Partnerships and Grants Manager

About the role

Danish Refugee Council Uganda is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Partnerships and Grants Manager to lead the grants and partnerships portfolio of a Sudan crisis localisation Fund. The role provides senior leadership, strategic direction and oversight across the full grants lifecycle, ensuring compliance and quality while supporting locally led approaches.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage grant application processes, including guidelines, templates and evaluation criteria.
• Lead due‑diligence and vetting of partners, ensuring alignment with donor and fund standards.
• Provide strategic direction for the grants management function and monitor compliance throughout the grant cycle.
• Supervise Partnership and Grants Specialists and Officers, fostering effective teamwork.
• Guide partners on operationalising the Fund’s locally led approach and maintain accountability to donors.

Required profile

• Proven experience in grants management, donor relations or partnership coordination within the humanitarian sector.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent understanding of compliance, reporting and quality assurance in grant programmes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners and stakeholders.

Required skills