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The international and national Grant Partnerships Advisers will collaborate as a team to design and oversee the operationalisation of SPRING's subnational grants mechanism, which is intended to fund sub-national CSOs to deliver activities in line with and that strengthen SPRING outcomes. The Grants Adviser wills also develop and operationalise processes to allow the SPRING Adaptive Program Fund (which is currently focused on flexible funding to existing SPRING government partners) the option to enter into grant partnerships with national level CSOs and research institutes, subject to program and DFAT funding decisions.
Job Responsibility:
Scoping and design of the SPRING sub-national grants mechanism
Establishment of partnerships and grant management processes (for both sub-national grants mechanism)
Partnership development and management (for both sub-national grants mechanism, and Adaptive Program Fund)
Planning and reporting
Overarching management
Requirements:
Tertiary qualifications in international development, public administration, finance, law, business, or a related field
Postgraduate qualifications (desirable) in development studies, public policy, financial management, or a relevant technical discipline
Professional training or certification in grant management, fiduciary risk management, procurement, or compliance (desirable)
Demonstrated experience (7+ years) managing grants or funding mechanisms within international development programs, preferably in DFAT, other bilateral donors, multilateral agencies, or INGOs
Strong understanding of DFAT policies, including value for money, fraud control, due diligence, risk management, and safeguarding
Proven experience designing, implementing, or reviewing grant-making processes
Experience supporting local partners—civil society, private sector, or government—to strengthen grant management capacity
Familiarity with financial oversight of grants, including budgeting, expenditure verification, and risk mitigation
Experience working in complex operating environments, ideally in Southeast Asia
Nice to have:
Postgraduate qualifications (desirable) in development studies, public policy, financial management, or a relevant technical discipline
Professional training or certification in grant management, fiduciary risk management, procurement, or compliance (desirable)
Experience working in complex operating environments, ideally in Southeast Asia
Ability to analyse grant proposals, budgets, and risk profiles and provide clear, evidence‑based recommendations
Strong understanding of fiduciary risk and compliance requirements in donor‑funded programs
Capacity to design or refine grant management tools, templates, and guidance materials
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including local implementing partners, government counterparts, DFAT posts, and program teams
Strong cross‑cultural communication skills and the ability to build trust and capability in partner organisations
Ability to work within established program governance frameworks and contribute to program planning, reporting, and quality assurance
Experience supporting MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning) integration into grant processes
Experience delivering training, mentoring, or technical assistance to strengthen partner organisations' grant management, compliance, and reporting capabilities
Strong attention to detail and a structured, methodical approach to managing information
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively to a team
Adaptability and resilience in dynamic or resource‑constrained environments
Clear, concise writing skills suitable for donor reporting and technical documentation
Demonstrated high integrity and commitment to and understanding of GEDSI principles, with knowledge or experience in promoting gender equality, disability, and social inclusion especially within adaptive programs like SPRING. This includes a clear understanding of and practical experience in safeguarding, particularly in the context of child protection (CP) and Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH), with the ability to integrate safeguarding measures into program implementation
Compliance to DFAT policies on fraud control, financing terrorism, child protection and other social safeguards