Grants, Awards & Partnerships Lead

Job Posting Organization:
Relief International is an international non-profit organization dedicated to partnering with communities affected by conflict, climate change, and disasters. Established to save lives and promote long-term health and well-being, Relief International operates in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The organization focuses on providing essential services in Health and Nutrition, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), Education, and Livelihoods programming, which are crucial for building community resilience. Relief International is committed to creating a representative, inclusive, and authentic workplace, actively encouraging applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences relevant to the contexts in which they work.

Job Overview:
The Grants, Awards & Partnerships Lead will be responsible for overseeing the entire grants management process from initiation to closeout. This includes ensuring that all donor submissions are aligned with approved logframes, managing compliance with award conditions, and identifying any risks or deviations early in the process. The role requires strong partnership management skills and collaboration with country and field teams to maintain accurate data. The position is field-based, requiring frequent travel across various locations in Sudan, and is classified as a fixed-term international role for six months, starting on March 1, 202

• The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring high-quality reporting and compliance with donor requirements, thereby contributing to the overall mission of Relief International.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities of the Grants, Awards & Partnerships Lead include:

• Leading the end-to-end grants management process from startup through to closeout, ensuring all phases are executed effectively.
• Ensuring timely and high-quality donor reporting that aligns with approved logframes and indicators.
• Monitoring compliance with award conditions, proactively identifying and flagging any risks or deviations.
• Supporting grant amendments, reprogramming, or extensions as necessary.
• Leading on partnership management, ensuring effective coordination and oversight of partnerships.
• Collaborating with country-level support teams and field staff to ensure data accuracy for donor submissions.
• Maintaining strong communication and collaboration with various stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations and compliance.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess experience managing end-to-end grants cycles for major humanitarian donors. A strong understanding of donor compliance, reporting standards, logframe-based monitoring, and award conditions is essential. The ability to produce timely and accurate donor reports and coordinate data collection across dispersed teams is crucial. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate skills in identifying compliance risks, managing amendments or reprogramming, and supporting smooth closeout processes. Proven experience in partnership management, including oversight, coordination, and compliance support, is also required. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are necessary for effective interaction with country-level support teams and field staff.

Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not detailed in the job description, candidates are typically expected to have a relevant degree in fields such as international development, public administration, or a related area that supports the responsibilities of the role.

Experience:
The position requires significant experience in managing grants, particularly in humanitarian contexts. Candidates should have a proven track record of working with major humanitarian donors and managing complex grants processes. Experience in partnership management and compliance oversight is also essential, along with the ability to navigate fast-paced and challenging environments.

Languages:
Strong spoken and written English and French are mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages relevant to the operational context may be considered an asset, enhancing communication with diverse stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
This is a field-based position with a fixed-term contract lasting six months, starting on March 1, 202

• The role involves frequent travel across various locations in Sudan. As this is an emergency response role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Relief International is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to uphold the values and behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct. Recruitment includes a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks.