SYRIA – GRANTS MANAGER (Award BHA) (M/F) – HSK

Desired start date: 1st April 24
Duration of the mission: 6 months with possibility to extend.
Location: Hassakeh City

ABOUT US

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 some twenty countries, the SI teams – 2500 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 MISSION

SI has been working in Syria since 2012, and is today operating in North East Syria (NES) and North West Syria (NWS)

The NES programs provide an integrated assistance in the WASH, NFI, Shelter, FSL sectors to displaced populations and host communities affected by the conflict.

The NWS programs provide WASH and NFI/Winterization support to affected populations.

In NES and NWS, the lifesaving activities are:

• Wash – emergency package in IDPs settlements,
• Distribution of NFIs and cash for vulnerable populations,

And in NES, SI is implementing more sustainable activities:

Individuals’ houses rehabilitations

ABOUT THE JOB

General objective:

The BHA Award/ Grant Manager will provide effective management of the assigned BHA grants and the supervision of the partnership with Un Ponte Per throughout the project cycle and the supervision of the partnership with Un Ponte Per. management process. This includes high-quality donor reporting, donor communication for changes in programming and proposal development (should the program be extended for another year). The Grant BHA Award Manager is part of the coordination team in Amman but delocalized in North-East Syria for a greater proximity with the programs. He/She, reports to the Grant and Partnership Coordinator and works closely with the Reporting and Communication Officer, the program and support departments and the field teams in Syria (northwest and northeast). He/She will partially manage a Finance and a Meal Deputy, in charge of consolidating data from SI and other partners.
General responsibilities:
• The development of timely and high-quality proposals r eports and modification requests for submission to donors and consortium partners.
• Manage regular communication with donors, out of the contractual reporting system (in case of security incident or humanitarian update for instance)
• Advising on compliance with donor procedures and regulations throughout the grant cycle and building the capacity of new and existing staff.
• The supervision of the partner’s action, including monitoring visits and follow-up meeting, and the consolidation of partners’ reports

The main challenges:

• Partnership management with UPP with HEALTH and PROTECTION sectors

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

• Set up partnership and monitoring framework with UPP
• Ensure timely monthly reporting to donor

Responsibilities and main activities:

• Grants management.
• Partnership management.

YOUR PROFIL

Education / academic background:

Masters degree in humanitarian assistance, social sciences, international relations or other relevant subjects

Specific skills and experience:

1. Knowledge of BHA guidelines

2. Partnership Management

3. Knowledge of HEALTH and PROTECTION sectors

TRANSVERSAL SKILLS:

1. Strong organizational skills

2. Strong communication skills

3. Ability to work under pressure

Language:

1. English

2. Levantine Arabic is an asset

SI WILL OFFER YOU

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 700.

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:

• Guest House conditions
• Internet and telephone network
• Restaurant & social life

Security risks are low, and restrictions are very limited.

However, when going on the field bases, living conditions are more basic, with fewer opportunities for socialization, as well as some individual movements’ restrictions. Security levels vary according to the different geographical locations and changes of context.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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.