Nigeria - Grants & Partnership Head Of Department (m/f) - Abudja
full-time
About us Desired start date: 15/12/2026Duration of the mission: 12 monthsLocation: ABUJA 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 26 countries, the SI teams – 3200 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 Solidarites International launched its operation in Nigeria in 2016 as a consequence of the humanitarian needs of displaced populations and host communities caused by the current crisis with conflict and the ongoing violence in the North-East of Nigeria led by Armed Opposition Groups since 2009. The security situation and epidemics/outbreaks continue to affect millions of lives in Northeastern and North Western parts of Nigeria. As of June 2022, according to IOM Displacement Tracking Matrix, an estimated 2.2 million people are displaced within Borno State which remains, for a major part, inaccessible to humanitarian actors. The targeted sectors of intervention are WASH, Shelter, RRM, Food Security & Livelihoods. The annual budget of the mission is around 8.3 million euros in 2022. The mission is organized with a coordination office in Maiduguri and 3 bases located in Ngala, Dikwa and Monguno managed remotely from Maiduguri for the North-East. In the North-West, Solidarites International is conducting activities on 3 bases located in Gusau, Anka and Taleta in Zamfara State. Abuja is the representative for the mission Nigeria. Mission staff : 165 The Grants and Partnership HOD will directly manage the Grants coordination team composed of : - A Reporting & Communications Officer She/he will closely work with all Departmental Heads, Field Coordinators and Project Managers of the mission. The Grants and Partnership HOD will report to the Country Director and be in link with Grants & Partnership department in HQ. About the job General objective: Working closely with the programmes and support departments, the Head of Grants and Partnerships Department is responsible for managing relations with donors, as well as developing and monitoring the country office's funding strategy. They supervise, adapt and optimise working methods and tools dedicated to managing donor accountability. They validate contractual documents (project proposals, reports, requests for amendments, partnership agreements, etc.) before they are submitted. They play a key role in defining the country office's partnership strategy and coordinates relations with the various implementing partners (see the partnership implementation framework). Ensures effective coordination between departments for grant management and provides strategic support to the country office in relation to donor relations, external representation, management of implementing partners, external compliance and accountability to donors. The main challenges: - Access challenges and remote management due to security contraints in some areas of intervention - Strategic positionning in a global trend of funding decrease - Focus on partnership and localization in all areas of intervention. This requires adapted operational modalities and a support to local partners. Priorities for the 2/3 first months: *Support the programmatic strategy (2027-2032) and PROG 2027 implementation *Monitoring of partnerships and capacity building plan in coordination with other Department (Programs, E & C, etc.) *Follow up on the advancement of the financing contracts *Finalize partnership management/localization strategy *Coordinate proposals *Continue developing relationship with donor representatives and engage internally/ externally with different interlocutors to identify new funding opportunities Security constraints: No walking policy everywhere in the country / Security situation calm in Abuja, level 2 (out of 5), Maiduguri is level 3 and level 4 in other bases/sub-bases. Your profile Diploma and Experience : Diploma : Bachelor or masters in a related degree: humanitarian response, international cooperation Experience in the humanitarian sector : 5 years and more Experience on similar positions : 3/4 years SKILLS : Technical skills Excellent reporting, writing and proof reading skills Strong knowledge of main donors (ECHO, French donors, SIDA etc) and their respective policies / guidelines Previous experience and achievements in developing strategic partnerships with other NGOs (MoUs, negotiations, governance, capacity building ...) Proven ability to deal with donors and operational partners Transversal skills Critical thinking skills and the ability to adapt to fast-paced environments, while working independently to meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision Good knowledge of the humanitarian project cycle management; Excellent communication, networking skills, organizational and prioritization skills, ability to multi-task, Capacity to adapt and show organizational flexibilit External representation Languages : English (fluent - Mandatory) French (an asset) SI will offer you A salaried position:According to experience, starting from EUR 2860 gross per month (2600 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 750. 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: The Grant & Partnership HOD will be based in Abuja with frequent field visit expected in the regional offices (Maiduguri. Birnin Kebbi and potentially Gusau or Sokoto). In Abuja, living condition are good and all commodities and goods (local or imported) can be found (supermarket, restautant, cinema, sport centers ...). Abuja GH is Comfortable with private bedroom and bathroom, 24/7 electricity and internet. GH is located in the same estate as the office, avoiding taking the car every morning but still clearly separated from working area (not the same building). Estate where GH/Office is located is providing Gym room, Swimming pool and squash court. At base level, (Maiduguri, Birnin Kebbi and Gusau), the bases offers a comfortable environment, in spite of limited movements outside of the compound for security reasons. The Guest House offers good living conditions, with private bedroom and bathroom and shared & comfortable common spaces. Electricity and internet are available at the office and at the GH at all times. Ping pong, pool table and some gym equipment are available in the GH in Maiduguri. All essential good (food, hygiene etc..) can be bought locally in the small shops around the office, or in the pre-validated supermarket. Visits to other NGOs are possible, as well as some pre-validated places (hotel and restaurants). Occasional field visit in NE sub bases, to ensure a correct program overview depedning on the security context and validation. No Overnight are possible in NE sub bases, only daily round trip with UNHAS are possible.