Gülümseme ve Zeytin Yardimlaşma ve Dayanişma Derneği (GvZ) is a non-profit, non-governmental civil society organization that has been supporting the most marginalized and desperate Syrians affected by conflict in Syria. Since the beginning, GvZ believes that its role is to create avenues to empower those affected by the conflict by developing their skills and reviving their sense of humanity and dignity. Through its community centers, GvZ provides women, youth, and marginalized groups with a range of various humanitarian services such as relief aid, protection, education programs, and networking with other humanitarian actors on how to advocate for issues deemed essential to highlight. To that end, GvZ strives to continue sharpening the skills of Syrians to partake in the peacebuilding process in Syria and actively advocate for a democracy reflecting a diverse yet socially coherent society.
Job Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Development Officer (CDO), the Grants Senior officer will lead and oversee all grants administration, from calls for expressions of interest through to formulating successful proposals/bids and quality implementation of compliances based on the donors
Job Title: Turkey/Syria Grants and Partnerships Senior Officer
Division/Department: Development
Reports to: Chief Development Officer/Country Director
Duration of Initial Contract: Full-time/ 4 Months with possibility for extension
Work Location: Gaziantep, Turkey (with possible visits within the region)
Duties, Responsibilities and Tasks:
● Develop programme/project proposals in collaboration with other units and departments**,** with a special focus on Livelihoods, Education, Shelter, Peace Building, and Protection with an ambition to seek medium to large multi-year funding opportunities for integrated sustainable programming.
● Be instrumental in developing strategic partnerships with INGOs, UN agencies, institutional donors, government bodies, and other stakeholders.
● Play a key role in mentoring operations staff to deliver increasingly high-quality materials that support grant management, fundraising, and advocacy initiatives.
● Ensure that grant management activities are carried out in compliance with donor policies and procedures.
● Formulate/update grant manuals and policy documents related to programmes.
● Develop/update and implement a grant tracking system to ensure timely and accurate execution and monitoring of all grant agreements.
● Review grant documents and advise the senior management on donor compliances, policies, and procedures as relevant and required.
● Review and approve periodical reports and documentation in accordance with the agreement, terms, and conditions.
● Work closely with the Technical Managers, M&E, finance, and operational leads (CD/Area Managers) to ensure that quality programmes are developed, and the budgets are prepared in line with the donor requirements and compliances.
● Perform other duties and assignments as required by the CDO and/or Senior Management.
● Establish/develop funding and partnerships policy.
● Establish/develop a donor ranking system and follow up donors’ mapping tool.
● Establish/develop a funding strategy for 2022/2023 (develop strategic targets, Key Performance Indicators for the Grants Management unit/staff).
● Attend projects’ planning/kick-off meetings.
Qualifications and Experience:
● The ideal candidates will have at least a 3-5 years of proven track record of raising and managing significant funding from a range of institutional donors such as DFID, USAID, and EC through partnerships or directly.
● Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, including demonstrated effectiveness in communication with donors and other project stakeholders.
● Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with limited guidance.
● Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic language is required
● Advance degree in Administration, social science, management, and/or related field is required
● Experience in the middle east region is strongly preferred.
● Flexibility to travel within the region as and when is required
● Ability to work autonomously, take the initiative and proven ability to work creatively, innovatively, and effectively to make decisions with limited direct supervision.
● Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
● Digital proficiency in employing preliminary data analysis, MO, Google Suit, and formal internet-based communication.
*Only candidates that are Turkish ID holders will be considered
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with GvZ Code of conduct, PSEA and safeguarding policies.
GvZ expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us
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