Grants Officer – Jordan

About the role

The Grants Officer provides high‑quality administrative, operational and coordination support to the Van Leer Foundation’s programme in Jordan. The role ensures smooth implementation of grants, contracts and partnership activities across municipalities, academic institutions and civil‑society organisations.

Key responsibilities

• Administer end‑to‑end grants and contracts for Jordan‑based partnerships.
• Support proposal development, review and submission in coordination with partners.
• Manage reporting cycles, track deliverables and ensure compliance with Van Leer standards.
• Conduct due‑diligence and maintain complete partner documentation.
• Coordinate with Finance on budget reviews, payments and financial tracking.
• Maintain internal systems (e.g., Salesforce) with accurate project and partner data.
• Provide logistics and coordination for meetings, workshops, study visits and events.
• Liaise with municipalities, universities and NGOs to ensure effective communication.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in administration, programme support or project coordination, preferably in an international development context.
• Strong organisational, time‑management and communication skills.
• Experience in financial tracking, reporting and budget coordination.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a decentralized team.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office suite.
• CRM tools such as Salesforce.
• Project management systems.