Head of Operational Support and Grants (B4PF)

Valoris Offshore

The Head of Operational Support and Grants (HOSG) is a key function in the Nabni FMU. The position oversees the systems and processes around grant cycle management, systems for partner performance and risk management, providing significant support and guidance to Country Grant Managers in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen who oversee day-to-day grant management.

The position also oversees Finance and Procurement team members – ensuring strong Nabni support functions, supporting grant cycle management, and providing technical assistance and capacity-sharing with local partners. Many aspects of the role support or lead Nabni risk management and compliance functions.

In addition, the position also oversees the grant management and reporting functions, ensuring timely donor reporting and donor grant management systems, with significant input and cooperation from the FMU. The position is responsible for the management of consultant pools for periodic additional support to partners and the Facility, for relevant areas (such as finance, procurement etc.)

Key responsibilities:

• Management oversight of Finance and Procurement functions that support both the FMU, as well as the grant management cycle of partner grants.

• Responsible for developing and maintaining the Nabni grant cycle management system (Pillar 1) and oversight of the grants and reporting systems and working closely with Country Grant Managers and the Nabni Director, as well as other FMU members, on its successful implementation.

• Nabni s Finance and Procurement team members liaise closely with partners grant cycle management in Pillar 1, as well as technical assistance and capacity strengthening in Pillar 2. The HOSG will support team members and the wider FMU to ensure the successful implementation of all Nabni pillars, and the position may at times provide support or guidance directly to partners for grant cycle management.

• Develop, monitor and manage Nabni s risk and compliance systems and processes. This includes maintaining adequate systems for Nabni support functions, and grant cycle management, including ensuring the facility process tools, manuals and systems are up to date and compliant with donor requirements and operational needs, as well as providing guidance on quality partner due diligence is performed by the FMU.

• Contribute to a strong and positive team environment within the Operational Support and Grant Management Unit and help ensure adequate backstopping and cross-training opportunities.

• Support the development of the Nabni strategic plan and the master budget.

• Line management responsibilities for directly reporting staff. This includes performance management and key processes like workforce planning, recruitment, staff induction, and development and ensuring Duty of Care for own staff.

• Any other tasks as delegated by the line managers.