SUDAN - CONSORTIUM GRANTS MANAGER (M/F) GENEINA
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Desired start date: 15-Jan-2027
Duration of the mission: 12 Months
Location: Geneina
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.
SI has been present in Sudan for a long time, untill expulsion in 2009 and subsequent reopening in the early 2010s.
Following the outbreak of the conflict in April 2023 and forced evacuation of Khartoum and West Darfur (El Geneina), SI was the first international NGO to re-enter Darfur and resume its emergency response.
Geneina base scaled up in 2024 and 2025 to deliver life-safing and recovery humanitarian assistance through WASH, FSL and Shelter interventions.
SI opened an office in Zalingei, Central Darfur in November 2024, North Darfur in 2024/5 and in Ed Daein and West Kordofan in 2026.
Today, thanks to the support of SIDA, SHF, CDCS, ECHO and UNDP, activities are being implemented in West Darfur, Central Darfur, East Darfur, North Darfur, West Kordofan, Khartoum and Jazeera States across WASH, Shelter and NFI support, Food Security and Livelihood sectors. SI is also in the process of opening up activities in Blue Nile State.
Across the Darfurs and in West Kordofan, the main share of the portfolio remains WASH -from 1st line to 2nd line & beyond- with the provision of water through water trucking, rehabilitation of water points/water yards, borehole drilling, networks, hygiene promotion, sanitation (emergency latrine construction, semi-permanent latrine, showers, desludging), solid waste management, WASH NFI distribution, and WASH in Health etc.
In West Darfur, SI remains one of the main WASH actors and has developped a strong technical and access capacity through the rehabilitation of water points/water yards, borehole drilling, hygiene promotion, sanitation (emergency latrine construction, semi-permanent latrine, showers, desludging), solid waste management, WASH NFI distribution, and WASH in Health etc.
In Central Darfur, the activities mostly focus on WASH and FSL. SI also has an Emergency Response Team based in Zalingei, Central Darfur, roving across Central and West Darfur, implementing rapid responses in WASH, Shelter/NFI and Food (CVA).
In the Eastern part of the country, SI is present with Wash and FSL activities in Khartoum and Jazeera, under ECHO, CDCS, SHF and US funds. Activities in Blue Nile are being launched by the end of 2026.
Most of the programs are being implemented in Consortium, including 2 led by SI, and require strong coordination efforts to provide area-based interventions. SI also has a strong localization approach, with diverse local partners in all states.
General objective:
As part of the coordination team and reporting to the Consortium Coordinator, and working closely with the program and support departments at coordination level, consortium partners, as well as the base teams, the Consortium Grant Manager is the mission’s focal point on ensuring the consortium's accountability to donors. The Consortium Grant Manager will be responsible initially for consortium-level grant management of two major consortium projects (FaSER and CDCS ) as well as SI grant management of the FaSER project.
Specifically, he/she is in charge of:
- Contributing to the consortium’s strategic development.
- Overseeing compilation of timely and high quality proposals, reports and contract modification requests for submission to donors.
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with consortium members and facilitating consortium members' compliance with donor requirements.
- Monitoring compliance with donor procedures throughout the grant cycle and building capacity of new and existing staff on internal accountability tools and donor procedures.
- Proactively following-up on donor contractual obligations, from contracting to closing and archiving, and ensuring contractual obligations are known and understood by relevant staff/departments - as well as communicating changes effectively to consortium members.
- Centralizing and preparing relevant consortium documentation for external audits and audit report archiving.
- Coordinating consortium meetings - project review and project kick-off/close-out
The main challenges:
High volume of contracts, donor requests, and expected proposals
Submisison of HIP 2027 for FaSER (V1 and V2)
Leading the localization strategy definition and implementation on FaSER
Reinforcing regular reporting and communication across aprtners and in collaboraiton with IM
Contribute to the definition of the revised CDCS strategy
Security constraints:
Level 4: High risk environment, threats less predictable and requiring strict protocols, Curfews in place 09:00 PM), Walking limited to approved times, locations,
DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor or masters in a related degree (humanitarian response, international cooperation, development studies…). A first experience working with an INGO in a grant position is required. Experience with SI is highly desirable. Any experience in capacity building or partnership management will be highly appreciated, as well as experience with the context of Sudan.
Experience in the humanitarian sector : 2 years
Experience on a similar position : 0 - 2 years
SKILLS
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Understanding of compliance and donor procedures
Good knowledge and practice of the project cycle management
Experience in consortium management processes and systems
Excellent writing and oral skills
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS
Autonomy/being pro-active
Ability to work under pressure
Communication (both internal and external)
LANGUAGES
Fluent English
French and Arabic would be an asset
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2365 gross per month (2150 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:
The Guest house is of good standard, with internet connection, solar panels and running water point. Social life is limited to contact with other NGO staff
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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