MRLG is seeking an experienced and dynamic Grants Manager. Sound like you? Read on!

The Grant Facility of MRLG is the leading implementation facility for the four-country program working with more than 50 implementing partners in civil society, government, and academia.

The Grants Manager plays a crucial role within the Management Team of the project to support national and regional facilitators in bringing comprehensive work stream packages (within a Grant Facility) in alignment with various members of the alliance (MRLG partner implementing organisations) and the project goals and objectives.

The Grants Manager is responsible for

-contracting and monitoring the work stream packages within the project grant facility budget and ensuring compliance based on an approved project operations manual.

– technical reviews of the contract reports.

– providing support to the project to design and facilitate workshops and consultations in daily operations.

– undertaking domestic/international travel regularly to meet with partners

Key qualifications and experience required:

• Bachelor Degree in a relevant field, such as Public Policy, International Development, Business Administration, Rural Development
• Evidence of training qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation/Project Design
• At least six years work experience in international development responsible for grant management or project management including financial management responsibilities
• At least six years of work experience in the field of land governance, agriculture, and/or forestry
• At least four years of project design and monitoring and evaluation experience

If the above excites you, and you meet the key qualifications above, then please apply by submitting:

• a cover letter that demonstrates you meet the responsibilities and qualification requirements,
• your CV
• contact details for at least 2 referees

Submit your application with attention to Micah Ingalls, mrlg.admin@landequity.com.au, before 29 February 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Further details provided at the Position Advertisement here: https://www.mrlg.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Terms-of-Reference-Grants-Manager-1.pdf