Strategic Grant Manager

2 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia World Vision Full time

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading the relationship with a World Vision National Office/s, overseeing the management of the full portfolio of projects within that office funded through World Vision. You will build collaborative relationships across World Vision and engage internal and external stakeholders to support our evolution as an Impact Business.

This is a Maximum Term Contract role (Parental Leave) for 8 months.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Engage in strategic partnerships with WV National Offices and implementation partners, including design, evaluation & stand-up of grant projects and Area Programs
  • Support the Country Strategy Implementation Plan (CSIP) development and associated processes to enhance engagement with institutional donors, Partner agencies, Corporates, individual supporters and Major Donors
  • Ensure Portfolio compliance and management to the highest quality, establishing a platform for enhanced engagement
  • Contribute to WVA acquisition of institutional and non-institutional grants as a key contributor
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver the Enterprise Business Plan, coordinate engagement with National Offices and provide technical support
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of key grant and project management processes, tools and resources
  • Support National Offices in responding to Category I and II humanitarian emergencies, work with the Humanitarian team to assist WVA's response to Cat III emergencies in portfolio country and track progress implementing (or developing) the National Preparedness Plan
  • Maintain trusted relationships with relevant field partners, regional offices and technical support teams
  • Regularly monitor field programmatic and financial reporting, follow up with National Offices to address issues and build capacity as required
  • Identify report content and project or country information for population in the digital Impact Hub
  • Deliver growth within the portfolio by working with WVA's Grant Acquisition team and technical advisors to identify and capitalise on growth opportunities

What we are looking for in a candidate:

We are seeking someone with excellent project management, analytical and Influencing skills, who is self-driven, a team player and a quick learner.

Requirements include:

  • Significant complex grant management experience, ideally with a grant portfolio
  • Program management experience, including results development and communication
  • Training, resource development and capacity building skills
  • Understanding of procurement or grants structures and processes of international organisations
  • Knowledge of humanitarian principles, disaster management cycle and the project cycle
  • Understanding of humanitarian coordination mechanisms and the international humanitarian system and organisations
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications: International Relations/International Development, Humanitarian Assistance, legal or a relevant technical field

We offer a competitive salary of $100,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.



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