ALIMA Grants Manager Jobs in South Sudan
Responsibilities
Definition and Monitoring of the Country Financing Strategy
Analyze donor strategies, funding priorities and available financing opportunities to maintain an up-to-date understanding of the humanitarian funding landscape.
Identify mission funding needs in collaboration with the coordination team and develop appropriate financing strategies.
Assess operational challenges and adapt funding strategies in line with the country operational action plan.
Monitor and revise financing strategies throughout implementation to respond to evolving needs and contextual changes.
Support the design and implementation of grant acquisition and resource mobilization strategies in collaboration with the Head of Mission and Headquarters Grants Advisor.
Donor Relations and Representation
Represent ALIMA with donors alongside the Head of Mission and support funding negotiations for ongoing and future projects.
Maintain strong relationships with donor representatives through regular communication, meetings and engagement activities.
Coordinate donor field visits when security conditions permit, with support from the Head of Mission.
Grants Prospecting
Identify and pursue funding opportunities and potential new donor partnerships.
Strengthen donor understanding of ALIMA’s mission, strategic objectives and field operations.
Monitor donor thematic priorities and funding mechanisms relevant to Sudan.
Conduct donor mapping and funding intelligence analysis and regularly brief the coordination team.
Develop external presentations, communication materials and institutional information products.
Support to Operational Planning
Support Project Coordinators and coordination teams in designing interventions aligned with donor priorities and funding strategies.
Ensure proposed interventions comply with donor requirements, guidelines and proposal formats.
Support management of partnerships with national and international organizations.
Monitor partners’ contractual compliance, reporting obligations and implementation commitments.
Facilitate the timely exchange of information and documentation between ALIMA and partner organizations.
Coordination of Concept Notes and Project Proposals
Coordinate development and submission of concept notes and project proposals in accordance with donor deadlines and requirements.
Oversee preparation of project documents in response to funding opportunities.
Ensure all submissions comply with ALIMA internal procedures, donor guidelines and quality standards.
Dissemination of Donor Information and Compliance Monitoring
Ensure coordination teams and Project Coordinators remain informed of donor regulations, procedures and compliance requirements.
Monitor updates and changes in donor policies and communicate relevant information to programme teams.
Support Project Coordinators in monitoring contractual obligations, implementation progress and budget performance.
Identify contractual risks and recommend amendments when required.
Data Tracking and Reporting Compliance
Develop and maintain project monitoring mechanisms to support donor reporting compliance.
Collaborate with Data Managers, Medical Coordinators and Medical Referents to collect, verify and consolidate operational data.
Ensure reporting tools linked to funding agreements remain accurate and fully updated.
Anticipate reporting deadlines and ensure completeness, consistency and quality of data analysis.
Narrative Reporting
Coordinate preparation of interim and final donor narrative reports in accordance with donor requirements and reporting templates.
Oversee report drafting processes using accurate quantitative
and qualitative project information.
Maintain regular communication with Project Coordinators and Medical Referents to ensure consistency between commitments and implementation results.
Ensure achievements, challenges and outcomes are accurately documented.
Submit high-quality donor reports within required deadlines and in compliance with ALIMA standards.
Contract Management
Monitor donor funding agreements throughout the project lifecycle.
Serve as the focal point for contractual management and donor compliance issues.
Maintain regular communication with donor representatives and internal teams regarding contractual obligations.
Manage and regularly update contract tracking tools to monitor deadlines, reporting requirements and compliance commitments.
Safeguarding and Prevention of Abuse
Participate in safeguarding, protection and abuse prevention training and awareness initiatives.
Ensure ALIMA protection standards are integrated into proposals, reports and contractual documentation.
Support inclusion of safeguarding and abuse-prevention clauses in donor and partnership documents.
Promote and maintain a safe, respectful and protective working environment for beneficiaries, communities and staff.
Experience and Skills
Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Humanitarian Action, Development Studies, Public Health, International Relations, Project Management or a related field.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Strong understanding of project management tools and methodologies, including project cycle management, logical frameworks, proposal development and donor reporting.
Minimum three (3) years of professional experience in grants management, reporting, project design and/or project management, including field experience.
Excellent analytical, synthesis and technical writing skills.
Strong autonomy, initiative and teamwork abilities.
Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Strong attention to detail, rigor and commitment to achieving programme support objectives.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to ALIMA’s values, principles and humanitarian mission.
Employment Conditions
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (CDD) under French law.
Contract Duration: Six (6) months, renewable based on satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Salary: According to ALIMA salary scale (Level 10), plus experience valuation and per diem.
Travel costs between the employee’s country of origin and the mission location are fully covered.
Accommodation provided by ALIMA.
Comprehensive medical coverage from the first day of the contract until one month after departure from the mission, including family coverage and medical evacuation.
Rest and Recuperation (R&R) policy: Seven (7) days after three months in-country.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; ALIMA Grants Manager Jobs in South Sudan
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