Portfolio Management Junior Associate (Russian-language skills)
Geneva, Switzerland
JOB DETAIL
Position :Portfolio Management Traineeship
Position level:Junior Associate
Team:Portfolio Management
Required FTE:100%
Required travel:Up to 20% (upon completion of a security training only)
Reports to: Country Manager
Scope of the role
Responsible for supporting the Country Manager in grant making, grant management, research,
analysis, and communication within the team.
Responsible for supporting the Country Manager in grant making, grant management, research,
analysis, and communication within the team.
Principal accountabilities and ownership
•Quality assurance:Support the Country Manager in end-to-end grants management
and grant-making, in alignment with the GCERF process chart.
•Assisting with GCERF portfolios:Liaise with grantees in assigned portfolios and support the
Country Managers as requested (e.g., administrative support, travel, etc). Activities and
tasks according to the GCERF process chart.
•Research and Communications:Monitor in-country developments, conduct research,
provide regular in-depth analysis for the Country Manager, attend and report on relevant
events in Geneva, and coordinating the preparation of internal and external
communication updates on countries
Qualifications
Knowledge/Experience/Qualifications
•Some knowledge and understanding of programme design and development, project
cycle management, and financial budgeting and reporting
•Analytical and research skills working with qualitative data
•Some knowledge of the socio-political environment and civil society organisations is an
asset
•Experience of working alongside a wide range of grantees with skill and
sensitivity, including community-based and grassroots organisations is an asset.
•Previous experience in working in an international or grant making organisation
supporting grant or project management (ideally minimum 6 months) or local
organisation (ideally minimum 12 months), or ability to demonstrate other transferable
experience
•Previous experience or demonstrated interest in the prevention of radicalisation
to violent extremism will be an asset
•Previous working or lived experience in GCERF partner countries or in conflict affected areas
•Ideally Masters degree in Peacebuilding, Conflict Transformation, International
Development, Anthropology, Social Sciences, or a related field.
Knowledge/Experience/Qualifications
•Some knowledge and understanding of programme design and development, project
cycle management, and financial budgeting and reporting
•Analytical and research skills working with qualitative data
•Some knowledge of the socio-political environment and civil society organisations is an
asset
•Experience of working alongside a wide range of grantees with skill and
sensitivity, including community-based and grassroots organisations is an asset.
•Previous experience in working in an international or grant making organisation
supporting grant or project management (ideally minimum 6 months) or local
organisation (ideally minimum 12 months), or ability to demonstrate other transferable
experience
•Previous experience or demonstrated interest in the prevention of radicalisation
to violent extremism will be an asset
•Previous working or lived experience in GCERF partner countries or in conflict affected areas
•Ideally Masters degree in Peacebuilding, Conflict Transformation, International
Development, Anthropology, Social Sciences, or a related field.
Language skills
•Fluency in Russian is required, as well as C2 English. French is an asset.
Values
•Achieving together
•Acting with integrity
•Embracing diversity
•Realising potential
•Making a difference
Personal attributes based on GCERF competencies
•Leadership – Proactivity, integrity. Innovate
•Work laboratively
•Accountability and drive for solutions and results
•Embrace diversity
•Communicate effectively
•Demonstrate good judgement, informed and fair decision-making
•Realise potential – Embrace learning and Entrepreneurial spirit
Interdependencies
What this role must provide for key working relationships
Country Managers (primary)
•Collaborate with Country Managers in proactively supporting operational
activities ed to grant-making and management
Grantees (primary)
•Under the guidance of a specific Country Manager, work closely with grantees
to ensure efficient, effective, and compliant grant-making and
management.
Resource Mobilisation team (primary)
•Support Country Managers with background research and information for
to donor proposals and report
Grants Finance (primary)
•Contribute to GCERF reviews of workplans and first level of consolidation with
the grantee budget and financial report
Performance & Impact team (secondary)
•Contribute to GCERF reviews and creation of learning and research materials
for external communication
•Contribute to the review of results frameworks
What this role must provide for key working relationships
Country Managers (primary)
•Collaborate with Country Managers in proactively supporting operational
activities ed to grant-making and management
Grantees (primary)
•Under the guidance of a specific Country Manager, work closely with grantees
to ensure efficient, effective, and compliant grant-making and
management.
Resource Mobilisation team (primary)
•Support Country Managers with background research and information for
to donor proposals and report
Grants Finance (primary)
•Contribute to GCERF reviews of workplans and first level of consolidation with
the grantee budget and financial report
Performance & Impact team (secondary)
•Contribute to GCERF reviews and creation of learning and research materials
for external communication
•Contribute to the review of results frameworks
General information:
•Annual learning budget and commitment to providing development opportunities
•GCERF is committed to diversity within its workforce and encourages
applications from all qualified candidates, from all countries. We have the ability
to request permission to work and reside for all international candidates.
•Contract: 12 months full-time (40 hours) with a possibility to renew.
•Location: The position is based in Geneva.
•Remuneration: CHF 3,500 per month plus benefits including a CHF 500 per
month contribution towards health insurance.
Application Process:
Deadline: 15 April 2023
As a part of the recruitment process, shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a written
assignment and participate in an interview process.
How to Apply:Please visit the GCERF website athttps://www.gcerf.org/careers-and-opportunities/.
Please send an email to[email protected]with any questions you may have regarding this
vacancy.
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