Grant Manager

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) provides standards services tools and training that empower organizations of all sizes to assess and report on their environmental social and economic impacts. We engage in a multi-stakeholder process to develop our standards setting best practices for sustainability reporting.

The GRI Standards are widely used around the world and contribute to the establishment of a global sustainability reporting system. Our priorities and partnerships support long-term value creation benefiting people and planet.

GRI is an independent nonprofit organization headquartered in the Netherlands with multiple regional networks. With staff in more than 20 countries we embody global perspectives while enabling local relevance.

Working at GRI you will be part of a team - One GRI - that is committed to unlocking positive change in the world.

About the role

Join a dynamic team driving meaningful impact through innovative grant programs. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects end-to-end collaborate across teams and ensure excellence in both program delivery and financial a key role in shaping successful initiatives that make a real differencealigned with GRIs mission.

Responsibilities

Delivery

• Definesthegrantactivity planningfollowingestablishedproject-managementpractices compilation ofaGANTTchartsandthe identification of acritical path for the project.

• Managesday-to-day activities in projectimplementationattentivelymonitoringprogress onthe yearly plantracking performanceindicatorsandmaking sure that any deviation from the plan is promptly addressed or escalated.

• Overseesproject-management aspectsensuring compliance with donor requirements operational goodpracticeandprogramobjectives.

• Leadsthe grantnarrativereportingprocess including tracking deadlinescoordinatingand reviewing inputs from implementing teamsand ensuring compliance with donor requirements.

• Reviews legal instrumentsforthird parties (MoUs serviceagreementsand grant agreements) ensuring alignment with programsobjectives budget and deliverables managing senior leadershipvalidation and signatures.

• Supports activities and consultancies for impact measurement including reviewing MEL consultancies research projects and case studies assessing deliverables quality and stewardship with donor reporting requirements.

• In collaboration with Financeprovidesoversightoverfinancial managementof the project both in terms of compliance with donor regulation and performance against the budget.

• Approves financial expenditure related to program activities ensuring alignment with programobjectives contractual obligations with externalpartnersand budget provisions.

• Reviews fundraising proposals prepared by the fundraising team to ensure alignment with current programs and team capacity and supports Finance in developing the associated budgets for activities and teams.
  
  

Engagement

• Supportsorganizational leadershipand the fundraising teamin engagement with the donorbyproviding insights into theprogress of the project andsupport on queries and information requests.

Requirements

Workexperience

• Qualification in Business Administration Management Economics ora related field.

• Previousexperience in a similar role ( donor-funded projects grant writing for non-profit organizations) in an international environment.

• Experience ofmanaging multi-country multi-year grants with institutional donors.

• Project-managementqualificationis an asset.

• Experience with design & management as well as monitoring & evaluation for development projects and programs or a strong willingness toacquirethese skills quickly through formal and on-the-job training.
  
  

Knowledge and abilities

• Abilitytooperationalizeprojectseffectivelybreakingdownthe path to projectoutcomes into outputs and activitiesandestablishingreliable performance indicators.

• Excellentorganizational skills ability to prepare activity plans engageand coordinate multiple stakeholders.

• Flexibility and capability to perform on a broad range of areasfromcapacity buildingtofinancial managementmonitoring and evaluationandnarrative reporting.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.

• Strong analytical skills and desirable experience withPowerBI Excel or other analytical tools.

• Attentive to detailwith strong organizational and time management skills.

• Proactive and results-driven with the ability to build andmaintainstrong work relationships internally and externally.

• Ability to work in a dynamic environment where change is ongoing.

• Abletowork in an international and multi-cultural setting.

• Affinity with the mission of GRI.

Perks of the role

• Location: Remote (Hybrid if in the Netherlands; within /- 6 hours CET; (candidates must have an existing valid permit to work in the country they will be based)

• Work hours: Full-time (40hrs/week; flexible)

• Contract type: 1-year contract with the possibility of renewal

• Base salary: 46051 - 51168 (European based range) per annum on full-time basis

• Generous leave allowance

• Access to the GRI Academy

  The application deadline for this position is 13 July 2026 at 12:00 (noon) CET. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

  We aim to create a recruitment process that champions diversity equity and inclusion ensuring all candidates have equal opportunities and are evaluated based on their unique skills and experiences. If you need any support or adjustments during the application process please reach out to us.