Grants Management Specialist
Organizational Context
The Asia Pacific Regional Office oversees UNOPS operations across 17 countries, focusing on strategic leadership and operational excellence. The Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO) has shifted its focus to life-saving initiatives and basic human needs, including managing cash-for-work programs and procuring emergency supplies. This role operates within AFCO, supporting project implementation and stakeholder engagement.
Job Purpose
The Grants Management Specialist is responsible for ensuring effective grant and financial management, monitoring, and oversight for the Afghanistan Water Emergency Relief Project (WERP). This role promotes accountability, compliance, and quality implementation by supporting implementation partners and project teams. The primary objective is to facilitate the delivery of sustainable water supply and solar-powered irrigation solutions to drought-affected communities across Afghanistan, contributing to the project's overall success and impact.
Responsibilities
Manage grants by preparing and overseeing grant agreements, advising on proposal evaluations, and reviewing grantee reports. Prepare and submit periodic narrative reports to the project manager and donor. Oversee financial management by reviewing grant budgets and financial reports, leading financial monitoring, and identifying/resolving operational and financial issues. Provide advice on budget reallocation and financial reporting analysis. Support portfolio planning, budgeting, and monitoring, tracking financial resource utilization. Assist in coordinating audit reports and grantee financial capacity assessments. Monitor grants, develop field monitoring checklists, and assess portfolio performance for quality assurance. Contribute to knowledge management by harnessing technology for grants, updating operational manuals and SOPs, and facilitating training on grant management best practices. Share lessons learned and best practices. Provide general support by collaborating with project teams, responding to queries, drafting informational materials, and identifying risks and lessons learned.
Work Experience
Requires at least five years of experience in grant management, international cooperation, or project management. Desired experience includes private sector engagement, agricultural/rural development projects, working in Afghanistan, financial analysis, partnership management, and working within the development or humanitarian sectors.
Skills
Grant Management, Financial Management, Budget Analysis, Financial Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Analysis, Risk Assessment, Stakeholder Management, Auditing.