Grants Manager Western Balkans

Kvinna till Kvinna is looking for a Grants Manager to join our team. You will be a part of supporting our programmes in the Western Balkans.
This is a full-time position based in Stockholm, with travels to the region.
Application deadline: 1st of August 2021
The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation has defended women’s rights since 1993. For every woman’s right to be safe and to be heard. Today we are one of the world’s leading women’s rights organisations, working directly in areas affected by war and conflict to strengthen women’s influence and power. We work closely together with over 150 local partner organisations across 20 countries to end violence against women, reach lasting peace and close the gender gap once and for all.
About the job
As Grants Manager you are responsible for ensuring that operations are conducted and developed in accordance with the working methods, strategies, policies, and methods of Kvinna till Kvinna. You coordinate the annual planning and are responsible for ensuring that monitoring and reporting is in accordance with the contractual obligation.
Monitoring of funding opportunities, development of project proposals and budget for potential donors based on input from the programme countries are also part of the responsibility as well as the development of analytical results reports and other deliverables, quality assurance, budget follow-up and the finalisation of agreements with partner organisations. In addition, you are expected to follow reporting on relevant geographic and thematic areas and actively engage in anti-corruption measures.
About you
To be able to work as a Grant Manager you should be responsible and accurate as well as strategic with an ability to prioritise. You need to have good time management to be able to meet deadlines. We are looking for someone responsive, flexible and adaptable who is also committed to human rights and gender equality.
Qualifications
Academic degree in relevant field, such as political science, international relations, development studies, peace- and conflict studies, gender studies, human rights or law.
Minimum five years of work experience of which at least two from working with international development cooperation
Knowledge of project/results management
Experience of budgeting and budget follow-up of development projects.
Experience in identifying funding opportunities and documented experience in successful proposal and report writing to donors.
Experience in drafting and establishing cooperation agreements with local partners.
Knowledge of and/or experience from working in/with Western Balkans
Experience and knowledge about working with women’s rights and experience from conducting gender analysis
Fluency in English

Merits
Knowledge of Swedish and EU development cooperation
Fluency in Swedish
Experience of handling corruption cases in complex contexts
Knowledge of gender, conflict and human rights within development cooperation



Terms and conditions
This is a permanent full-time position with a 6-month probation period. Kvinna till Kvinna has collective agreement (Tjänstemän Fremia, Unionen and Akademikerförbunden). Goal-oriented work hours apply to this position.
Start of employment: October 2021
Please also note that due to the nature of the work only women (legal and/or self-identified) applicants will be considered. Otherwise we strive for diversity.


Application
To apply for this position, please follow this link:
https://jobs.kvinnatillkvinna.se/jobs/1241910-grants-manager-western-balkans/applications/new
Your application shall include a letter of motivation and CV, both written in English.
Application deadline: August 1st 2021
For information about the recruitment process, please contact HR Unit at HR@kvinnatillkvinna.se