The Vriddhi programme strengthens civil society organisations in Sri Lanka to promote social cohesion, inclusive governance and human rights. Implemented by UNOPS, the initiative provides targeted grants, protection mechanisms and capacity-building support to civil society actors working at community and national levels. The programme also facilitates dialogue between civil society and public institutions while strengthening coordination through regional networks and information management systems. Through these interventions, Vriddhi aims to foster resilient communities and a more inclusive civic space across Sri Lanka.
The successful candidate will ensure the integrity, quality, and compliance of grant-related transactions, by providing guidance to implementing partners, and supporting monitoring and reporting efforts.
Coordinate the operational execution of Calls for Proposals, including compiling documentation, receiving submissions, managing eligibility screenings, and organizing background files for the Evaluation Committee.
Lead the preparation and drafting of standard grant agreements, amendments, and award documentation in alignment with UNOPS templates and policies for Officer/Manager approval.
Independently track and manage the complete grant lifecycle—from launch through implementation to operational and financial closure—ensuring compliance with milestone prerequisites, asset verification, and closeout protocols.
Perform detailed reviews and verifications of partner financial reports, expenditure statements, and supporting documentation against approved budgets and contractual terms, flagging discrepancies for Officer review.
Verify milestone completion and payment documentation, process payment requisitions in systems, and liaise with Finance teams to ensure timely disbursement.
Coordinate partner capacity assessments and financial audits; conduct initial due diligence reviews and draft preliminary findings on budget reallocation requests or red flags for Officer/Senior Officer determination.
Conduct routine monitoring of grantee progress reports (narrative and financial), verifying execution against approved work plans, indicators, and target milestones.
Conduct field visits and online monitoring sessions using established M&E tools to verify on-the-ground operational progress and compliance.
Identify project delivery delays, compliance bottlenecks, or budget variances, and formulate operational risk logs and proposed adjustments for Manager review.
Serve as the primary focal point for grantees on operational matters, providing practical guidance on UNOPS financial rules, reporting templates, and administrative procedures.
Facilitate orientation sessions and capacity-building workshops for grantees on grant compliance, reporting requirements, and financial documentation.
Maintain and oversee the real-time integrity of data in the Grant Management System, tracking tools, and digital repositories.
Consolidate portfolio performance data and operational KPIs to draft preliminary inputs for project dashboards, donor progress reports, and briefing notes