Grant Management Business Partner

Grant Management Business Partner

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Remote)

Contract: Fixed term contract for 12 months

Apply By: 28 Sep 2022

Salary: Competitive for non-profit information

Start Date: 01 Jan 2023

About Us

EIT Climate-KIC (Knowledge and Innovation Community) is Europe’s foremost climate innovation initiative. Our mission is to leverage the power of systems innovation to transform whole places, industries, and value chains by 2030.

As a mission-driven organisation dedicated to climate transformation, we consider the climate impact of our own actions. We are committed to building a diverse and representative team and an inclusive workplace.

About the Role

The Business Desk is the core hub of grant management for EIT Climate-KIC. The Grant Management Business Partner will work collaboratively with the Business Desk team to ensure EIT Climate-KIC consistently meets funder obligations and expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and continuously improve the governance and processes to manage an effective and compliant Business Desk service covering end-to-end grant management.
• Manage evolving external funder requirements, policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Identify training and capability needs for the team.
• Implement and maintain effective systems, tools, and processes to support grant delivery.
• Co-ordinate engagement for policy and process development with relevant stakeholders.
• Focus on continuous improvement of the Business Desk function.

Key Working Relationships

• Delivery teams across EIT Climate-KIC
• Other enabling services teams including Community Desk, Legal, Procurement, and Finance
• Public and private funders
• EIT Climate-KIC partner community

About You

Qualifications:

• A relevant academic degree or professional qualification is desirable.
• A project management qualification is desirable.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in public and/or private funding environments.
• Experience working with EU and international grant programmes.
• Demonstrated experience in grant administration.
• Operational experience including budgeting, financial administration, and project management.
• Interest in climate change.

Skills:

• Fluent in English; fluency in other European languages is an asset.
• Experience with collaborative IT applications.
• Strong communication and analytical capabilities.
• Customer service ethos and commitment to continuous improvement.

Application Process

Climate-KIC values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Your application should include a full curriculum vitae and a covering letter. Please send your application using the “apply now” button above. The deadline for applications is 23:59 GMT on the date published on the job advert.

Receipt of your application will be acknowledged by email. Candidates invited to a first interview will be notified of the outcome and informed about next stages if they are successful.

Climate-KIC is committed to addressing climate change through our work.