JOB DETAILS
TITLE: Grants Officer
DURATION: Two-year, fixed term contract
SALARY: € *, *,**Apply
on the website**
REPORTING TO: Head of Fundraising
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Irish Red Cross Society (IRC) is part of the world’s largest
independent humanitarian network, the International Red Cross and Red
Crescent Movement. The IRC is committed to and bound by, its
Fundamental Principles of Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality,
Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The vision of
the Irish Red Cross is to be a leading humanitarian organisation,
providing impartial services and support to vulnerable communities
both at home and abroad. Our mission is to identify and deliver
humanitarian assistance to those who are most in need.
SUMMARY OF ROLE
The Irish Red Cross is looking for a talented Grants Officer to
coordinate our engagement with statutory and private strategic
funders. This is an exciting opportunity to work across the
organisation to develop our capability to secure and manage a
portfolio of domestic and international strategic funding for Irish
Red Cross programmes. The successful candidate will generate an
increase in strategic grant support for the Irish Red Cross as well as
work with internal teams to ensure that grant supported projects are
effectively delivered. The Grants Officer will support various
department in all aspects of grants acquisition and management,
including but not limited to identifying fundraising opportunities,
supporting the proposal development process and ensuring the effective
and efficient management of grant resources.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. RESEARCH AND IDENTIFICATION OF DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL GRANT
OPPORTUNITIES AMONG PRIVATE AND STATUTORY DONORS.
The IRC Grants Officer will be responsible for the identification and
outreach to potential funding sources in support of Irish Red Cross
programmes including: private trusts & foundations, the Irish
government, the EU and its member states, and other strategic donors
as appropriate.
To achieve this goal, the IRC Grants Officer will also work closely
with the IRC programme teams to gain a clear understanding of funding
needs and opportunities relating to existing programmes and the
strategic development of new programme areas. This engagement will
include Head Office teams and volunteer Directors responsible for
programme delivery and the management of current or anticipated grant
agreements and opportunities.
2. DRAFTING GRANT PROPOSALS AND REPORTS IN SUPPORT OF IRC DOMESTIC AND
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in drafting
successful grant applications in coordination with programme /
services managers as well as project budgets in coordination with IRC
Finance Office and will have managed the process of working to
established reporting deadlines tied to existing funding agreements.
3. MANAGEMENT OF INTERNAL PROCESSES TO ENSURE THE DELIVERY OF ALL
GRANT FUNDED PROJECTS
The IRC Grants Manager will pro-actively engage with programme
managers, Senior Managers and volunteer Directors to ensure that
projects are effectively monitored and kept on track.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Researches and identifies new government, corporate, foundation
and private funding prospects to match organisational priorities;
* In coordination with programme / services managers, generates
high-quality proposals, narratives, applications and supporting
documents in response to solicitations consistent with all policies
and procedures of the Irish Red Cross, and the requirements and
guidelines of the funding agencies;
* Generates revenue for IRC programs through timely submission of
well-researched, well-written and well-documented grant proposals;
* Maintains primary responsibility for grant schedules and tracking
grants ensuring programme staff are aware of deadlines; Serves as a
liaison to all funding agencies and organisations;
* Works with appropriate personnel to research, develop, write and
submit letters of inquiry, concept papers and grant proposals;
* Coordinates and follows-up on the progress of submitted proposals;
* Coordinates with the IRC Finance Office to create expenditure and
income budgets to accompany proposals;
* Develops and maintains a master file on pending grants and
contracts;
* Remains up-to-date on current issues relative to grant proposals;
* Meets regularly with relevant staff and IRC volunteer to discuss
current and new funding needs;
* Other duties as assigned.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* 3 to 5 years of experience as a successful grant writer;
* Experience which should demonstrate a proven track record of
securing new funding opportunities;
* Knowledge of research, and the ability to distinguish and identify
opportunities for IRC domestic and international programmes;
* Ability to work effectively under pressure;
* Excellent writing and verbal skills;
* Be highly organized with the ability to implement systems and
follow-up processes;
* Proficiency in interpreting, and analysing diverse data;
* Excellent Computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Access,
PowerPoint and Excel), and database management skills;
* Motivated self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively
and independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced
environment.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
* Previous grant budget development and management;
* Experience as a writer in other fora than fundraising;
* Experience working in a non-profit/charity.
FURTHER INFORMATION
The Irish Red Cross offers the following benefits in addition to
salary
* A 5% employers' contribution to a company contributory pension
scheme
* Closure of the office on Good Friday, plus two additional
‘privilege days’ to be used at Easter and Christmas respectively.
* Death in Service benefit of four times salary
* Flexible working hours, including opportunities for hybrid
working.
* Further education, training and learning supports
* Professional subscriptions (as applicable)
* Travel (bike-to-work schemes/tax saver commuter tickets)
The Irish Red Cross is an equal opportunities employer. We value
diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome
applications for people from all sections of the community,
irrespective of gender, civil status, family status, sexual
orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the
Traveller community. This role requires applicants to have the right
to work in Ireland.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for this role, please forward a copy of your CV, together
with a cover letter setting out how you meet the essential and
desirable criteria for this role to: *
Your email should contain _Grants Officer_ in the subject line.
Applications should be in .pdf or MS Word format, and with file names
in the following format:
The closing date for applications is Friday *th
March * at *:**Apply on
the website**
Shortlisting for interview will be on the basis of the essential and
desirable criteria for this role.
It is intended to hold initial interviews for this role during the
week commencing March *th **Apply on the
website**.
Please note that there may be a second round of interviews.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
