ACF started working in Myanmar in 1994 on treatment and prevention of malnutrition. ACF is currently implementing and developing projects addressing malnutrition, mental health and care practices, Gender & Protection, food security and livelihoods, water sanitation and hygiene promotion, nutrition security and disaster risk reduction through an integrated approach.
On 01 February 2021 a State of Emergency was announced by the military, a coup came into being and the military government took control of state organs. The elected President and government officials were captured by the military. There were ongoing tensions between the armed forces and the government following parliamentary elections loss by the army-backed opposition before this coup.
This context has increased ACF interventions and its humanitarian efforts in Rakhine. ACF work in camps, nutrition centres, and communities focusing on three key determinants of extreme poverty; child and pregnant/lactating women (PLW) malnutrition, food insecurity and poor access to basic services.
ACF has a field office in Sittwe with sub bases in TKP, Maungdaw and Minbya, and a country office in Yangon.
We are looking for A GRANTS AND PARTNERSHIP COORDINATOR to support the Country Director on leading on grant compliance for program & support departments, and partnerships. © Kathleen Prior pour Action contre la Faim
Under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director for Programs, you will be responsible for the overall management & optimisation of all internal & external reporting & grants management processes.
More specifically, you will :
Lead on optimization of grant and program management processes, and developp a communication plan.Ensure compliance with donor guidelines and regulations Lead all internal and external reporting processes ;Ensure effective coordination of program development processes ; Lead the development of a country office partnership strategy; Ensure effective internal coordination of partnership management ; Demonstrate personal commitment in promoting Gender Equality and ACF Gender Minimum Standards and act as the focal person on Gender for the missionYou hold a University degree in related topic: fundraising, public relations, communications, development,humanitarian aid, international relations.
Experience requested :
At least 3 years of experience in humanitarian and/or development fundraising from institutional donors (in a fundraising or related NGO role.Former experience with ACF a big plus due to the capacity building component needed for thepositionSkills requested :
Good knowledge of common institutional donors guidelines and regulations (EU, DFID, USAID/OFDA, pooled funds and private foundations) and Action Against Hunger sectors of interventionExcellent English writing and communication skills and proven proposal writing and report writing skills for a variety of donorsProven ability to work independently and under pressure with tight deadlinesGood team player with positive and supportive attitude : excellent intercultural and interpersonal skillsDiplomacy, strong representation and negotiation skillsStrategic thinker who demonstrate initiative and creativityFlexible and able to adapt quickly to pace complex dynamicsA good sense of organization, rigorous and precise12 months fixed term contract under French legislation:
Monthly gross salary from 2450 to 2800 € upon experience Per diem and living allowance: 537$ net, field paid.450€ of monthly gross salary as country allowance. 16% of monthly gross salary as reimbursement of retirement insurance for non-French citizenChild allowance, 1500€/year/child (capped to 6000€) Coverage of transportation costs to and in the mission100% coverage of health contributions (social security + private insurance) and repatriation insurance25 days of paid leaves per year20 RnR per year. + 215 € at each RnR period (averagely every 3 months. Coverage of the transportation expenses to the RnR area of reference (Thailand). Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge ©ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.
This is a very multi dimensional position which makes it interesting and challenging as well. The incumbent will shift between coordinating with PMs, HoDs, partners, donors and other stakeholders for the work on Gender. The job holder will have a huge responsibility on donor reporting and also have autonomy on most of his/her responsibilities.
This is a challenging and fulfiling potfolio. Given what is currently prevailing in the context of this mission, the impact of the work towards beneficiaries is really fulfiling.
This vacancy is archived.