The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of one year. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Erbil, Iraq.

In your role as Grants and Project Development Manager you will fill a key role in the Country office, in supporting the implementation of the Country Strategy as well as the Partnerships Strategy. You will support in fundraising, grants and partnerships management and development innovative project ideas with relevant stakeholders.

Your responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and pre-select new project ideas based on the country program and in line with the Multi-Annual Country Strategy and the Annual Plan
• Develop concept notes and proposals, with support from Head of Programs, Head of Projects, and support services
• Develop concept notes for innovative pilot projects, in cooperation with international and local organizations
• Support the Head of Programs in drafting and compiling reports (both narrative and financial) before donor submission
• Support the relevant project managers in:
  • Coordination, review, and assurance of partner contract requirements in terms of due diligence/partner assessments
  • Monitoring and reviewing the proper implementation of partner contracts in accordance with the specified regulations and quality standards
  • Capacity assessment of partners and planning of capacity building initiatives with relevant support units
  • Contract management (donor regulations, documentation, compliance, etc)

Your profile

• A university or college degree in Project Management, Social Sciences, Political Sciences or Peace and Conflict Studies
• 2 to 3 years experience in project management, project development, reporting, compliance
• Experience in coordination, external representation and setting up partnerships with local and international organizations
• Experience in working with partner organizations (partnership management, capacity building)
• Fundraising experience for multiple donors (UNDP, US donors, EU) is an asset
• Experience in climate change, economic recovery programing an advantage
• Strong Interpersonal, analytical and communication (oral and written) skills
• High level of dedication, proactiveness and curiosity
• Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for working in Welthungerhilfe’s programme countries
• Excellent written and spoken english, arabic and/or german language skills would be a plus

Our offer

We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees and the balance of their work and private life. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale. In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which are listed under “Our benefits”.

*Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.