Grants Officer – Fixed Term
Quick answer
Open Society Foundations is hiring a mid-level Grants Officer – Fixed Term in Amman and Berlin, with a hybrid work schedule, to manage complex grantmaking activities and provide specialist capacity across strategic grant-making processes. Competitive rates of pay apply.
- Role
- Grants Officer – Fixed Term
- Organization
- Open Society Foundations
- Location
- Amman and Berlin
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Grants Officer will manage complex strategic grantmaking activities, including grant triage, due diligence, monitoring, compliance, and close out. The role will also conduct the equivalency determination process, support non-US funded grant administration, and address conflicts of interest, sanctions, and data privacy requirements.
What you'll do
- Conduct and train staff on Grants Management processes for equivalency determination
- Contribute to planning the annual funding cycle
- Liaise with Finance and Accounting & Compliance
- Conduct pre-award and post-award due diligence
- Coordinate with Opportunity and other program staff
- Educate and train Grants Management and Open Society staff
What it takes
- A university degree at BA or BSc level
- Relevant professional experience within a large and complex nonprofit, foundation, or international grantmaking organization
- Demonstrable experience making and administering grants
- Direct, hands-on experience processing equivalency determinations and working with specialist vendors
- Experience reviewing grant reports and conducting pre-award and post-award due diligence
- Experience applying OFAC sanctions, conflicts of interest or comparable grant compliance controls
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Generous time off and flexible work arrangements, Employer paid health insurance, Exceptional retirement savings plan, Life insurance, Progressive paid parental leave, Reproductive and family planning support
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Amman and Berlin.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a university degree, relevant professional experience, and experience in grant management and compliance.
How or by when to apply?
Applications should be submitted by 09/17/2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Open Society Foundations's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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