Grants Manager (6-month mission, Juba)

About the role

SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL (SI) is looking for a Grants Manager for a 6-month mission in Juba, South Sudan, starting 08/02/2027. Under the supervision of the Grants and Partnership Coordinator, the role covers general grant management tasks and supports project development and the diversification of funding sources. The mission works in the WASH and food security and livelihoods sectors, with a budget of around USD 10 million in 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the mission's strategic development and monitor and identify funding opportunities in line with SI's country and global strategy.
• Oversee the preparation of proposals, reports and contract modification requests for donors and consortium partners.
• Monitor compliance with donor procedures throughout the grant cycle and build the capacity of staff on internal accountability tools and donor procedures.
• Follow up on donor contractual obligations from contracting to closing and archiving, and ensure they are understood by relevant staff.
• Develop partnerships with national partners and strengthen the localization strategy, and manage relationships with other consortium partners.
• In the first 2-3 months: finalize proposals with donors (especially ECHO HIP proposals), follow up on current and future donor contracts, and manage and train the Reporting and Communication Officer.

Required profile

• Master's degree in humanitarian or development studies, social sciences, management or a related field.
• 3-4 years of experience in the humanitarian sector, including 1-2 years in a similar position.
• Fluent English, written and spoken; Arabic is an asset.
• Experience developing proposals for institutional donors, concept notes and strategy papers, and managing audits, compliance risks and budgets.
• Experience in capacity building and localization strategies; experience with SI or a similar organization and prior work in South Sudan are assets.

What we offer

• Salaried position from EUR 2,150 gross per month plus a monthly per diem of USD 700.
• Accommodation covered and travel expenses from home to Juba covered.
• Alternating work and rest (7 working days every three months, with a USD 850 break allowance) and one extra rest day per month worked.
• Insurance covering healthcare, repatriation and war risks, plus essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment.
• Living in a shared guesthouse with 24/7 electricity, internet and phone, with a night curfew for international staff.

To apply, send a CV and cover letter by the company's application process; CV-only applications will not be considered and the vacancy may close early.