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Job Summary

Job Title:
Grants Coordinator
Employer:
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Grants Officer Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Sunday, 25 May 2025

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About the Organisation

Grants Coordinator job at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to protecting the rights of displaced people and supporting them with shelter, education, legal assistance, food security, and livelihoods in some of the world’s most challenging environments. Known for its neutrality, professionalism, and impactful fieldwork, NRC has earned global recognition and trust, especially in conflict-affected regions across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. The organization fosters an inclusive, mission-driven work culture that values courage, innovation, and collaboration, offering employees a dynamic environment with opportunities for personal growth, global mobility, and remote work where applicable.

Since its establishment in 1946 in the aftermath of World War II, NRC has evolved into a strategic global actor that adapts to emerging humanitarian crises through forward-thinking approaches such as digital cash transfer systems, needs-based response models, and community engagement frameworks. Operating in over 30 countries with thousands of staff and volunteers, NRC is anchored in core values of dedication, transparency, inclusivity, and accountability. Its commitment to corporate social responsibility is reflected in sustainable programming, advocacy for displaced populations, and efforts to influence international policy for long-term change. To learn more or get involved, visit the official website at www.nrc.no.

Are you looking for Grants jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Grants Coordinator job at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Full Time

Deadline: 

25 May 2025

Job Title

Grants Coordinator job at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Job Description

Job Title: Grants Coordinator

Organisation: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

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Deadline: 25th May 2025

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How to Apply

  • Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures

  • Develop and maintain an overview of all grants, donor requirements, rules and regulations, and internal and external deadlines, including the filing of grant documents (including through the cycles and Office 365)

  • Contribute to the development of donor applications and reports, as well as ensuring donor compliance and quality control

  • Contribute to the development and revision of funding proposals, budgets, and donor reports

  • Be updated on donor priorities and track and share relevant calls for proposals

  • Document, analyze, and share learning from the proposal and reporting process, and compliance with donor rules and regulations

  • Contribute to continuously improving internal grant management systems

  • Provide an internal helpdesk on donor-related issues, including organizing and delivering training in donor rules and regulations, as well as proposal and report writing

  • Coordinate the development and distribution of internal reports

  • Contribute to PCM training and usage of the NRC PCM framework in the CO as delegated by the Head of Programme

  • Support external donor audits

  • Represent with relevant partners and donors as delegated

  • Promote the rights of refugees in line with the advocacy strategy


Specific responsibilities

  • Responsible for reporting and oversight of a specific portfolio of grants for which NRC Uganda is the lead agency, either amongst a consortium of external partners or a regional programme with other NRC country offices, namely (at current): for example, ECHO ICLA (led by NRC)

  • Liaise and coordinate in donor reporting between the area office, PDM, the region and donors

  • Organizing and facilitating Go No GO meetings, Project review meetings, GoM, GCM and updating the PCM RACI

  • Archiving and updating the Project folder under the filing tree, ensuring that all documents are archived and in compliance with the NRC compliance checklist

  • Follow up on all applications and update the online grants tracker, and share with managers

  • Support for monitoring BVA’s and identifying areas of concern for HOP to act

  • Conduct monitoring and field support missions to project sites related to the grant’s portfolio

  • Support research, advocacy, and communications related to the grant’s portfolio

  • Deputize for the partnership coordinator as directed

 

Please download the JD Grants Coordinator – Uganda 2025.docx to learn more about the position

Grants Coordinator job at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

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These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

Professional competencies for this position:

  • Between 3-5 years of relevant experience within field of expertise

  • Relevant experience from the project management in the humanitarian sector

  • Experience from working with humanitarian and development donors

  • Good understanding of donor rules and regulations

  • Skills and experience in report and proposal writing

  • Strong communication, coordination and interpersonal skills

  • Strong analytical skills (data and financial)


Behavioral competencies

  • Planning and delivering results

  • Managing resources to optimize results

  • Influencing

  • Handling insecure environments

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