Requisition ID: req58273 Job Title: Grants & Partnerships Consultant Sector: Grants Employment Category: Consultant Employment Type: Part-Time Open to Expatriates: No Location: Warsaw, Poland Work Arrangement:Fully Remote Job Description The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s most urgent humanitarian crises, helping people survive, recover, and rebuild their lives. Operating in over 40 countries, IRC delivers life-changing support to those displaced by conflict and disaster. Purpose of the Role IRC Poland is seeking a dynamic consultant to provide short-term, hands-on support to strengthen its grants and partnerships function. You’ll work closely with the Partnerships and Grants Officer to ensure timely, compliant, and impactful delivery of donor-funded programs and local partnerships. Key Responsibilities Capacity Building • Coach and mentor the Partnerships and Grants Officer on IRC systems and donor compliance. • Co-develop a capacity-building plan with milestones and check-ins. • Streamline and document grant and partnership workflows. Grants & Compliance • Support proposal/report development and donor submissions. • Maintain accurate OTIS records and grant trackers. • Facilitate Project Cycle Management (PCM) meetings. Partnerships Management • Lead partner vetting, onboarding, and due diligence. • Review and process sub-awards and modifications. • Conduct and document partner monitoring visits. Problem Solving & Systems Strengthening • Identify and resolve workflow bottlenecks. • Coordinate cross-functional solutions with Finance, Supply Chain, and Programs. • Recommend improvements to tools and compliance systems. Deliverables • Capacity-building plan with progress log. • Updated grant trackers and OTIS records. • Documented support for at least one donor proposal/report. • Summary report with risk mitigation and improvement recommendations. • Monitoring visit documentation (if applicable). Required: • 5+ years in humanitarian grants/partnerships management. • Familiarity with IRC systems (PEERS, OTIS). • Strong coaching, problem-solving, and organizational skills. • Excellent English writing and communication. • Experience in Poland’s humanitarian context, especially Ukraine crisis response. Preferred: • Prior IRC experience in the region. • Experience with EU, US, and UN donors. Agreement Terms A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be signed to ensure confidentiality. Full contractual terms will be outlined upon selection. #li-DNI