Grants and Partnerships Coordinator

Gülümseme ve Zeytin Yardimlaşma ve Dayanişma Derneği (GvZ) is a non-profit, non-governmental civil society organization that has been supporting the most marginalized and desperate Syrians affected by conflict in Syria. Since the beginning, GvZ believes that its role is to create avenues to empower those affected by the conflict by developing their skills and reviving their sense of humanity and dignity. Through its community centers, GvZ provides women, youth, and marginalized groups with a range of various humanitarian services such as relief aid, protection, education programs, and networking with other humanitarian actors on how to advocate for issues deemed essential to highlight. To that end, GvZ strives to continue sharpening the skills of Syrians to partake in the peacebuilding process in Syria and actively advocate for a democracy reflecting a diverse yet socially coherent society.

Technical reporting: to Chief Development Officer

Direct reporting: to Turkey Country Director

Job purpose: The Grants and Partnerships Coordinator will lead Lebanon Grants and Partnerships development, including design, proposal (and bids) development, as well as the actualization of the grants and partnerships agreements between GvZ and its potential partners and donors. The Grants and Partnerships Coordinator will also strengthen GvZ access to strategic partnerships and cooperation opportunities by establishing and facilitating partnerships with national and international entities, in addition to leading the internal and external efforts throughout the development of consortia and/or individual proposals.

Major Activities

Strategic and operational

• Take the lead on designing and developing strategic (multi-year) interventions in close coordination with GvZ relevant unit representatives and technical advisors.

• Take the lead on applying to potential call for project proposals that contribute to the organization’s efforts in achieving its organizational objectives mainly in the framework of its main strategic programs in Lebanon: Protection, Food Security and Livelihoods, Education and Social Stability.

• Support the Program Managers in developing and reviewing the programs’ frameworks and programs’ sustainable life cycle.

• Conduct a comprehensive donor and partner mapping and create a donor communication and involvement plan in the light of creating sustainable partnerships.

• Seek new strategic partnerships with potential, national and international partners; including implementation partners, governmental and local bodies, and educational and vocational institutions.

• Undergo due diligence meetings with potential partners and prepare/request the needed information from the involved internal or external focal points.

• Regularly update the Grants and Partnerships trackers, as well as reporting trackers upon the occurrence of any relevant developments.

• Hold healthy and effective communication with existing and potential partners.

• Prepare and produce Grants and Partnerships monthly reports, as well as submit monthly staff performance reports.

• Organize and take the lead of weekly Unit team meetings.

• Provide assistance to internal team members in case of any assistance required, related to the management of the Grants and Partnerships.

• Update the organization’s profiles on the online donors and partners platforms, as well as keep internal records for any reported/updated information on similar platforms.

• Play a key role on mentoring programs staff to deliver increasingly high-quality materials that support grant management, fundraising, and advocacy initiatives.

• Ensure that grant management activities are carried out in compliance with donor policies and procedures, and create the relevant tools and training of relevant staff.

• Review grant documents and advise the senior management on donor compliances, policies, and procedures as relevant and required.

• Contribute to the Establishment/development of the organization’s funding strategies.

• Organize projects planning and project kick-off meetings.

People Management

Managing one to two Grants Officers and Proposal Writers. As well as managing one intern or volunteer.

Education & Experience

Hold a bachelor degree (at least) in project management, NGO management, International Relations (or its sub-disciplines), Public Health, Business Development or other relevant fields.

Post-graduate degree(s) in relevant fields will be considered an added value to the candidate’s application.

At least 3 years experience in NGO, humanitarian and development sector in Lebanon (or Middle East). The priority will be given to candidates that have experience in Protection, Food Security and Livelihoods, Education and Social Stability.

Flexibility to travel within the region as and when required will be considered an added value to the candidate’s application.

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