Grant Management Consultant

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Grant Management Consultant collaborating with teams at World Vision for grant management. Providing expertise in delivering donor-funded projects with oversight on execution and risk management.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide grant management and advisory support to ensure high-quality execution, effective risk management, delivery of intended outcomes, and fulfillment of donor commitments and contractual obligations.
  • Oversee implementation progress to ensure results and donor reports are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with institutional donor requirements.
  • Design and operationalize reporting and learning processes that communicate results clearly and incorporate lessons learned to strengthen ongoing and future grant implementation.
  • Apply Results-Based Management (RBM) approaches and tools to track progress against objectives, outputs, and outcomes.
  • Coordinate and/or contribute to key grant deliverables, including project start-up workshops, partner agreements, workplans, donor reports, annual reviews, evaluations, and project close-out activities.
  • Support knowledge management and learning by documenting and sharing project achievements and insights through partnership meetings, donor engagement, academic forums, and print and digital communications.
  • In collaboration with WVC MEAL and technical specialists, provide technical support for assessments, surveys, evaluations, and the establishment of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems.
  • Work closely with the Grant Finance Officer and WVC Legal team to support the preparation, review, and negotiation of donor contracts and amendments.
  • In collaboration with Program Finance, monitor project financial performance, including expenditures, cash flow, recovery of overheads, financial risks, and funding timelines, and flag risks or issues requiring corrective action.

Requirements:

  • University degree in international development, community/social development, business development, or a related field.
  • 5–7 years of demonstrated experience managing or advising on institutional donor-funded international grants and projects.
  • Strong experience applying Results-Based Management approaches and designing or supporting Monitoring & Evaluation systems.
  • Proven experience supporting or coordinating remote, cross-functional, and cross-cultural teams delivering development projects.
  • Experience engaging with academic and/or research partners is an asset.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information clearly for diverse audiences.
  • Strong attention to detail, particularly in reviewing project documentation and providing high-quality technical feedback.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries and cultures to support alignment with strategic priorities.
  • Ability to manage multiple streams of work simultaneously with sound judgment, initiative, and confidence.
  • Availability and willingness to travel internationally as required (approximately once per year), including to higher-risk environments.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities