Country: Slovakia
Closing date: 28 Feb 2018
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is currently seeking a talented professional for the role of a Grant Portfolio Manager. The Grant Portfolio Manager is responsible for the process and system for tracking a portfolio of projects acquired by EMEA. The purpose of the position is to support Area leadership team (ALT) decision making process about funding opportunities and resource allocation with portfolio level data and reports.
The Grant Portfolio Manager coordinates at portfolio level the project lifecycle / grants management process, using a stage-gate approach, from funding opportunity identification through project evaluation and learning with a strong focus on grants acquisition.
This position will be based in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the process and system for tracking a portfolio of development projects (grants pipeline) through the project life cycle from funding opportunity identification through project evaluation using a stage-gate process, with a particular focus on proposal development and submission.
- Track compliance of all participants with the project cycle management / grant management process and procedures across departments with appropriate escalation and follow up.
- Collaborate and coordinate with relevant shareholders to ensure quality assessment of developed proposals, donor reports and key project implementation documents are stored and accessible for portfolio analysis.
- Make recommendations and implement improvements to the project cycle management / grant management process, including tools, procedures, key supporting documentation and performance metrics/dashboards.
- Provide relevant communications information as necessary for dissemination to donors, regional office and HQ, and media.
- Provide orientation and training to staff in the project cycle management / grant management process and procedures.
- Provide end user-support for the grants portfolio related IT applications.
- Be the point person for the configuration, maintenance and upgrading of the portfolio management related IT applications with the support of the relevant IT position.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in international development, business administration, project management or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a related position, in complex project management environment involving multi stakeholder coordination, preferably with an international/development organization.
- Knowledge and/or experience in project management, project portfolio management, project lifecycle management, stage-gate approach, and process improvement.
- Proven experience in facilitating proposal development and grant management processes.
- Experience with budgeting and financial reporting. Understanding of grant compliance and familiarity with relevant regional donors is an advantage, specifically, past experience with EU, USAID or DFID grants.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-cultural team. Demonstrated ability to facilitate contributions across departments, countries and regions.
- Decision-making and problem solving skills.
- Comfort and efficiency in using MS Office Suite, SharePoint, spreadsheets and database software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to details.
- Fluency in English, written and spoken, is essential.
- Willingness to travel up to 20% of work time. Flexible working hours and occasional week end work if required.
How to apply:
To be considered for this opportunity, please be sure to apply directly at: https://www.habitat.org/about/careers/grant-portfolio-manager-emea