Cordaid Jobs in South Sudan

Cordaid Communication and Grants Acquisition Manager Jobs in South Sudan


Introduction

Cordaid is a Dutch, international non-governmental organization which combines 100 years of experience and expertise in emergency aid and structural poverty eradication. Cordaid believes in a world without poverty and exclusion. We strive for a just and sustainable society where every person counts. We stand for knowledge and talent sharing between North and South, between farmers and businesses, between activists and policymakers. Where poverty, conflict and exclusion tear up societies, we connect people and communities. We also stand for professionalism, expertise and solidarity across borders, to make a difference where it is most needed. Together with more than 600 partner organizations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America we structurally improve the living conditions of the poorest and most excluded populations - the bottom billion.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct donor mapping, identify potential allies/partners and competitors for funding opportunities
  • Research and update Cordaid South Sudan capability statement quarterly, and ensure its alignment with the Country Strategic Plan for submission to potential donors
  • Work with the relevant thematic leaders in the Country Office and Head Office to identify (I)NGOs to partner with, and to develop twinning and partnership agreements, that will position Cordaid with reliable partners and leverage their comparative advantage to jointly respond to funding opportunities.
  • Contribute to bid management processes with technical writing of the proposal in accordance with donor requirements and South
    Sudan’s Strategic Plan.
  • Lead in the research process during the development of new proposals in coordination with related departments in order to ensure high-quality proposals that meet the requirements of the donors.
  • Ensure to follow up and review the entire grant proposal development process, including conceptualization, performing research, producing compelling content, make revisions and submission.
  • Monitor the competitive landscape, assess and test new approaches, gather lessons learned and update the countries’ funding strategy.
  • Support thematic leads in producing high-quality project report
  • Document lessons learned and report findings during programme evaluation meetings.
  • Submit recommendations and suggestions to ensure that the best practices are adapted.
  • Keep overview and manage the organizational pipeline opportunity system and account related database for South Sudan
  • Attend to other duties as and when directed by the Country Director

    Qualifications and skills,

  • Master’s Degree in International Development, Journalism or related Science.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proficiency in the English Language
  • Proven ability to fundraise
  • Ability to edit materials for publication in relevant electronic and print media
  • At least 3 years’ post qualification experience in a similar role.
  • Proven facilitation, marketing, networking, negotiation and analytical skills
  • Has strong writing, facilitation, presentation and coordination skills.

    How to apply
    Interested and qualifying applicants can submit their application letter including a CV in English, with full details of at least 3 professional references to the following email hr.southsudan@cordaid.org

    Mention the vacancy reference number in subject line:

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