Job Description Position: Grants Coordinator Programme: Pakistan Responsible To: Operations Manager Working With: Country Management Team (CMT) / Field Programme staff Location: Islamabad, Pakistan Start Date: July 2011 Duration: 6 months, with the possibility of extension (pending donor funding) Salary: £31,850 - £32,600 per annum (dependant on relevant experience) inclusive of annual restricted movement allowance. Benefits: Insurance cover, accommodation, return flights, R&R, 24 days annual leave per annum
Closing date: 15th June 2011
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Please note that this is an unaccompanied position.
Merlin International Profile Merlin specialises in health, saving lives in times of crisis and helping to rebuild shattered health services. Each year, Merlin helps more than 15 million people in up to 20 countries.
Context and Background Merlin has been operational in Pakistan since 2005, providing life saving activities for the most vulnerable communities in Kashmir, Baluchistan, FATA and KPK Provinces. Merlin first became operational in Pakistan following the 2005 earthquake in Kashmir, and has since responded to a number of emergencies including the Yemyin Cyclone in 2007 and Ziarat quake in 2008 in Baluchistan, and the IDP crisis from 2009 onwards, affecting various districts of KPK. Since 2008 Merlin has also been implementing a large-scale development project focusing on malaria control in Baluchistan, FATA and KPK, this has included acting as the procurement agent for Global Fund partners in Pakistan. Merlin is a major health player in Pakistan, working in close coordination and collaboration with all involved stakeholders. Merlin’s main objective in Pakistan has been to improve the health status of the population most affected by natural disasters, diseases and conflict. Merlin is committed to longer-term programming in Pakistan and plans to continue to operate to meet the health needs of the Pakistani population.
In response to the July 2010 monsoon flooding disaster and subsequent health crisis, Merlin mobilised health and medical teams to lead a rapid emergency response to meet escalating health needs of flood-affected and displaced communities. Merlin has continued its regular programmes and extended coverage to communities affected by the flood; currently reaching approximately 2,000,000 people through the provision of essential health services, community management of malnutrition and communicable disease surveillance and management. Merlin is currently operating in Swat, Buner, Nowshera, and Charsadda districts in KPK province and Muzaffargarh in Punjab province. Merlin’s model of care is based on the provision of an integrated package of health and nutrition services via static and mobile outreach services (currently supporting a total of 38 static health facilities and 26 mobile clinics). Merlin also currently supports seven diarrheal treatment units across all operational districts. Merlin has expanded its malaria control operations to six flood affected districts in Baluchistan and KPK provinces. This has been done through the initiation of malaria case management, surveillance and outbreak response in disease endemic parts of the country in partnership with the provincial malaria directorate. Merlin’s malaria programs are therefore now reaching a total of 11 million people across 16 districts in KPK, Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Baluchistan. Merlin works closely with the Ministry of Health, Health and Nutrition Clusters and Department of Malaria Control, to ensure close coordination and collaboration with all involved stakeholders.
Main purpose of the role The Grants Coordinator is responsible for developing and managing the funding portfolio for Merlin’s country programme in Pakistan. He/she will be responsible for developing and implementing the funding strategy, and coordinating all donor concept notes, proposals and reports, as well as general donor relations and compliance issues. He/she will be the main point of contact for all information and documentation related to Merlin grants in Pakistan.
The Grants Coordinator is part of the national support team charged with improving donor compliance and the grants management process of the country programme.
The Grants Coordinator provides support, guidance and training to support staff and the field teams in the development and management of all proposals, reports, donor relations and compliance. S/He is the main point of contact for all information and documentation related to Merlin grants in PAKISTAN, particularly for donors.
Together with the Country Director, the Grants Coordinator is ultimately responsible for assuring full donor compliance of closed, running and future projects implemented by Merlin. He/she has an essential role in assessing, managing and advising on risks and hits within the Merlin Pakistan programme.
The Grants Coordinator manages directly Merlin’s relationships with a number of major donors on behalf of the CD, and is instrumental in the identification of potential donors, the preparation of proposals and proposal budgets, negotiation with donors, and subsequent donor liaison on grants secured in-country.
Person Specification Essential Qualifications, experience and competences
• Degree or qualification in related field - preferably accounting and finance, auditing, business administration or law. • Substantial experience of grant management and donor compliance • Familiarity with major bilateral and pooled funding donors • Sound understanding of the donor environment including experience building and maintaining relationships with a variety of donors • Demonstrated project management skills and experience • Strong demonstrated skills with budget development and budget monitoring • Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken • Proven problem solving and organizational skills, flexible and calm under pressure • Excellent organizational and document revision skills • Good team player, able to live and work closely with a small team • Ability to work under stressful conditions • Ability to work on own initiative and multitask • Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office • Experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions and cultures • Demonstrated ability to be flexible in prioritizing a large workload and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines and constantly changing parameters • Experience of proactively identifying and addressing implementation issues • An understanding of and commitment to Merlin’s mission and values
Desirable Qualifications, experience and competences
• Interest in grant management and programme support • Previous working experience in the region
How to Apply
Closing date: 15 Jun 2011 .—Merlin
Closing date: 15th June 2011
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Please note that this is an unaccompanied position.
