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Regional Grants Manager, Central Africa & Gulf of Guinea

Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS Rwanda)

To preserve the biodiversity, functional integrity, and resilience of Rwanda’s important landscapes while addressing local livelihood needs and sustainability issues at the local and national level we are focused on several areas of conservation intervention. These include: 1) Research and monitoring to identify and understand ecological requirements of landscape species and their main threats; 2) Transboundary collaboration to address conservation needs and management at the landscape level; 3) Addressing challenges surrounding natural resource use in a high population density and impoverished area through innovative projects and techniques, and 4) Education and outreach to foster the next generation of Rwanda’s conservation leaders.  We work closely with our local and international partners to carry out these activities and provide quality information and technical advice to local authorities and institutions. In doing so, we are able to implement conservation practices to protect this region’s unique and rich biodiversity.

 

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Regional Grants Manager, Central Africa & Gulf of Guinea

Rwanda

Global Conservation Full-Time

GLOBAL CONSERVATION

Job Description

Position: Regional Grants Manager, Central Africa & Gulf of Guinea

Division: Global Conservation Program

Reports to: Regional Business Manager

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

 About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS):

WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results on a scale. We run programs spanning the ocean and over 3 million biologically critical square miles in nearly 60 countries. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and Indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our 5,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and worldwide work collectively to achieve our conservation mission. More information at www.wcs.org .

About Regional Grants Manager

The Central Africa & Gulf of Guinea Regional program is comprised of country programs in Congo, DRC, and Gabon. WCS seeks a dynamic, well‐organized, and hard‐working team player to oversee grant administration in the region. The Regional Grants Manager oversees the end-to-end grants management process within the region, ensuring compliance with donor regulations, organizational policies, and the sector's best practices.

This position is based in Kigali and reports to the Regional Business Manager. This position will liaise closely with country program staff and may have some travel to WCS country offices within the region.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the end-to-end grants management process within the region, from the proposal development to close out, ensuring compliance with donor regulations, organizational policies, and sector best practices.
  • Lead or coordinate the assessment and selection of potential subgrantees, conducting due diligence to evaluate their capacity and financial stability. Review subgrant agreements to ensure compliance with WCS and donor requirements.
  • Develop comprehensive grant agreements and sub-award contracts, outlining clear deliverables, timelines, and budgetary guidelines in collaboration with program staff and legal advisors.
  • Provide tailored capacity-building support and technical assistance to the WCS team and grantees, enhancing their ability to achieve project outcomes in a compliant manner and within the resources allocated.
  • Monitor grant implementation progress through monthly financial reviews, progress reports, and site visits if needed, identifying challenges, and proactively addressing issues to ensure project success.
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between internal stakeholders, including program teams, operational teams, and monitoring and evaluation units, to streamline grant management processes and promote transparency.
  • Prepare for the regional grants and review for the country grants, accurate and timely financial reports, ensuring that expenditures are properly documented and aligned with approved budgets, and coordinate with finance staff for the timely disbursement of funds.
  • Stay abreast of relevant donor regulations, sector trends, and emerging best practices in grants management, and provide guidance and training to staff and partners as needed.
  • Contribute to the development of funding proposals and donor reports, leveraging insights gained from grant management activities to strengthen future project designs and resource mobilization efforts.
  • Support grant audits in coordination with NY Finance and the Regional Controller, which can include working with the external auditors.
  • Any other tasks assigned by the Regional Business Manager

Qualification Requirements

Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor degree required. Master’s degree a plus
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive Finance or Grants Management professional experience in an International Non-Governmental Organization.
  • Experience in managing substantial (>USD 1million)KFW, EU and/or other bilateral/multilateral grants required
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse team. Must be solution‐oriented and have strong problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent computer and systems skills required with respect to MS Office applications (advanced skills in MS Excel required) and major financial accounting and reporting software (SAP or equivalent)
  • Fluency in English and French is required.

How to apply

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications, skills and experience should apply through the application tab below February 26, 2026.

WCS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value.
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Competitive salary commensurate with experience

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