ABOUT US

Common Goal is a global NGO that activates the power of football to bring people together and deliver positive society-wide change.
As a football-focused network we work to connect the cultural and financial influence of the football industry with local organisations all around the world dismantling inequality and building an even playing field for all.
Through a network of 200+ community organizations across 100 countries, and engaging over 2 million young people annually, we work to enable lasting social change with a focus on Gender Equality, Climate Action and Inclusion.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As our Senior Grants Manager, you will play a vital role in overseeing the grant management processes at Common Goal, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives. This includes managing the funding cycle that distributes the 1% contributions from our members, as well as additional grant initiatives in collaboration with external partners. Your responsibilities will encompass preparing calls for proposals, evaluating applications, managing contracts, overseeing projects, and impact reporting.
In this cross-functional position, you will be an integral part of the Community team, collaborating closely with our Impact, Partnerships, and Finance & Admin teams. We seek a candidate who not only possesses strong communication and coordination skills but also shares our enthusiasm for enhancing grant management and program coordination processes. You will be tasked with establishing standards and guidelines while leveraging innovative technology solutions. A very high attention to detail and proven experience in grant management are crucial for the success of the position.
Preferably this position will be based in our HQ’s in Berlin but we are also open to employment within Spain and the UK.

YOUR TASKS

• Coordinate the distribution of funds to Common Goal Community member organisations via the 1% funding stream, including the necessary contracting and financial transfer processes in coordination with our partners Transnational Giving Network
• Utilise intelligence gathered from our Community to define and manage topic specific call for proposal processes for Common Goal or in collaboration with partners within and beyond the football industry
• Monitor funded organisations to ensure compliance with grant guidelines and oversee the financial administration and reporting processes, including defining reporting timelines and templates, reviewing financial reports received, and coordinating impact reporting
• Manage communications with Common Goal Community members and partner organisations to ensure transparent information sharing
• Activate technology and improve processes to increase the efficiency of our grant management
• Coordinate and train external experts for the implementation of call for proposal processes, specifically for evaluation and reporting processes