Merlin International Profile Merlin specialises in health, saving lives in times of crisis and helping to rebuild shattered health services. Each year, Merlin helps more than 15 million people in up to 20 countries.
Context and Background Merlin has been operational in Pakistan since 2005, providing life saving activities for the most vulnerable communities in Kashmir, Baluchistan, FATA and KPK Provinces. Merlin first became operational in Pakistan following the 2005 earthquake in Kashmir, and has since responded to a number of emergencies including the Yemyin Cyclone in 2007 and Ziarat quake in 2008 in Baluchistan, and the IDP crisis from 2009 onwards, affecting various districts of KPK. Since 2008 Merlin has also been implementing a large-scale development project focusing on malaria control in Baluchistan, FATA and KPK, this has included acting as the procurement agent for Global Fund partners in Pakistan. Merlin is a major health player in Pakistan, working in close coordination and collaboration with all involved stakeholders. Merlin’s main objective in Pakistan has been to improve the health status of the population most affected by natural disasters, diseases and conflict. Merlin is committed to longer-term programming in Pakistan and plans to continue to operate to meet the health needs of the Pakistani population.
In response to the July 2010 monsoon flooding disaster and subsequent health crisis, Merlin mobilised health and medical teams to lead a rapid emergency response to meet escalating health needs of flood-affected and displaced communities. Merlin has continued its regular programmes and extended coverage to communities affected by the flood; currently reaching approximately 2,000,000 people through the provision of essential health services, community management of malnutrition and communicable disease surveillance and management. Merlin is currently operating in Swat, Buner, Nowshera, and Charsadda districts in KPK province and Muzaffargarh in Punjab province. Merlin’s model of care is based on the provision of an integrated package of health and nutrition services via static and mobile outreach services (currently supporting a total of 38 static health facilities and 26 mobile clinics). Merlin also currently supports seven diarrheal treatment units across all operational districts. Merlin has expanded its malaria control operations to six flood affected districts in Baluchistan and KPK provinces. This has been done through the initiation of malaria case management, surveillance and outbreak response in disease endemic parts of the country in partnership with the provincial malaria directorate. Merlin’s malaria programs are therefore now reaching a total of 11 million people across 16 districts in KPK, Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Baluchistan. Merlin works closely with the Ministry of Health, Health and Nutrition Clusters and Department of Malaria Control, to ensure close coordination and collaboration with all involved stakeholders.
Main purpose of the role The Grants Coordinator is responsible for developing and managing the funding portfolio for Merlin’s country programme in Pakistan. He/she will be responsible for developing and implementing the funding strategy, and coordinating all donor concept notes, proposals and reports, as well as general donor relations and compliance issues. He/she will be the main point of contact for all information and documentation related to Merlin grants in Pakistan.
The Grants Coordinator is part of the national support team charged with improving donor compliance and the grants management process of the country programme.
The Grants Coordinator provides support, guidance and training to support staff and the field teams in the development and management of all proposals, reports, donor relations and compliance. S/He is the main point of contact for all information and documentation related to Merlin grants in PAKISTAN, particularly for donors.
Together with the Country Director, the Grants Coordinator is ultimately responsible for assuring full donor compliance of closed, running and future projects implemented by Merlin. He/she has an essential role in assessing, managing and advising on risks and hits within the Merlin Pakistan programme.
The Grants Coordinator manages directly Merlin’s relationships with a number of major donors on behalf of the CD, and is instrumental in the identification of potential donors, the preparation of proposals and proposal budgets, negotiation with donors, and subsequent donor liaison on grants secured in-country.
Person Specification Essential Qualifications, experience and competences
• Degree or qualification in related field - preferably accounting and finance, auditing, business administration or law. • Substantial experience of grant management and donor compliance • Familiarity with major bilateral and pooled funding donors • Sound understanding of the donor environment including experience building and maintaining relationships with a variety of donors • Demonstrated project management skills and experience • Strong demonstrated skills with budget development and budget monitoring • Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken • Proven problem solving and organizational skills, flexible and calm under pressure • Excellent organizational and document revision skills • Good team player, able to live and work closely with a small team • Ability to work under stressful conditions • Ability to work on own initiative and multitask • Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office • Experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions and cultures • Demonstrated ability to be flexible in prioritizing a large workload and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines and constantly changing parameters • Experience of proactively identifying and addressing implementation issues • An understanding of and commitment to Merlin’s mission and values
Desirable Qualifications, experience and competences
• Interest in grant management and programme support • Previous working experience in the region
How to Apply
To apply for this job, please go to www.merlin.org.uk/jobs and apply using our online recruitment system. In order to apply for a job with Merlin online you will need to complete a short registration process and create an account – the online recruitment system explains how to do this. Once your account has been created, you will be able to save the information that you have entered in your application and re-visit it at any time before you submit it.
If you are unable to apply online please download and complete an application form and email it to: applications@merlin.org.uk.
Please note that we do not accept CVs and any application must therefore be made online or by completing our application form. Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.Closing date: 15 Jun 2011 .—Merlin
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