Grants Officer

Malala Fund • Washington, DC

387d • $90,000 - $98,600 • Remote

About The Position

The Grants Officer at Malala Fund will support Partnership Managers in managing and implementing all non-programmatic components of grants processing and administration for non-registered priority countries. This role involves overseeing the grant lifecycle, ensuring compliance, and maintaining data integrity within the grants management system. The ideal candidate is a highly organized self-starter with experience in grant administration, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

Requirements

• Three to five years of relevant work experience in grantmaking and grants administration.
• Experience interfacing with grants management systems or software.
• Experience reviewing grant budgets and financial information.
• Familiarity with IRS regulations for intermediary funders.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines under time pressure.
• Experience with reviewing and analysing organisational audited financial statements.
• Strong commitment to Malala Fund's mission.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with grantmaking focused on advocacy or international education.
• Experience with grants administration for organisations in Malala Fund's priority countries.
• Experience with grants administration at public charity or intermediary fund.

Responsibilities

• Conducts organisational legal, financial and reputational diligence on prospective grantees.
• Prepares grant agreements and amendments and coordinates their execution.
• Prepares grant disbursement requests and ensures payments are processed.
• Inputs and updates grantee data into grants management system; assures integrity of data.
• Tracks actual and projected grant expenses against annual grantmaking budgets.
• Project manages all grant-related processes for grant portfolios in non-registered priority countries.
• Sends proposal invitations to prospective grantees and tracks submissions.
• Reviews proposed grant budgets alongside Partnership Managers.
• Oversees close-out process on all grant awards.
• Identifies opportunities to improve grants-related processes.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work models with a monthly stipend for work from home expenses.
• Fully paid health, income protection and life benefits.
• Retirement plan options based on country and legal requirements.
• Generous paid time off and country-specific paid public holidays.
• Generous paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance and mental health benefits.
• Paid time off for volunteering activities.
• Annual company contribution towards professional development or higher education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed