants from international donors, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment. Oversee grant lifecycle, reporting, and donor relationships. Requirements: Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field (Diploma in Strategic Grants Management preferred), 5+ years in grants management, and excellent negotiation skills.
### Strategic Analysis
In humanitarian emergencies, rapid and accountable funding is lifeline. The Strategic Grants Management Officer at WHO ensures that multimillion-dollar grants from institutional and private donors are effectively managed, compliant, and strategically aligned with emergency health priorities. This role is critical because it bridges donor intent and field impact—without rigorous grants management, funds can be delayed, misused, or withdrawn, costing lives. By overseeing the full grant lifecycle, conducting risk assessments, and building country office capacity, this officer enables WHO to respond swiftly to crises while maintaining donor trust. In a global landscape where humanitarian needs outpace available resources, strategic grants management is not just administrative—it is a cornerstone of health emergency response and global health security.