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The Manager, Grant Making Processes is a key position within the WSB European Support Centre leading our work in Funding and Grant Management.

The 3 main focuses of this role are:

• Increase the funding and grant management function of the European Support Centre;
• Support the development of funding applications with all relevant stakeholders and facilitate reporting deliverables in coordination with the Finance Manager;
• Support Member Organizations in their fundraising initiatives.

This role entails a strong operational approach to the work to be carried out, with hands-on responsibilities to ensure the delivery of currently existing funding sources. It also entails close collaboration with different stakeholders from the team of staff, member organisations to external partners. This role is also exposed to a development dimension in support to the fundraising functions of the organisation. This position is part of a dynamic regional team within a value-based organisation offering continuous learning opportunities and a chance to contribute to the professional growth of team members in the area of Project Management and Grant Management.

Key responsibilities

• Review the funding and grant management processes of the European Scout Region leading to continuous improvement of the overall project management approach. This includes the evaluation of the working methods and operational capacities in terms of project conception and financial management of the European Scout Region;
• Take the lead of the coordination of all funding application processes of the organisation by:
  • Developing with the project managers and partners funding applications from already used European Funds (Erasmus+, European Youth Foundation…) with the support and guidance of the Director for Partnerships, Communications and funding and inputs from relevant colleagues;
  • Providing guidance and support to project managers in all reporting deliverables, as per donor requirements and in accordance to the operational and financial guidelines;
  • Maintaining an overall grant monitor and provide reports to different structures of the Region including its management and governance;
  • Identifying and escalating any deviations and due diligence issues in the grant making and project monitoring process to the appropriate level in the organisation;
  • Continuously identifying and developing strategies to optimize the grant administration process.
• Coordinate the management of grants internally available to NSOs/NSAs such as the Messengers of Peace Initiative:
  • Process grant applications with the support of the appointed decision bodies;
  • Promote these grants and funding opportunities to NSOs/NSAs;
  • Manage the internal monitor to ensure reporting requirements are met and support NSOs/NSAs in this process where needed.
• Contribute to the direct support to NSOs/NSAs in Fundraising as one of support areas of the WOSM Services:
  • Support NSO/NSAs in their fundraising activities and development of funding applications to access European Funds;
  • Coordinate trainings and other relevant activities that would support NSOs/NSAs to attract more funding;
  • Ensure the regular communication of funding opportunities through dedicated channels;
  • Contribute to the training of WOSM Consultants to provide such support across the region.
• Contribute to the overall work of the World Scout Bureau by playing a full and active role as a member of Europe Support Centre and the Global wide teams.

For full details of the profile we are looking for, please have a look at the detailed job description on our website https://www.scout.org/jobs.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted to europe@scout.org by Sunday 28 March 2021, 23:59 Brussels time, and should include:

1. a curriculum vitae;
2. a cover letter;
3. contact information of at least two persons who can provide employment references.

The interview will take place online shortly after the deadline. Only shortlisted will be contacted. The WSB is committed to taking due account of equality and diversity, all appointments are made on merit by a fair and open process.

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