Grants Specialist

7 days ago

Ottawa, Canada Islamic Relief Canada Full time

**Job title**:Grants Specialist

**Reports to**:Director, International Programs

**Type of employment**: Full-time, 2-year contract

**Institutional Funding Development**
- Monitor and identify funding opportunities from the Government of Canada, primarily development funding. This can range from overseeing the analysis of funding trends to ensuring a strong knowledge of donor priorities, to name a couple.
- Contribute to building Islamic Relief’s capacity to manage grants and incorporate best practices in program implementation. This includes leading capacity-building activities relevant to institutional funding across country teams, including identifying needs and developing country or thematic-specific institutional development plans.
- Ensure compliance with Islamic Relief policies, donor requirements, and Canadian charity regulations. For example, oversee the coordination with the Finance Department regarding the receipt of funds and compliance with donor financial management policies.

**Partnership & Grant Management**
- Engage in institutional donor relationship building throughout the year, whether in Canada or in other countries.
- Facilitate opportunities, as required, for country teams to partake and lead in relationship building.
- Coordinate across departments at Islamic Relief Canada, such as the Communications and Government Relations Department, to ensure an effective organizational approach to institutional funding and related engagement.
- Represent IR Canada at in person and online events, when required.
- Coordinate within the program department and with global regional managers/specialists in managing grants, including finalizing and submitting reports or information as requested by donors.

**Qualifications and Requirements**
- At least four years of program and partnership management experience, including proven experience in MEAL and/or multi-year program development
- Ability to work tight deadlines and under pressure
- Ability to consistently take initiative and be pro-active
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well in a culturally diverse environment and negotiate with partners and donors
- Strong written and organizational skills, including time management and prioritization
- Feel comfortable traveling, including to insecure areas, and have the ability to travel at short notice

Must be eligible to work in Canada and be available to work flexible hours, when required. Please note travel encompasses approximately 20 to 25% of the role in any given year.

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