Head of Grants and Partnerships (Abuja)

About the role

Solidarites International, an international humanitarian aid association active in 26 countries, is recruiting a Head of Grants and Partnerships for its Nigeria mission. The post is based in Abuja, with frequent field visits to regional offices in Maiduguri, Birnin Kebbi and possibly Gusau or Sokoto. The mission started in Nigeria in 2016 and focuses on WASH, shelter, RRM, food security and livelihoods, with an annual budget of around 8.3 million euros.

Key responsibilities

• Manage relations with donors and develop and monitor the country office's funding strategy, working closely with programme and support departments
• Supervise, adapt and optimise donor accountability tools and methods
• Validate contractual documents such as project proposals, reports, amendment requests and partnership agreements before submission
• Help define the country office's partnership strategy and coordinate relations with implementing partners
• Ensure coordination between departments for grant management and give strategic support on donor relations, external representation, partner management and compliance

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field such as humanitarian response or international cooperation
• 5 years or more of experience in the humanitarian sector, including 3-4 years in a similar position
• Fluent English (mandatory); French is an asset

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of main donors (ECHO, French donors, SIDA) and their policies and guidelines
• Experience developing strategic partnerships with NGOs (MoUs, negotiations, governance, capacity building)
• Good knowledge of the humanitarian project cycle management
• Excellent reporting, writing and proofreading skills

What we offer

• Salaried position from EUR 2,860 gross per month, plus a monthly per diem of USD 750
• Accommodation and travel costs covered, with a 7-day-off period every three months and an extra rest day per month worked
• Insurance package covering healthcare, repatriation and war risks, plus essential vaccinations and antimalarial treatment
• Guest house in Abuja with private bedroom and bathroom, 24/7 electricity and internet