Grant Management Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Offer grant management and advisory assistance to ensure high-quality execution, effective risk management, desired outcomes, adherence to donor commitments, and fulfillment of contractual obligations.

• Supervise implementation progress and guarantee that results and donor reports are submitted punctually, within budget, and in accordance with institutional donor requirements.

• Develop and implement reporting and learning processes.

• Utilize Results-Based Management methods and tools to monitor objectives, outputs, and outcomes.

• Coordinate or assist in grant deliverables, including initiation workshops, partner agreements, workplans, donor reports, annual reviews, evaluations, and closure activities.

• Record and disseminate project achievements, insights, and lessons learned through partnership meetings, donor engagement, academic forums, and communications.

• Provide technical assistance for assessments, surveys, evaluations, and MEAL systems with WVC MEAL and technical specialists.

• Collaborate with Grant Finance and Legal teams regarding donor contracts and amendments.

• Track financial performance, expenditures, cash flow, overhead recovery, financial risks, and funding timelines in conjunction with Program Finance.

• Work collaboratively across Program & Policy, the World Vision Partnership, Field Offices, Regional Offices, and the Global Centre.

• Act as a subject-matter expert and effectively communicate project progress, results, risks, and learnings to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Manage workloads, address challenges, and contribute to communities of practice and knowledge sharing.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in international development, community/social development, business development, or a related discipline.

• 5–7 years of proven experience in managing or advising on international grants and projects funded by institutional donors.

• Strong expertise in applying Results-Based Management approaches and in designing or supporting Monitoring & Evaluation systems.

• Established experience in supporting or coordinating remote, cross-functional, and cross-cultural teams in the delivery of development projects.

• Experience engaging with academic and/or research partners is an advantage.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the capability to distill complex information clearly for varied audiences.

• Strong attention to detail, particularly in reviewing project documentation and providing high-quality technical feedback.

• Proven ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries and cultures to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.

• Capacity to manage multiple work streams simultaneously with sound judgment, initiative, and confidence.

• Willingness and availability to travel internationally as needed (approximately once per year), including to higher-risk environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Recognized as a top employer in Canada and the Greater Toronto Area.

• Agile mindset/work environment.