Grants Officer – DREEM Initiative (Pan‑Africa)

About the role

The DREEM Grants Officer will support the second phase of the DREEM initiative, which aims to help refugee, displaced and host‑community youth across Africa secure dignified work and education opportunities. Based in Kenya, the officer will work closely with Refugee‑Led Organizations (RLOs) and other partners to mobilise funding and provide technical assistance.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the RLO Opportunity Fund, reviewing applications and disbursing grants.
• Provide technical assistance to RLOs and partner organisations on grant design, monitoring and reporting.
• Coordinate with WUSC’s network to align funding strategies with programme objectives.
• Track and report on financial performance and impact metrics for the Phase II portfolio.
• Support the development of capacity‑building workshops and training materials for partners.

Required profile

• University degree in international development, finance, public policy or a related field.
• Experience in grant management, preferably within humanitarian or development contexts.
• Strong understanding of refugee‑led organisations and ecosystem‑building approaches.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Required skills