Meliore Foundation Invites Job Applications
We are seeking a dedicated and professional Grants and Contracts Officer possessing a distinct set of skills, ready to significantly contribute to addressing climate change.
In your role as Grants and Contracts Officer, you will play a key role within our Global Operations Team, overseeing the efficient management of Meliore’s daily operations. In this position, you will be essential in facilitating the effective management of grants and contracts, promoting uniformity, adherence to regulations, and streamlined processes during their duration. You will work closely with various operational and program teams throughout the organization, serving as a reliable partner in managing grant and contract issues.
Furthermore, you will act as the initial contact for external stakeholders, building strong connections and ensuring smooth communication. This position will be ideal for a professional who thrives in lively and cooperative settings. This position reports to the Senior Operations, Grants, and Contracts.
If this describes you, we would be thrilled for you to submit an application.
How you will make a contribution
- Conducting the preliminary due diligence assessments on both new and established organizations.
- Creating and handling grant and contract applications through our internal management system for grants and contracts.
- Assisting in the evaluation, negotiation, and handling of contracts with vendors while ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
- Overseeing and tracking the contracting and reporting phases (both financial and narrative reporting).
- Oversight of the closure processes for grants and contracts.
- Keeping a thorough and current overview of activities related to grants and contracts within your assigned portfolio.
- Enhancing process efficiencies and operational effectiveness.
- Carrying out additional administrative duties associated with the management of grants and contracts.
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned periodically.
The Perfect Candidate Possesses
- Demonstrated work experience in a similar role within an Operations / Administration / Project Management team (or equivalent) is necessary.
- Professional experience or applicable skills in grant and contract administration.
- Outstanding attention to detail and precision, with a knack for identifying mistakes.
- Robust administrative and IT abilities: experienced with cloud-based collaboration platforms and adept at using new software. Experience with managing grants and contracts systems is an advantage.
- A capability to handle deadlines and produce high-quality results within challenging time limits.
- Experience in interacting with diverse stakeholders using a personable manner.
- Discretion and the capacity to handle sensitive, confidential information.
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English, which is our working language; knowing other languages is advantageous.
- A true enthusiasm for the goals of the organization.
- The tendency to collaborate openly with coworkers in a trustworthy worldwide network of associates.
- The flexible and adjustable abilities required to succeed in a dynamic and diverse work setting and collaborate across time zones utilizing platforms like Zoom, Slack, and email (Google Workspace).
- A dedication to an inclusive and empowering strategy for addressing climate change.
Why become a part of our team?
- Join a global, remote-first community of experts focused on climate, energy, and nature. We provide coworking access at select locations.
- Collaborate with a group of energetic, culturally varied people who unite their enthusiasm to create change with a disciplined and outcome-focused work ethic.
- Take advantage of frequent chances to interact and work together with coworkers globally.
- A full-time role with a consulting or employment agreement (depending on location) for a duration of 12 months, with a potential renewal after one year.
How to Apply for this Meliore Foundation Job
Closing Date: February 24, 2025
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