The IRC has a focus on narrowing the gender gap in humanitarian aid and ensuring that we contribute to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our programs and operations by working to establish a context where our clients (including those from minority groups) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as well as an equal access to services. The IRC also has a strong commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive culture, where safeguarding is upheld in our workplace and programs. We are determined to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favor.Job Overview:  The Grants Manager will contribute to overall grants management at IRC Ethiopia. The position will report to the Senior Grant Manager. This position is based in Addis Ababa with occasional trips to field sites if needed. The Grants Manager will work collaboratively with all of the Grants and Partnership Unit members, the technical coordinators, the operations team, and the finance team. The IRC Ethiopia is made of grants mostly from ECHO, EU, USAID, BHA, BPRM, SIDA, UNICEF, UNHCR, OCHA and private foundations.Major Responsibilities Include: 1. Proposals: • Lead coordination of proposal development and amendments (including design meetings) working with program staff and ensuring proper review at the HQ level, gathering input from technical coordinators, technical advisors, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation staff, and the Regional Unit. • Lead and coordinate budget development for newly assigned proposal and amendments, work with program staff, other members of the Grants and Partnerships Unit, the Finance Department and Regional Program and Business Development Units. • Ensure proper review of new budgets and realignment/modification budgets at both HQ and Addis levels, incorporating all feedback and ensuring that budgets are error-free. • Coordinate and develop budget narratives, edit proposals, and ensure proper proposal and grant management procedures are followed. • Act as focal point with donor’s in-country for the proposal development process, as needed. • Monitor and support the use of management tools such as Budget vs. Actual (BVA) for the proper monitoring and the successful implementation of programs and early warning in case of obstacles or challenges. • Liaise with IRC NY, UK & DG grant units in order to ensure proposals meet internal standards, apply IRC’s Outcomes Evidence Framework (OEF), are in line with IRC Ethiopia’s Strategic Action Plan (SAP) and are donor compliant.2. Reporting: • Ensure that reports to donors are submitted on time; that reports are coherent and accurate (quarterly, interim or final reports); and that the internal reporting tracker and OTIS reporting info is up to date. • Lead Project Cycle Meetings, as well as monthly/regular grants management meetings (BVA meetings) which include representation from each unit (finance, programs, logistics) and ensure proper follow up of issues raised. 3. Donor Compliance: • Research donor compliance issues for new opportunities or existing grants within the IRC Ethiopia, as needed. • With the support of the Sr. Grant Manager, review donor agreements and coordinate their review with the relevant IRC HQ office. • Ensure that grants are implemented in compliance with IRC and relevant donor regulations. • Maintain and update grant files related to proposals. 
4. Communication and Information Management: • Communicate with donors and attend donor meetings in order to share IRC’s accomplishments as well as to stay up to date on the latest donor developments and requirements. • Distribute to IRC staff all documentation (grant proposals, reports, budget, etc.) related to their specific programs. • Keep an updated inventory of all communications related to programs/donors and ensure communication and visibility requirements are met. 5. Administrative/Other: • Ensure OTIS data is up to date for all assigned new proposals. Secure all OTIS approvals for the assigned new proposals prior to submission to the donor. • Keep an accurate Grants Filing system on the Shared Drive (Box), OTIS and hardcopy folder. Safeguarding Responsibilities: - • Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC [team/office]• Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies