Job Description

About GOAL

GOAL has worked in Sudan since 1985, supporting conflict-affected communities through programmes in health, nutrition, WASH, food security and livelihoods.

GOAL currently operates in North Darfur, South Kordofan and White Nile State, supporting essential services and longer-term recovery for communities affected by conflict.

About the role

GOAL is seeking an experienced Grants and Partnerships Coordinator to lead grants management, proposal development and partnership work across the Sudan programme on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Working closely with the Programme Director and wider country team, you will coordinate donor proposals and reporting, oversee grant processes, support new funding opportunities and manage GOAL’s work with local and national partners.

Key responsibilities

• Lead donor proposals, concept notes and funding submissions.
• Manage grant reporting, deadlines and donor requirements.
• Work with Programme, Finance and MEAL teams to ensure proposals and budgets are accurate and complete.
• Support funding strategy and identify new programme opportunities.
• Manage relationships with donors, local partners, NGOs and consortium members.
• Oversee partner assessments, agreements, compliance and reporting.
• Support local partners to strengthen programme delivery and organisational capacity.
• Monitor partnership risks and ensure appropriate controls are in place.
• Support GOAL’s wider partnership and localisation work in Sudan.

About you

• At least 5 years’ relevant experience in humanitarian or international development work, including management-level responsibility.
• Strong grants management and donor reporting experience.
• Experience developing successful proposals and concept notes.
• Good knowledge of institutional donors such as BHA, ECHO, FCDO and UN agencies.
• Experience managing partnerships and working with local or national organisations.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder-management skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness and ability to live and work in Sudan.

Location: Port Sudan / Omdurman

We strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement listed. At GOAL we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment.hq@goal.ie.

GOAL commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We foster an inclusive culture where all voices are heard and valued, and we are particularly eager to receive applications from women and other underrepresented groups. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

All employees share responsibility for fulfilling GOAL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee, volunteer or applicant for employment or volunteering on the basis of age, gender identity, ancestry, political opinion, civil status, medical condition, ethnic background, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Accountability within GOAL

A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to:

1. Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.
2. Report concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult, or wrongdoing within our programming.
3. Report concerns regarding inappropriate behaviour by GOAL staff or partners.

Safeguarding

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury or any other harm.

GOAL demonstrates its ongoing commitment to safeguarding through rigorous background and reference checks as part of the selection process for all candidates.

General Terms and Conditions

This Job Description serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.