Grant, Partnerships Manager

About Us

Gen.Ukrainian was created in 2022 with one question: how do we protect childhood when war becomes part of growing up?

We started with direct psychological support for children affected by some of the most severe consequences of war. Since then, our work has grown into a broader system: we develop and test support programmes, study how war affects children’s mental health and development, train professionals, and work with public institutions to bring effective approaches into practice at scale.

Our goal is to ensure that war does not define the future of a generation of Ukrainian children.

About the role

We are looking for a Grants Manager to own the full grant cycle across our active portfolio and new funding opportunities.

The role combines grant management, donor reporting, opportunity assessment, and grant writing. You will work closely with the Head of Partnerships, programme and finance teams.

What you will do

• Manage the full grant cycle, from opportunity assessment and application to reporting and close-out.
• Monitor relevant funding opportunities and maintain a pipeline of potential funders.
• Assess donor priorities, eligibility criteria, and fit with Gen.Ukrainian programmes.
• Prepare grant applications and donor reports in English and Ukrainian.
• Work with programme and finance teams on project concepts, budgets, and supporting documents.
• Manage donor requirements, reporting deadlines, amendments, audits, and due diligence.
• Review grant agreements and identify potential risks or compliance issues.
• Track grant performance, including deliverables, spending, and reporting obligations.
• Maintain accurate grant records and internal tracking systems.

What we are looking for

Essential

• 2+ years of experience in grants management, grant writing, donor-funded project management, or a closely related role.
• Hands-on experience preparing grant applications and donor reports.
• Experience analysing donor requirements, eligibility criteria, and funding priorities.
• Strong written English. You should be comfortable drafting grant applications, donor reports, and professional correspondence independently.
• Confidence working with budgets and financial information.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to manage several deadlines and processes at the same time.
• Ability to structure information, identify risks, and define next steps.

Nice to have

• Experience working with institutional donors or international foundations.
• Experience supporting audits or donor compliance processes.
• Experience with CRM or project management systems.
• Experience in mental health, MHPSS, education, child protection, or related sectors.

What we offer

• A full-time role with Gen.Ukrainian.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Direct work with international donors and partners.
• A high level of ownership over your area of work.
• Opportunity to build and improve grant management systems and processes as the organisation grows.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a short note about your relevant experience to [apply]