Deputy Director For Grants And Accountability

TL;DR

Deputy Director for Grants and Accountability (Humanitarian/NGO): Leading the grants, partnerships, and MEAL units to ensure effective award management, donor compliance, and program accountability. Focus on strategic business development, strengthening local partnerships, and integrating client-centered feedback systems into humanitarian operations.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya (Onsite)

Company

The hirify.global (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization that helps people affected by conflict and disaster to survive and reclaim control of their future.

What you will do

• Lead the Grants & Partnerships unit, overseeing award management, donor reporting, and proposal development processes.
• Drive the country program's partnership strategy, ensuring effective onboarding and management of local partners in line with PEERS standards.
• Provide strategic leadership for the MEAL unit, focusing on data utilization, program quality, and client accountability.
• Serve as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), contributing to strategy development and organizational decision-making.
• Manage and mentor a team of approximately 20 staff across grants, partnerships, and MEAL functions.
• Represent the organization with humanitarian donors and mobilize resources to support country program priorities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in international development or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in grants management and business development within a humanitarian or development context.
• At least 3 years of experience leading M&E functions in a humanitarian organization.
• Sound knowledge of donor regulations including ECHO, US Government, UN agencies, and FCDO.
• Fluency in English with superior writing, editing, and budgeting skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and analytical leadership capabilities.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized humanitarian organization dedicated to restoring safety and dignity.
• Engagement in high-impact work across diverse sectors including health, nutrition, and economic recovery.
• Collaborative environment focused on professional development, mentorship, and organizational learning.
• Commitment to core values of integrity, service, equality, and accountability.