Grants Management Senior Officer
Organizational Context
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) operates as an operational arm of the UN, delivering project management, procurement, and infrastructure services globally. In West Africa, the Multi-Country Office (WAMCO) supports peacebuilding, humanitarian assistance, and sustainable development across 16 countries, focusing on sectors like health, climate change, and infrastructure. This role is situated within UNOPS's operations in The Gambia, contributing to its mission in challenging environments.
Job Purpose
The Grants Management Senior Officer will support the Senior Project Manager in overseeing the EU-ISEY project, which aims to transform The Gambia's Senior Secondary Education (SSE) sector. The project focuses on enhancing quality, inclusivity, and equity to boost completion rates and reduce attainment inequalities, particularly for girls and marginalized groups. This role is crucial for managing grant work packages, ensuring timely implementation, and supporting the project's objectives of increasing enrollment, improving educational quality with a focus on STEM and digital literacy, and promoting female representation in teaching. The officer will facilitate partnerships and ensure effective grant administration to achieve these educational outcomes.
Responsibilities
The Grants Management Senior Officer is responsible for the end-to-end management of grant work packages, including scoping, planning, and timely implementation. This involves preparing and managing grant agreements, calls for proposals, and award processes according to UNOPS policies. The role includes administering day-to-day grant activities, providing guidance to implementing partners, coordinating due diligence, and reviewing partner documentation, work plans, and budgets. The officer will track and review partner reports, manage amendments and payments, and monitor activity implementation against approved plans, proactively identifying risks and delays. Responsibilities also encompass coordinating assurance activities like monitoring and audits, facilitating lessons learned, and supporting the operational closure of grants. Additionally, the role involves contributing to capacity assessments and development for implementing partners, ensuring compliance with financial management standards, and supporting project implementation through effective communication and reporting.
Work Experience
Progressively relevant experience in grant management operations and reporting is essential. Experience working with UN, donors, and NGOs within the humanitarian, development, and peace nexus is required. Experience in project and/or financial management, working in West Africa, and with Google Suite are considered assets.
Skills
Grant Management, Capacity Building, Financial Management, Project Implementation, Reporting, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Quality Assurance, Federal Grants Management, Financial Analysis.