Grants Associate – Hybrid Role

About the role

The Grants Associate provides full‑cycle administrative and operational support for grant management, ensuring compliance with global standards and maximizing program impact. This hybrid position reports to the Associate Director of Grants Management.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the complete grant lifecycle from application to closeout, updating the GrantSmith system with accurate data.
• Support portfolio monitoring and analytics using Power BI to track performance metrics.
• Apply complex grant policies, enforce global compliance, and maintain high data integrity.
• Build and deliver training materials for the grant management system to multi‑country stakeholders.
• Collaborate with grantees, program teams, OGC, Finance, and FP&A to align operational processes and budget monitoring.

Required profile

• Degree‑level education or equivalent.
• Experience in grants management administration within a large nonprofit or foundation.
• Proven ability to work with multi‑country stakeholders and navigate complex organisational structures.
• Commitment to Open Society values and diversity and inclusion principles.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency with GrantSmith grant management system.
• Strong data‑analysis skills using Power BI or similar tools.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 suite.
• Knowledge of FP&A processes and tracking grant expenditures.

What we offer

• Generous professional development allowance and onsite training with experts.
• Flexible work arrangements with 50% onsite presence per month.
• Employer‑paid health insurance for individuals and families.
• Generous time off to promote work‑life balance.