Manager, Grants

17 Jun 2026 Manager, Grants at MCA-Zambia II

• Manage diverse aspects of implementing the Grants Programme in accordance with the PGG, including managing approvals as set out in the PGG Approval Matrix and Grant Award Procedures in the Grant Operations Manual. • Manage reviews and submissions of requests to waive any provision of the PGG; ensure each Grant Programme is well explained, justified, and approved by MCC. • Manage all written plans developed by MCA–Zambia II for Co-Creation and coordinate MCC approval where required. • Ensure accurate Grant data is captured and entered into the MCC Management Information System (MCC-MIS). • Review draft grant announcements, proposed solicitation documents, and proposed total funds available for Grant Awards for consistency with the approved Grant Programme, Grants Schedule, and PGG requirements. • Organise and deliver outreach events to generate interest in grant opportunities; monitor outreach efforts and pre-Application workshops. • Manage communications with proposers or applicants where the Merit Review Panel, Selection Committee, or assessment experts require additional information during proposal or application review. • Manage discussions, co-creation, and negotiation meetings with proposers, applicants, and potential grantees. • Monitor and conduct screening of proposers and applicants for eligibility; ensure eligibility checks are captured in the Concept/Application Appraisal Report and Grant File. • Write and review Concept Paper and/or Application Appraisal Reports; submit to the Selection Committee including any post-Discussion or Co-Creation amendments. • Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Public Administration, International Development, Law, Finance, or a related field (required). • Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in grants management or a similar role, including administration of a grants programme with deep expertise in grant life-cycle administration and compliance. • Experience in project management, including development of Terms of Reference, management of contractors and/or staff, budget development and management, and identifying and resolving implementation challenges. • Demonstrated experience implementing grants financed by international organisations such as MCC, World Bank, USAID, or the United Nations. • Strong knowledge of grants management principles, MCC Program Grant Guidelines, or comparable donor grant management frameworks.