Support the BSM & PFM by participating fully in relevant funding activities, and assist in the development of donor proposals, budget submissions and other necessary activities to secure funding for program objectives.
Working closely with programme and finance teams for ensuring trouble free donor contract management and compliance; complementing the entire project life cycle (from signing of contract to closure).
Ensuring timely submission of high-quality donor reports in coordination with programme and finance staff.
Lead in monitoring compliance with donor contract requirements and Oxfam’s contract management policies and procedures through setting up and implementing appropriate systems and tools, and report exceptions
Review partner grant budgets, activity plans and partnership agreements to ensure compliance with donor requirements and Oxfam policies and procedures
Provide regular management information on the financial status of country program funding arrangements, including the preparation of the monthly funding report
Proactively review and identify any potential issues which would interfere with reporting requirements and/or meeting compliance standards and take appropriate action to resolve them
Assist in developing and managing donor relationships and participate in donor meetings and visits as appropriate
Work with program staff to establish a longer-term perspective on funding needs, rather than short-term “symptom based” funding, including conducting research and analysis and preparing information and reports on the underlying reasons that need to be addressed
Develop and maintain an effective partner grants and reports monitoring system, ensuring adherence to Oxfam policies and procedures on partner management
Regularly visit partner organisations to fully understand the context and operating environment they work in to ensure effective support is provided
Maintain donor contracts and partner grants files, both electronic and hardcopy, up to date and easily accessible to users, donors and auditors.
Support in communicating with donor’s vis-a-vis donor contract management as and when required