INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.
Terms of reference
Job Title: Grants and Reporting Manager
Code: SR-34-10005
Duty station: Beirut, Lebanon (with visits to field locations)
Starting date: 01/12/2025
Contract duration: 6 months
Reporting to: Head of Programme (HoP)
Functional Supervisor:
Supervision of: Compliance & Partnership Officer
Type of Duty Station: Non-family duty station
General context of the project
INTERSOS is an Italian non-profit, humanitarian aid organization founded in 1992. INTERSOS works towards a world of equality, justice, peace and solidarity, to achieve this INTERSOS helps people to live in dignity and safety, alleviating suffering and meeting their needs. The mission of INTERSOS is to support people, families and communities in areas most affected by crises around the world, providing crucial assistance to populations in life threatening situations, in situations of famine and suffering resulting from extreme poverty, disasters, and conflict.
INTERSOS started working in Lebanon in 2006 to support Lebanese people affected by the Lebanese-Israeli war. Since 2013, INTERSOS has been assisting vulnerable populations in Lebanon impacted by the Syrian conflict, including both Syrian refugees and affected Lebanese communities. INTERSOS currently operates in all governorates of the country through four bases of operations: BML (Beirut), South (Tyre), North (Tripoli), and Bekaa (Zahle). Protection is the core sector of intervention, often integrated with other complementary activities (Shelter, Education), either through direct implementation or partnerships.
General purpose of the position
In coordination with the SMT, MEAL, Program/ Project Managers and Technical Coordinators, timely support the design and development of new project proposals, high-quality reporting and regular grants' management activities in line with INTERSOS program goals, objectives and indicators and respecting donors' requirements.
Main responsibilities and tasks:
Project design and development
- Support the Head of Program on the drafting and updating of the donors mapping and donor’s strategy.
- Support the Go No Go process through the analysis of donors call for proposals and its relevant elements.
- In coordination with the SMT, Program Managers and Project Managers, support the design and development of new project proposals, ensuring that those are structured according to INTERSOS program goals and objectives and in line with donors’ template and requirements.
- Regularly update mission Master Planning ensuring internal and external deadlines are respected and promptly communicated to relevant colleagues.
- Regularly and/or ad hoc liaise with the Regional Office, specifically with the Regional Grant and Programme Manager, to ensure project design meet donor’s guidelines and submission process respect the defined work-flow.
- Under Head of Programme guidance, lead the internal coordination of the proposal writing process promoting clear division of roles, responsibilities, engagement of relevant departments and time frame.
- Ensure the matching and consistency of the information and budget figures across proposals documents, including financial components.
- Ensure final documents package prior to submission is complete, consistent and compliant to donor rules.
- Promptly flag any challenge or delays to relevant colleagues at mission and regional level.
Quality Reporting
- Under the supervision of the Head of Programme, promote periodic revision and harmonisation of templates and formats used for the monitoring, follow up and reporting of activities in coordination with program / project managers and technical coordinators.
- Liaise with HQ Grant Unit and Regional Office to receive and keep abreast of donors’ templates and guidelines.
- Regularly update mission Master Planning (Reporting Tracker) ensuring internal and external deadlines are followed as per Grant Agreements and promptly communicated to relevant colleagues at mission and regional level.
- Under the supervision of the Head of Programme and in coordination with the Regional Office and HQ Grants and Compliance Unit, ensure the compilation, review and submission of timely, compliant and consistent reports in line with INTERSOS and donors’ requirements.
- Ensure the matching and consistency of the information and budget figures across reporting documents (including program, finance and logistics components).
- Ensure correct storage of Reports and related annexes on INTERSOS Management Platform (IMP).
Grants Implementation Management
- Under the supervision of the Head of Programme and in coordination with the Program Managers / Project Managers and relevant SMT members prepare and conduct project kick-off (KO) meetings playing an active role within the revision of partner capacity assessments and grant agreements.
- Promote, with the support of the Regional Grant and Programme Manager, information sessions (also integrated in projects KO) on main donor guidelines, involving all the relevant departments (Program, MEAL, Finance, Logistics, HR and HQ Grants and Compliance Unit).
- Support to field monitoring of performance indicators, conducting compliance spot checks on ongoing projects and programs partners (e.g. local partners).
- Conduct a periodical review of projects’ documentation ensuring the correct uploading and archiving on mission drive and on IMP.
- Support the HoP in the organisation and implementation of project review meetings and project closure meetings.
- Ensure projects' amendment requests (where needed) are in line with donors procedures and regulations.
- Support the analysis of data and the visualisation of program outputs for monitoring and reporting purposes through Google Data Studio and/ or other recommended tools, and report any deviation in terms of achievements/trends to the HoP.
- Ensure the Mission Communication Plan is updated regularly and support the HoP and Head of Mission in drafting external products and liaising with HQ Communication Department.
Required profile and experience
Education
- BA in International Affairs, Development, International Political Economy or other relevant field.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in program departments in the humanitarian sector.
- Experience with grants management of institutional donors (ECHO, UNHCR, AICS, CBPF among others) and understanding of Donors' requirements and compliance.
Professional Requirements
- Project Cycle Management skills and capacity to plan and organise work activities.
- Basic financial skills.
- Capacity to analyse data to inform reporting and new programming.
- Strong reporting and writing skills.
- Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet).
Languages
- Fluency in English, spoken and written.
- Knowledge/Fluency in Arabic and/or Italian (desirable).
Personal Requirements
- People management and development.
- Capacity to work in teams with different backgrounds and expertise.
- Capacity to work under pressure.
- Result-oriented and attention to the details.
- Understanding of humanitarian operations principles, standards and best practices.
- Commitment to INTERSOS principles.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below:
Please note that our application process is made of 3 quick steps: register (including your name, email, password and citizenship), sign-up and apply by attaching your CV in PDF format. Through the platform, candidates will be able to track their applications’ history with INTERSOS.
Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least three references: two line managers and one HR referent. Family members are to be excluded.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.
