AmplifyChange is a not-for-profit organisation that supports local civil society organisations to advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). We make grants of various sizes and duration to support the work of civil society organisations (CSOs) located across Africa, South Asia and the Middle East, advocating for improved sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).

While AmplifyChange accepts applications on a competitive basis to make grants accessible to all, our ethos is to support applicants and grantees to succeed, and to facilitate access to longer-term and more predictable funding to well performing groups. AmplifyChange is agile, lean and light touch, without compromising quality and the ability to provide personalised support to our grantees.

AmplifyChange registered as an independent entity in early 2020, with a five-year strategy outlining our approach for the future. Since our inception in 2014, AmplifyChange has awarded over 1,500 grants to CSOs working in SRHR, mainly in Africa and South Asia, and run 72 funding rounds processing more than 13,000 eligible applications.

Purpose of role

AmplifyChange has an exciting new job opportunity for a Grants Manager to join our dynamic team of dedicated sexual and reproductive health and rights specialists. The Grants Manager will be responsible for accompanying grantee partner organisations through the grant making process; from assessing funding applications to providing performance and risk oversight for a portfolio of SRHR advocacy grants. In addition, the Grants Manager provides technical expertise for grantees on organisational strengthening and advocacy and campaigning.

Key to the role is the sharing of knowledge across the portfolio and monitoring of grantee partners. Job holder will report to the Head of Grant Making and will work closely with a team of Grants Officers to ensure grants move efficiently through the grant management cycle, alongside the broader AmplifyChange team.

Fluency in French is essential for this role because AmplifyChange operates as a bilingual fund. In addition to this, we are looking for experience in Francophone Africa and/or the Middle East. We are also looking to complement existing team skills with knowledge and experience working on SRHR Advocacy themes and our crosscutting themes, such as climate justice, mental health and pleasure based sexual health.

Primary responsibilities

The job holder will have the following key responsibilities: 

• Manage a portfolio of international grants, ensuring compliance with internal procedures.
• Provide high quality technical SRHR support and coaching to groups to support them throughout the grant, including preparing for contracting and regular performance reviews.
• Collaborate with the team to support the development and management of new grant calls.
• Screen and review grant applications and budgets against pre-defined criteria to recommend whether a grant application should, or should not, be reviewed by the independent Technical Review Panel.
• Maintain oversight of financial and contractual compliance of a portfolio of grants
• Work closely with the Grants Compliance Team and Grant Operations Team to ensure smooth processes.
• Identify and contribute to lessons learning and knowledge sharing among grantees and support external communications of AmplifyChange supported grants.
• Provide ongoing technical expertise to political and situational analysis of SRHR in the relevant countries.
• Represent AmplifyChange as necessary to support outreach and learning with civil society, donors, and potential donors.
• Provide inputs to organisational strategic development and review of progress
• Engage with the field of philanthropy and grants management to stay informed of best practices.
  
  

 Essential:

Values and Commitment

• Strong alignment with the values and mission of AmplifyChange, including a commitment to rights-based, inclusive approaches to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).
• Sensitivity to working with diverse communities and an understanding of social, cultural, and political contexts affecting SRHR.

Qualifications and Experience

• Postgraduate or undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional and/or lived experience in the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the field of SRHR within international contexts including, public health, human rights, advocacy or social policy setting.
• Significant experience working on SRHR programme management and advocacy including work with grassroots organisations, SRHR movements, or youth-led initiatives within developing countries across Africa, South Asia, and/or the Middle East.
• Demonstrable experience of managing projects, contracts or grants, including performance management and evaluation and learning.
• Demonstrable technical knowledge and experience in SRHR, including advanced expertise in Youth SRHR with proven skills in advocacy, campaigning and effective program design and implementation.
• Experience in organisational strengthening and a good understanding of how to support and build capacity in grassroots organisations.
• Evidence of engagement with SRHR policy, advocacy, or movement building, particularly in applying rights-based approaches.

Skills, competencies, and personal qualities

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess political, cultural, and social contexts and apply this knowledge to SRHR programming and advocacy.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain trusting relationships across cultures and at a distance with colleagues and grantee partners
• Sound judgement, commercial acumen, and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online management systems
• Ability to synthesise and share lessons learned, contributing to knowledge management and organisational learning.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to use own initiative, with a proactive and problem-solving attitude
• Fluency in English and French (additional languages an advantage)
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required
• Ability to navigate and collaborate effectively in diverse cultural, social, and regulatory environments.

Desirable

• Previous experience living and working overseas is desirable, particularly where it has contributed to understanding and effectively engaging with global SRHR programmes and partners
• Knowledge of appropriate language skills would be an asset (e.g. Swahili, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Portuguese)
• Knowledge of the intersections of SRHR and disability, SRHR and Climate Change, SRHR in conflict settings
• Experience in developing and delivering advocacy campaigns
• Credible experience of working with grantees in the local context
• Experience of managing and developing a portfolio of grants
• Knowledge of Grant making systems such as Fluxx
• Knowledge of donor agency procedures

Working Arrangements

This is a UK based, full time (37.5 hours/week) permanent position, reporting to the Head of Grant Making. AmplifyChange is based in Bath, and we operate on a hybrid working model. Requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered. We encourage applications from candidates who have experience of implementing projects or advocacy initiatives in countries that are eligible for funding from AmplifyChange. We can only accept applications from those with proof of the right to work in the UK. International and national travel will be required.

AmplifyChange is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults. All our employees are expected to share this commitment and abide by our Code of Ethics at all times.

Benefits

Holiday:                  25 days per annum on full time basis plus bank holidays

Pension:                  8% employer contribution

Life insurance:         Life Assurance Scheme

Benefits:                  Employee Assistance Program & Health cash plan

To apply for this role, please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how you fulfil the requirements set out in the job announcement by clicking on the link below.  

If you have any questions about the role or organisation and would like an informal chat ahead of submitting a formal application, please reach out to Tricia Placido. To note: in order to keep your application safe and ensure your data is GDPR compliant applications will not be accepted via email.

• The deadline for applications is Monday April 13^th, 9:00 am CET ·

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