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Job Summary

Job Title:
Partnerships and Grants Manager
Employer:
AfriCareers
Location:
Kampala
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Number of Positions:
Deadline:
Thursday, 27 August 2026

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Deadline: 

27 Aug 2026

Partnerships and Grants Manager Job at AfriCareers

AfriCareers

Job Description

Partnerships and Grants Manager role at DRC Uganda, providing senior leadership and oversight across the full grants and partnerships portfolio of a Sudan crisis localization Fund, ensuring robust compliance and quality across the grants lifecycle, and managing Partnership and Grants Specialists and Officers.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage grant application processes including guidelines, templates, and evaluation criteria
  • Lead due diligence and vetting process for partner organisations ensuring compliance with donor and Fund standards
  • Prepare and administer grant agreements and amendments in coordination with the Fund Management Unit at HQ
  • Design and oversee capacity-building support to partners on grants management, compliance, and reporting
  • Line manage, mentor and build capacity of Partnerships and Grants Officers
  • Oversee development and roll-out of the Fund Grant Management System
  • Coordinate with Operations Manager on timely funds disbursements, financial tracking and risk management
  • Ensure partners comply with grant conditions, Fund Operations Manual, and donor requirements
  • Update and maintain the Fund risk register and dashboard addressing high-risk areas
  • Track funding disbursements against budgets, flag variances and escalate risks to the Fund Director
  • Monitor grant implementation ensuring timely and quality submission of financial and narrative reports
  • Support Fund Director in liaising with donor representatives
  • Represent the Fund in coordination with other key local intermediary actors in Sudan

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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  4. Go to the "Jobs" tab

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  7. Track progress under "My Applications" tab

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