Job Purpose:The role provides programmatic, technical, and administrative support to CWT work to establish and oversee efficient grant management and reporting coordination systems for CWT grants. He/she will maintain appropriate communication with CWT staff and key donors, providing an important project management function for country offices across the Greater Mekong and South Asia Regions. It may also be required to provide some support for projects that extend beyond GM and SA, with some project specific support to the Temperate Asia and South-east Asia Archipelago Regions.
Major Responsibilities:- Support and oversee relevant CWT project management including
- track implementation progress and delivery including updating work plans
- donor reporting requirements and regular updates
- coordination of grant management processes, including updates on project deliverables and expenditure
- monitoring and evaluation requirements
- support, in coordination with technical and financial staff, grant management processes including e.g., procurement, subcontract/subaward management, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
- Facilitate coordination and collaboration on CWT issues in close collaboration with relevant staff through
- Strategic development of grant proposals and projects
- Coordination of technical support and inputs to CWT projects and programmes
- Technical support and capacity building for national CWT staff
- Establish and support effective collaboration through sharing of resources
- Maintain an accurate database of CWT project funding, including proposals, grant agreements with approved budget, contracts, project budgets, project technical reports
- Support implementation of and/or provide technical support to CWT staff as needed
- Oversee, support and mentor CWT staff on proposal development, project management, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
- Coordinate with country programmes to compile regular updates on activities/achievements to donors.
- Contribute to WCS CWT publications and communications ensuring materials comply with donor requirements.
- Undertake other tasks as deemed necessary in line with the goal of providing grant management or technical support to the regional CWT programme.
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Internal Qualification RequirementsAt least five years proven relevant experience in a field related to grant administration, project management and donor reporting.
At least a BA/BSc in a relevant field.
Experience in an international or non-governmental organization is highly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse, multi-cultural teams.
Willing and able to be responsive and have efficient communications with colleagues in different countries, regardless of time zone.
Excellent computer and systems skills required with respect to MS Office applications including experience with Sharepoint and TEAMs.
Previous work experience in the Greater Mekong region preferred.
Fluent in written English, proficiency in regional languages an advantage.
How to apply:
Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications, should apply by sending an motivation letter and CV together with the names and contact information of three references through the application tab by March 8, 2024.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labour laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process.
WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.
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The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies.
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