AFGHANISTAN - GRANTS MANAGER (M/F) - KABUL
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- Kabul
- Permanent
- Full-time
Duration of the mission: 1 year
Location: KabulSOLIDARITES 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.About the missionSOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL has resumed its programs in Afghanistan in December 2021 and has initially established a presence in Bamyan, Kapisa, Wardak and Kabul provinces. As of today, activities are implemented in Bamyan, Herat, Nimroz and Farah provinces, with emergency activities that can be deployed all over the country. Operational bases are in Zaranj (capital of Nimroz Province), Farah and Bamyan city.
Following a scale up over the course of 2023, the team is now made of 110 national and 9 international employees with an annual budget of around 4 M EUR. SI currently implements WASH and DRR/NRM programs.There are currently 5 grants under implementation:- CDCS (French MoFA): in Bamyan, focusing on DRR/NRM and disability inclusion; this project is in consortium with Handicap International.
- ECHO standalone: implemented currently in Nimroz and Farah, classic WASH in community project (water access, latrine, HP, HK…).
- ECHO consortium: In consortium with SCI (lead), INTERSOS and HI, the project responds to the returnee crisis at border points and informal settlements. SI response focuses on WASH and winterization.
- AHF (OCHA CBFP) WASH: in Farah, focusing on WASH (in both community and schools).
- AHF (OCHA CBPF) DRR: in Bamyan, focusing on DRR/NRM and disability inclusion; this project is in consortium with two national partners.
It is important to note that SI is part of many consortia, either as a lead or as sub, with both INGOs and NNGOs. For 2026, the main stake will be first to keep the current position with CDCS, AHF and ECHO (existing main donors) with new funding, as well as donor diversification (private and public). SI is aiming to take a stronger position on natural resources management and on ensuring better WASH services especially for women.single position, wihout teamAbout the jobGENERAL OBJECTIVESAs part of the coordination team and reporting to Country Director, and working closely with the program and support departments at coordination level, as well as the base teams, the Grant Manager is the mission’s focal point on ensuring accountability to donors. Specifically, he/she is in charge of:
- Contributing to the mission’s strategic development.
- Monitoring and identifying funding opportunities in line with SI country and global strategy.
- Overseeing compilation of timely and high quality proposals, reports and contract modification requests for submission to donors and consortium partners.
- Monitoring compliance with donor procedures 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.
- Centralizing and preparing relevant documentation for external audits and audit report archiving.ISSUES AND SPECIFIC CHALLENGES- Multiple consortia with several partners complexyfing grants follow up
- Strong decrease of funding leading to important fund raising activities
- Multi hated position: grants, visibility, parntership, requiring a lot of autonomy and organizationPRIORITIES ON THE 2-3 FIRST MONTHS- Kick-off meeting and contractualization of potential ECHO projects
- Final reports
- CDCS proposal
- AuditsSECURITY CONSTRAINTSIn Afghanistan, there is high security constraints, mainly linked to women ban and thus high caution is required and a strict adherence to security rules is mandatory.Your profileDIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCEBachelor or Masters' degree in Social Science, Business Administration, Economics, Projetc Management, Public Administration and Development Studies or any related fields of study. Experience will be valued more than education degree
- Experience in the humanitarian sector : 3 - 4 years
- Experience on a similar position : 3 - 4 years
According to experience, starting from EUR 2310 gross per month (2100 EUR base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 600.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 two 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:Guest House conditions: Well furnished Guest House is vailaible with the needed services. Electricity is limited but the guesthouse will be supported by the solar system and as well as generator. A small GYM is also available in the Guest House for maintaining routine excercises
Internet and telephone network: The staff will have dedicated SIM & Mobile for his/her communication 24/7
Restaurant & social life: Social life is limited to contact with other INGO staff, with a curfew.
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