Vacancy: Grants
Officer, Chad
The
International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian
crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at
the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and
life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At
work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity
and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads
the way from harm to home.
In addition, IRC
has also launched an emergency primary health care program in the Bahr el
Ghazal region in October 2010, following the drought that has severely affected
the living conditions of the population, especially the food security, the
nutrition & the health status.
In May 2011, IRC
Chad also launched another health program in Faya (Borkou region, Northern
Chad) to support the Chadian migrants coming back to Chad after the war in
Libya, and, in September 2011, the IRC implemented an emergency cholera
response in Abeche town, Eastern Chad.
Finally, in
April 2012, in response to the Sahel crisis, the IRC launched an emergency
health and nutrition program in Mongo, Guera region, and central part of Chad.
The Grants
Officer will support the Grants Coordinator and the Program teams in N’Djamena
and at field sites to produce high quality reports, proposals and other
documents for donor and external use.
As part of this
team, the Grants Officer will help to ensure that programs are monitored
according to donor and IRC regulations.
The position is
based in Ndjamena with some travel to Amdjarass, Hadjer Hadid. Moussoro and
Mongo field sites as required.
The position
will reports to the Grant Manager and work closely with all IRC program staff
particularly the DDP, DM&E Manager and Technical Coordinators.
Requirements:
- Excellent English writing skills are mandatory and the most important qualification sought for this position. Candidates will be asked to demonstrate English writing competence during the screening process.
- Competency in French language required.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office suite mandatory.
- Higher degree in relevant field from a recognized university.
- One to two years experience in an international NGO in similar role.
- Experience working in report writing, project management, and proposal development preferred.
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