About the Role
Solidarites International is looking for a dedicated Grants & Partnership Head of Department to join our humanitarian mission in Nigeria. In this vital role, you will manage donor relations, oversee funding strategies, ensure strict contractual compliance, and champion localization efforts with our implementing partners.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee donor relations, reporting, and funding strategies while validating all critical contractual documents and proposals.
- Lead the country office partnership and localization strategy, providing capacity building and coordination for local implementing partners.
- Support the 2027 programmatic strategy, monitor financing contracts, and identify emerging funding opportunities with key institutional donors.
- Coordinate seamlessly between programs and support departments to ensure compliance and accountability across all operational bases.
- Represent Solidarites International externally with donor representatives, peer NGOs, and humanitarian stakeholders.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in humanitarian response, international cooperation, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the humanitarian sector, with at least 3 to 4 years in a similar grants or partnership management role.
- Extensive knowledge of major institutional donors such as ECHO, SIDA, and French donors, alongside strong project cycle management skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing strategic NGO partnerships, drafting MoUs, and conducting donor negotiations.
- Fluent in English with exceptional writing, proofreading, and communication skills; French language proficiency is a strong asset.
- Competitive salary starting from EUR 2,860 gross per month plus a monthly USD 750 Per Diem.
- Comprehensive health and welfare insurance package covering medical, surgical, repatriation, and war risks.
- Covered accommodation in comfortable guest houses and round-trip flight expenses between your home country and Nigeria.
- Generous break policy granting 7 working days of rest every three months with an $850 break allowance and additional rest days.