DirecciónFCDO Grants and Programmes Advisor
Location: UK Flexible Location
Contract type: 2 year FTC (with the possibility of further extension)
Salary: £36,923 - £40,879 per annum (Plus London weighting if applicable)
Ready to be the driving force behind transformative global impact? Join us in pioneering humanitarian change!
Embark on a pivotal role shaping humanitarian initiatives by leading the identification and development of funding opportunities for FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office). As the heart of this strategic partnership, you will provide expert guidance to British Red Cross (BRC) teams globally on engagement and funding.
At the forefront of collaboration between BRC and FCDO, you will navigate funding intricacies to enable a strong humanitarian partnership between BRC and the UK Government. You will collaborate with international and domestic colleagues.
Ready to make a profound impact? Step into a leadership role with BRC and FCDO. Are you up for the task of making a lasting difference on a global scale?
Wondering about a day in the life of a Grants and Programmes Advisor? You'll be:
- Identifying programme funding opportunities for collaboration with partners, and providing advice to BRC, IFRC and National Societies on partnering with FCDO.
- Leading multi-million pound proposals, including consortia arrangements with RC and non-RC partners, budgeting and programme designs with regional and technical teams.
- Managing proposal development ensuring decision making processes – Go/No Go – are followed. This includes an assessment of opportunities to be pursued, contract terms and conditions, prospects of support, and budgets/costs
- Advising country and regional teams on engagement with FCDO. This includes their development of country engagement plans and in relation to specific issues with IFRC and BRC heads of offices.
- Developing tools and training on FCDO to ensure effective resource utilization for securing funding and efficient project management.
- Providing advice to BRC and partners on the application of contractual terms and conditions including their translation into practice for partners.
- Providing support to strategic engagement e.g. FCDO-BRC dialogues and quarterly briefings.
Ready for an impactful role in global initiatives? Join us! The closing date for completed applications is 4 February 2024
To excel as Grants and Programmes Advisor, what will you need?
- A track record in writing and securing large and multi-partner bids for FCDO or other Government donors.
- Experience in building and developing partnerships and relationships for new programme and consortium funding.
- Experience in leading budget development, including compliance with internal finance policies and donor, ideally FCDO, requirements.
- Expertise in delivering programme designs and programme management in development and humanitarian settings overseas through postings or multiple programme visits.
- Experience directing or facilitating program/proposal development workshops.
- Cultural fluency and adeptness navigating multicultural environments.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra.
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
- Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
- Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
- Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
- Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
- Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
- Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.
We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme.
We pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.
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