Manager, Global Road Safety Advocacy and Grants Programme

The purpose of this role is to lead and manage GRSP’s Global Road Safety Advocacy and Grants team, which currently consists of 12 team members (including both staff and consultants) based in IFRC offices in Geneva, Kuala Lumpur, Nairobi, and Buenos Aires. The team supports GRSP grantee organisations in low- and middle-income countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The incumbent will oversee GRSP’s Global Road Safety Advocacy and Grants Programme and its team to ensure the effective and timely administration and management of grants, in collaboration with partner organisations engaged in road safety advocacy.

The position holder will be responsible for delivering a global, multi-million (CHF) programme focused on road safety advocacy and capacity building. This includes strengthening the capabilities of national institutions, civil society, academia, and government agencies to advocate for, develop, and implement evidence-based road safety policy and legislation.

As a member of GRSP’s Leadership Team, the role also contributes to broader strategic initiatives aimed at reducing road crash-related deaths and serious injuries. This includes engaging with GRSP members and donors, guiding the delivery of technical inputs based on global evidence, and representing GRSP at senior levels with stakeholders such as National Societies, UN agencies, governments, GRSP members, and civil society organisations.

The position requires extensive international travel, and the incumbent is expected to attend global meetings in person as necessary to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.

Application deadline: August 31, 2025