SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in 26 countries, the SI teams – 3200 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers - intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.
Solidarités International has been operating in the Gaza Strip since February 2024, establishing a strong presence in the WASH sector with a particular focus on hard-to-reach areas underserved by other partners. Activities aim to improve access to safe drinking water through the rehabilitation and installation of reverse osmosis units, water trucking and water-point distribution, and the deployment of mobile pumping systems connected to existing wells. SI also conducts water-quality monitoring, distributes shelter, winterization and hygiene kits, promotes good hygiene and water-management practices, and since 2025 has been developing FSL activities such as home-gardening initiatives.
Following the 10 October 2025 ceasefire and the evolution of the operational environment, SI is scaling up its response to remain operationally relevant and expand both its reach and impact.
The mission relies on strong partnerships with local Palestinian organizations such as UFA. Institutional and financial partners include, among others, CDCS, Choose Love, ECHO, Althémis and OCHA.
General objective:
As part of the coordination team, and under the management of the Grant & Partnerships Coordinator, the Grants Manager ensures accountability to donors and effective grants management across the project cycle. He/she works closely with program and support teams at both coordination and bases levels.
The role encompasses strategic contributions to the mission’s development, oversight of high-quality proposal and report submissions, and monitoring of the mission's communication obligations. The Grants Manager ensures compliance with donor procedures, builds staff capacity, and maintains rigorous follow-up on contractual obligation, from contracting to closure.
The main challenges:
The role demands meticulous attention to detail and adherence to various donor guidelines and deadlines.
Other challenge lies in aligning various teams and stakeholders, ensuring consistency in proposal development, and managing diverse inputs to create cohesive and accurate project documents.
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
1. Launching of the new projects and ensuring training on new donors compliance
2. Mainstreaming of the grant processes throughout the mission
3. Setting-up of the communication and visibility framework of the mission
Security constraints:
The mission faces no particular security constraints in Jerusalem, however, there are major security and access challenges in the Gaza Strip
DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE
High diploma in political science, humanitarian action, development, international relations or international law is preferable
Experience in the humanitarian sector : 0-2 years
Experience on a similar position : 0-2 years
SKILLS
TECHNICAL SKILLS
1. Excellent writing skills and experience in writing proposals and reports.
2. Strong understanding and knowledge of DG ECHO, CDCS, OCHA, GFFO, Unicef and other donor rules and regulations.
3. Strong capacities in communication, and understanding of the visibility requirements related to donors
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS
1. Oral and written communication skills, with ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with senior internal and external stakeholders.
2. Ability to adapt, willigness to learn
3. Diplomacy and ability to work in an multicultural context
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English, written and spoken. Arabic is a strong asset.
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2310 gross per month (2100 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 750.
SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate's country of origin and the place of assignment.
Breaks: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with a USD 850 break allowance, allocated by Sl). To these breaks periods, SI grants one (1) additional rest day per month worked.
Insurance package: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
LIVING CONDITIONS:
To date, SI have a coordination office and a guesthouse in Jerusalem. The office is fully furnished, and the guesthouse is equipped with all necessary equipment (internet, kitchen, laundry facilities, living room, etc.). Jerusalem is generally very safe, and staff can move freely across most areas of East and West Jerusalem. Walking is permitted, though staff are advised to avoid being alone at night.
When additional time is required to obtain access authorizations, SI coordination members operate from Amman, where SI also has an office and a guesthouse. No particular security constraints apply in Amman.
Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter!
Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.
Thank you for your understanding.
To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org
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Solidarités International (SI) est déterminé à prévenir et à combattre tout type d’abus – tout acte d’exploitation, d’abus et/ou de harcèlement sexuels (SEAH) à l’encontre des membres des communautés bénéficiaires ou de ses collaborateurs et collaboratrices, atteinte aux personnes et/ou aux biens, fraude, corruption, conflit d’intérêt non déclaré, financement d’activités portant atteinte aux droits de l’homme - qui pourrait être perpétré dans le cadre de ses interventions. SI applique une tolérance zéro à l’égard de tout type d’abus, particulièrement des actes de SEAH.
Solidarités International est un employeur équitable qui combat toute forme de discrimination. SI ne demandera jamais une rétribution quelconque en vue de participer à un processus de recrutement.
Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of abuse, notably acts of SEAH.
Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to find all forms of discrimination. SI will ever ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.
