Grants and Project Development Manager

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Are you looking for a meaningful job where you can invest your skills, passion, and time in an impactful way? Do you want to work for an organization that is dynamic, goal-driven, and dedicated to making a difference? Welcome to Welthungerhilfe!

As one of Germany’s largest and most respected private organizations in development cooperation and humanitarian aid, we are committed to driving positive change. We operate independendently from religious and political influences, ensuring that our actions are always guided by strong ethical principles. Through embracing innovation we strive to become a data-mature, human-driven organization that continuously improves the way we work.

Our vision: “Zero Hunger on a Healthy Planet.” Join us in creating a world where everyone has access to food while ensuring a sustainable future for our planet. If you are ready to make an impact, we look forward to receiving your application for

Grants and Project Development Manager

in Erbil

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration until 31.12.2025. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Erbil, Iraq. The position is paid according to SG7 (3,575,000 IQD as a Gross).

the objectives of the position is to implement the project activities according to the specified deadlines and organisational, contractual and financial directives.

Your responsibilities

1. Fundraising, Donor Relations, and Proposal Development

Identify, assess, and pre-select new project ideas based on the country programme and in line with the Multi-Annual Country Strategy and the Annual Plan
Responsible for development of concept notes and proposal, 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.
In Coordination with the Head of Programs and Country Director, ensure WHH is represented in main coordination mechanisms when they exist, and organizing meetings with partners, donors, and potential partners according to WHH strategy.

2. Grants Management, Reporting and Donor Communications

Develop and Monitor project reporting schedules, ensuring reporting occurs correctly and in due time (narrative reports ) to Head Office Bonn and donors in coordination with Finance, Project Managers and Partner organizations.
Provide technical support for donor contract management, including overseeing the deliverables, work plans and logframes, and ensuring compliance with the donor requirements.
Support the Head of Programs in the drafting and compiling reports (both narrative and financial) and act as a focal point for donor communication to ensure timely and high quality submissions.
Organization of Project review meetings, ensuring follow up of action points for smooth coordination for project implementation.

3. Quality Assurance and Standards, Quality Control of Ongoing Projects, Strategy

Support Head of Projects and Head of Programs with field visits and internal control on project documentation, field visits and perform regular audits of project documentation quality control and filing.
Serves as country focal point for Grant Management. Develops and provides regular training to program staff on donor compliance, project management system (ProMIS), basic forecasting and budgeting and other topics identified in capacity assessment.
Support the Head of Programs in ensuring that all project documents, reports, donor communications, and sub-grant agreements are properly archived and uploaded in accordance with ProMIS guidelines.
In coordination with Head of Programs, develop and review the Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) to support smooth implementation of the projects on the ground.
n Coordination with Head of Meal and Head of Finance, ensure M&E findings and BVA analysis are available, and results are presented in project review meetings.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills
How To Apply

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. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale.

Please send your application via our online recruiting system through this link by April 21st, 2025. Your contact person is Zahra Fareeq. Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities. Accordingly, any applicant who is offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Deadline Date
2025-04-21
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