Global Fund for Women is hiring a Grants Management Officer to strengthen and streamline its global grantmaking operations in support of feminist and gender justice movements worldwide. Based in New York but operating remotely, the role sits within the Strategy and Grantmaking function and focuses on ensuring that funding systems are efficient, compliant, and aligned with the organisation’s values.
The organisation envisions a world where gender justice movements transform unequal power structures, and this role is central to making that vision operational through effective grant management systems.
Managing the Full Lifecycle of Global Grants
The Grants Management Officer plays a critical operational role in managing grantmaking portfolios from start to finish. This includes overseeing every stage of the grant lifecycle while ensuring that processes remain transparent, accurate, and compliant with donor requirements.
Core responsibilities include:
- Managing end-to-end grantmaking portfolios
- Tracking funding sources and donor compliance requirements
- Conducting due diligence and grant contracting
- Processing payments and financial documentation
- Monitoring reporting cycles and grant closures
- Ensuring accuracy and consistency across grant records
This work ensures that funding reaches grassroots organisations and movements efficiently and without unnecessary administrative barriers.
Strengthening Relationships Across the Grantmaking Ecosystem
A key aspect of the role is relationship management across a wide and diverse group of stakeholders. The Grants Management Officer acts as a bridge between applicants, grantees, internal teams, and participatory grantmaking committees.
Key engagement responsibilities include:
- Supporting applicants through the funding process
- Maintaining clear communication with grantee partners
- Coordinating with fiscal sponsors and committees
- Ensuring consistency in the grantmaking experience
- Responding to operational questions and needs
This relational aspect ensures that grantmaking is not only efficient but also accessible and responsive to the needs of grassroots organisations.
Operationalising Strategy Through Systems and Processes
The role also plays an important part in translating organisational strategy into practical systems and workflows. By collaborating closely with programme leads, the Grants Management Officer ensures that grantmaking processes align with evolving funding priorities and movement needs.
Key contributions include:
- Supporting development of grantmaking timelines and processes
- Aligning operational systems with programme strategies
- Gathering feedback to improve grantmaking workflows
- Enhancing communication tools for applicants and partners
- Ensuring consistency across diverse funding portfolios
This function helps ensure that strategic goals are effectively implemented at an operational level.
Driving Continuous Improvement in Grantmaking Systems
A significant part of the role involves analysing grantmaking systems and identifying opportunities for improvement. The organisation emphasises learning, adaptation, and systems thinking to strengthen efficiency and equity in funding practices.
Key improvement areas include:
- Synthesising feedback from grantees and internal teams
- Identifying patterns across grantmaking portfolios
- Recommending policy and process improvements
- Enhancing consistency in grant administration
- Strengthening transparency and accountability mechanisms
This continuous improvement approach helps ensure that funding systems remain responsive to the needs of global movements.
Data, Systems, and Technology in Modern Grantmaking
Modern philanthropy relies heavily on data systems and digital infrastructure. In this role, the Grants Management Officer contributes to strengthening grantmaking databases and reporting tools, particularly through Salesforce-based systems.
Key technical responsibilities include:
- Building customised Salesforce reports and dashboards
- Managing grantmaking data accuracy and integrity
- Supporting system design improvements with IT teams
- Analysing portfolio-level grantmaking trends
- Supporting data-driven decision-making
These systems enable the organisation to track impact, improve transparency, and make informed funding decisions.
Capacity Building and Cross-Organisational Learning
The role also includes a strong focus on training and capacity building. The Grants Management Officer supports both internal teams and external stakeholders in understanding and effectively using grantmaking systems and tools.
This includes:
- Designing and delivering training sessions
- Supporting participatory grantmaking committees
- Improving understanding of processes and tools
- Facilitating learning across teams and partners
By strengthening capacity, the organisation ensures that all stakeholders can engage effectively with its funding systems.
Skills, Experience, and Global Competence
The position requires at least four years of experience in grants management, nonprofit operations, or related fields. Strong organisational, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential.
Key requirements include:
- Experience with grantmaking systems and databases (preferably Salesforce)
- Strong project management capabilities
- Understanding of international development and gender justice issues
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work across cultures and global contexts
- Strong written and verbal communication in English
Preferred qualifications include multilingual ability (especially Arabic, French, Russian, or Spanish) and experience in participatory or collaborative grantmaking models.
Salary and Equity-Focused Hiring Approach
The salary range for the position is between $75,000 and $110,000, depending on location and experience. The organisation applies equitable compensation practices and adjusts salary based on geographic context to ensure fairness and internal consistency.
Global Fund for Women also emphasises inclusive hiring practices, encouraging applications from women, people of color, LGBTQI+ individuals, and disabled candidates as part of its commitment to equity.
A Strategic Role in Global Gender Justice Funding
This Grants Management Officer position sits at the intersection of operations, strategy, and social impact. By managing systems that fund feminist movements globally, the role contributes directly to advancing gender equality and strengthening grassroots organisations.
In a rapidly evolving funding landscape, the position highlights the growing importance of operational excellence, data systems, and collaborative grantmaking in achieving long-term social change.
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