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Job Description

Job Description

Reports to : Associate Director of Grantmaking & Grants Operations

Location : US-Based Remote

Union / Non-Union : Union-Represented

Compensation : The full-time salary is $88,000. Please note that compensation is not flexible.

Deadline to Apply : September 6th

Must Haves : A proven track record in grants administration, fluency in English and Arabic / Spanish / French, and a passion for human rights and social justice are non-negotiable for success in this pivotal role. Must be US-based.

About MADRE

MADRE is an international human rights organization that strengthens communities locally by centering the expertise of women and girls within them. MADRE builds sustainable, networked partnerships, and champions equity through systemic policy solutions and funding. MADRE integrates grantmaking, capacity bridging, and legal advocacy to achieve its goals. Since its founding in 1983, MADRE has provided more than $65 million in grants to support women and girls in more than 40 countries. Learn more about MADRE’s work at : https : / / www.madre.org / .

Position Summary

MADRE is seeking a Grants Officer to play a pivotal role in their Grantmaking & Partnerships (G&P) team, including without limitation managing MADRE's grantmaking processes, overseeing the development and implementation of grant strategies, ensuring compliance, and facilitating knowledge dissemination on grants management best practices.

Position Description

MADRE seeks a highly motivated, dynamic, and organized Grants Officer to support MADRE’s G&P team, including assisting with the development and implementation of MADRE’s grantmaking strategy, the development and maintenance of systems to streamline MADRE’s grantmaking portfolios, and the organization of the flow of information with grantees and partners. Additionally, as part of their work with the G&P team, the Grants Officer will monitor and ensure compliance, and will support the identification and facilitation of MADRE and our partners’ grantmaking and grants management needs. The Grants Officer is also expected to generate and diffuse knowledge both internally and externally regarding protocols on grantmaking and grants management best practices. The Grants Officer may be responsible for the supervision interns and liaising with consultants.

Core Responsibilities

Grantmaking Strategy and Management :

• Review grantee proposals for work, additional funding requests, including emergency support, or budget / grant reallocation, and make recommendations to the G&P team and leadership.
• Continuously monitor and analyze regional and thematic developments and trends related to MADRE’s priority communities, while maintaining an expert understanding of their strengths, needs, opportunities, and challenges.
• Collaborate with the G&P team to create and assess a comprehensive grantmaking strategy, including equitable grantmaking, multi-year grants, and exit strategies.
• Plan grantmaking portfolios and integrate findings into MADRE’s systems based on partners’ needs assessments, as assigned and in collaboration with the G&P team.
• Manage grant cycles and approval processes for MADRE grants to ensure compliance across MADRE’s grantmaking tracking, systems, and streamlining.
• Coordinate communication with grantees to obtain necessary grant documents and financial information while also providing technical assistance and troubleshooting grantmaking challenges referred by Grants Associates.
• Contribute to the collaborative work of MADRE and peer organizations, funding networks, and grantmaking communities.

Grantmaking Systems Development and Refinement :

Database and Financial Management :

Learning and Evaluation :

Other :

Required Qualifications

To Apply : Please apply and submit your resume and cover letter to grantsofficer@madre.org. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible, as applications must be received by September 6th . Once the deadline has passed, submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis until the search is successful.

Compensation : The full-time salary is $88,000. Please note that compensation is not flexible, as our goal is to remain equitable with our starting salaries. This is a union-represented position.

Working Conditions

This role requires authorization to work in the United States. This role is eligible for remote work, subject to MADRE’s prior approval of your remote location. This position will require occasional in-person meetings, which are anticipated to include meetings at MADRE’s headquarters and an annual retreat(s).

(a) Travel – This position may require some travel, as determined by MADRE at its discretion.

b) Physical / Sensory Demands—MADRE maintains a fast-paced working environment. This position requires extensive computer usage, online engagement, and communications both within MADRE and externally. Additionally, it requires that the employee be willing to build inclusive relationships and collaborate with employees at all levels within the organization and with partners and others outside the organization.

EEOC Statement

MADRE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, recent immigrants, persons with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ people, and other historically marginalized people from under-represented backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence by integrating an intersectional justice lens into all our recruitment efforts. Studies have shown that people from historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply for specific positions unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications listed in a job description. MADRE values lived experience and is highly committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization that centers on intersectional justice. We actively seek to reach candidates from directly impacted communities.