Grants and Partnership Manager

Job Posting Organization:
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association that has been operational for over 40 years. The organization focuses on providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters, addressing their basic needs for food, water, and shelter. SI is particularly dedicated to combating diseases linked to unsafe water, which is a leading cause of death globally. The organization operates in 26 countries and employs approximately 3,200 individuals, including expatriates, national staff, and volunteers. SI's interventions are characterized by professionalism and a commitment to respecting cultural norms, ensuring that aid is delivered effectively and sensitively.

Job Overview:
The Grants and Partnership Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing the grants for the country office, ensuring compliance with donor regulations, and supporting external communications for various audiences. This position is vital for producing high-quality and timely reports, assessments, proposals, and other documents that are shared externally. The role is particularly challenging as the Yemen Mission is expected to diversify its donor and grants portfolio in the coming years, which includes traditional institutional donors and new private and Gulf donors. The manager will need to navigate a complex funding landscape, as humanitarian funding is anticipated to decrease while development donors are becoming more involved in Yemen. The position requires a proactive approach to business development, particularly in writing key propositional concept notes that align with the mission's strategy and enhance donor intelligence and influencing efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Grants and Partnership Manager will be responsible for the following duties: 1) Facilitate the mission's business development by writing key propositional concept notes aimed at advancing the mission strategy, particularly towards development donors. 2) Ensure detailed management of the grants management cycle, focusing on the Kick-off and Inception Phases for all new grants/projects, which includes overseeing 4-5 new projects and 8 ongoing ones. 3) Steer the partnership strategy and support the Consortium Manager in implementing new integrated approaches and consortia throughout 2024/202

• 4) Develop a more sustainable Grants department, which currently relies solely on international staff. 5) Ensure compliance with donor regulations and maintain high standards in reporting and documentation. 6) Engage with various stakeholders to enhance the mission's visibility and influence in the humanitarian sector.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess the following qualifications: 1) A BA or Diploma in a relevant field. 2) Experience in the humanitarian sector ranging from 0 to 2 years. 3) Experience in a similar position, also ranging from 0 to 2 years. 4) Technical skills in proposal writing and resource mobilization. 5) Experience in grant management and compliance, particularly with institutional donors. 6) Experience in partnership development. 7) Good analytical and writing/editing skills. 8) Advanced communication skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities effectively. 9) Capacity to work under tight deadlines in a challenging humanitarian environment.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a BA or Diploma in a relevant field. This educational foundation is essential for understanding the complexities of grant management and partnership development within the humanitarian sector.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have between 0 to 2 years of experience in the humanitarian sector, with a similar range of experience in a comparable role. This level of experience is crucial for understanding the dynamics of grant management and the specific challenges faced in humanitarian contexts.

Languages:
Fluency in written and oral English is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in Arabic is considered an asset, as it can enhance communication with local stakeholders and beneficiaries.

Additional Notes:
The position is a short-term contract with a duration of 6 months, starting on 15/07/202

• The role is based in Aden, Yemen, where the security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security situation is described as unstable and volatile, necessitating caution and limited movement for international staff. The salary for this position starts from EUR 2310 gross per month, which includes a base salary and an annual leave allowance. Additionally, a monthly Per Diem of USD 750 is provided, along with accommodation costs and travel expenses covered by the organization. During the assignment, a system of alternating work and time off is implemented, allowing for breaks every two months, with an additional rest day granted for each month worked. Expatriates benefit from a comprehensive insurance package that covers healthcare expenses, including medical, surgical, dental, and repatriation costs. Living conditions are described as comfortable, with individual rooms and common spaces available for relaxation and socialization.