Agroecology Fund – Grants Lead

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare the annual grant-making plan in consultation with Co-Directors

• Prepare grant call guidelines draft to get inputs from the Advisory Board and Funders

• Manage online platform to receive proposals

• Manage communication with applicants

• Compile and edit nominations and full proposals dockets for Advisors’ review

• Maintain a good communication flow with members of the Advisory Board regarding grant cycles

• Facilitate calls with Advisors and Funders to discuss grants recommendations

• Provide support for the internal evaluations of each grant cycle carried out by the Advisory Board

• Communicate the grant calls results to applicants and instructions to those with approved grants

• Coordinate due diligence and wire transfers with AEF’s fiscal sponsor

• Monitor and document the grantmaking workflow processes, forms, templates, reports, and data to ensure full compliance with internal controls and fiscal sponsor requirements

• Problem-solve complex grant scenarios in consultation with the Co-Directors and AEF’s fiscal sponsor

• Provide advisory support to the grantmaking process for the Regional Funds as required

• Generate reports and data analysis on the grant program as needed

• Collaborate on other related special projects as required

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

The Grants Lead will be:

• Someone motivated by an appreciation for the Agroecology Fund’s mission to “mobilize resources to build power that transforms food systems and fosters the well-being of people and the planet”

• At the mid-level of their career, with at least 10 years of experience in the development sector

• Be familiar with grant-making processes

• Be familiar with agroecology movements and current issues in agroecology

• Be familiar with the philanthropic sector

• Someone with international working experience

• Someone that can balance strong attention to detail and analytical skills with an engaging, consultative, relationship-focused approach to working with people

• Someone with good written and oral communication skills in English and at least one additional language (French or Spanish)

• Someone with good computer and IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

• Motivated to work in a multicultural environment

• Able to work on Eastern Standard Time (EST)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Time: Full-time position, open-ended contract

• Status: Employee or consultant depending on worker location

• Compensation: Salary range is $75,000 – $90,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience for employees based in the U.S., or regional-equivalent salary if outside of the U.S.

• Benefit package: Varies by location and by status as employee or consultant

• Approximate start date: September 2023

• Location: Virtual, but should be able to work on Eastern Standard Time (EST)

• Reports to Co-Director

How to apply

Please send a cover letter, CV, and writing samples to aefrecruit@gmail.com, with the following subject line: ‘Grants Lead Application – YOUR NAME’

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