Grants Management Officer

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

• BA degree in relevant field.
• Excellent experience and qualifications in writing in English.
• Experience and/or qualifications in leading training and workshops.
• Good understanding of donor reporting.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with an international NGO.
• High level computer and internet skills are required.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English required.
• Arabic and/or Kurdish language skills highly preferred.
• Strong leadership, effective listening, negotiation and representation skills and the ability to work comfortably with an ethnically diverse staff in a sensitive environment.
• Demonstrated experience in working in a multi-cultural and high-stress environment.
• A creative and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving is necessary.
• Strong multi-tasking, organizational, prioritization skills are necessary.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members is required.
• Commitment to working with vulnerable groups regardless of race, religion, or gender.
• Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to the importance of a balanced gender representation within youth programming.

Success Factors

The successful candidate will demonstrate ability to lead and communicate effectively with team members of varied work styles, follow procedures, and meet deadlines. Excellent written and oral communication skills (email communications, regular updates, and internal and external reports). Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving. Proven ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and be accountable for results. Ability to understand the larger picture while remaining focused on the details. Ability to work with diverse groups of people.

The successful candidate is passionate about humanitarian and development work and is committed to the delivery of high quality products while respecting deadlines. S/he will be patient and flexible, and is  able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure. S/he will master the art of prioritizing and organizing processes and is detail-oriented. S/he will have a passion for writing.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

The position is based in Erbil, Iraq. Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps’ policies, procedures, and values always and in all in-country venues.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the  communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities  that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment  to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking,  we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex  challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives  and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best  work of their lives. 

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and  evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We  actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger  and have sustained global impact.  

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal  employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the  basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or  ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other  protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work,  whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect  and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and  abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual  exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe  and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional  manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning  courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

QUALIFICATIONS ANDEXPERIENCES:

Successful candidates should meet the education and experience requirements in the position descriptions for the vacant positions. S/he must be self- motivated, creative, tolerant, and able to work in difficult, stressful environments and follow Mercy Corps procedures. S/he must respect diversity and gender equality at the workplace.

Interested candidates should submit their CVs to the email address [email protected] before the deadline indicated below.

Please indicate on the subject of the email the title of the position you are applying for, for full position description for the noted posts, please visit websites NCCI and F-Job.

Female Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

ALL APPLICATIONS/ CVs SHOULD BE RECEIVED BY April 12, 2024

Potential candidates for the post will be contacted for an interview and processed according to Mercy Corps Human Resources policies and procedures. As soon as qualified candidates are identified the positions will be closed automatically. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for potential interview. Any documents submitted will remain with Mercy Corps and will not be returned to candidates.

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer. Females are highly encouraged to apply. 

Female Candidates are encouraged to apply for This Position. Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global Impact.

Mercy Corps Iraq offers a variety of arrangements that enable women to excel in their careers. Mercy Corps Iraq ensures a safe and inclusive working environment for women and men through field security training and measures to provide secure working arrangements on-site and in the office.