Grants Program Manager

About this role

Compassion International seeks a Grants Program Manager to lead national implementation of an institutional grant-funded programme in Arusha, Tanzania. The fixed-term post is supported by grant funding approved for one year. The manager will guide the country management team in contextualising the programme model, delivering results under the award agreement, and coordinating with local partners, a national Steering Committee, the transition partner, the Institutional Grants Team, and the donor or prime awardee. Core duties include organising integrated service delivery across disciplines needed to meet grant objectives and ensuring activities align with donor requirements, approved proposals, and sector best practices.

The manager is the main point of contact for grant-funded activities, maintains relationships with host government stakeholders, faith-based networks, and local partners, and oversees timely progress reports before donor submission. The post holder manages staff, sets goals, coaches and reviews performance, administers the annual budget and expenses, monitors costs against the grant budget, ensures financial and legal compliance, identifies risks, and escalates challenges to protect timelines and quality. Team management covers hiring, terminations, consultation, and capacity building for a progressive transition or closeout. Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree, relevant experience in this or a related field, and certification from a recognised organisation in a related field, though equivalent education, training, or certification may substitute.

The manager must maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, act as a consistent witness, uphold Compassion's ministry, advocate for children's needs, and prioritise child protection in all decisions, reporting concerns through internal channels. The position is full time and based in a standard office environment in Arusha, with sitting, standing, or walking for up to eight hours daily and travel of up to 25 percent. The source text does not specify application instructions or a closing date.