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Date Posted: Friday, November 29 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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General
War Child Holland (WCH), now War Child Alliance (WCA) is an independent and impartial international non-governmental organization investing in a peaceful future for children and young people affected by armed conflict. WC works in 14 countries to improve the resilience and well-being of children, delivering vital child protection, education and psychosocial support.

The Partnership & Grants Officer will provide operational support to War Child Holland in strengthening existing partnerships and developing new partnerships. (S)He will be responsible for WC’s online grants management portal/salesforce, including updating the system, creating accounts, opportunities, reports and obtaining approvals for the entries.

The Partnership & Grants Officer shall participate in research of funding opportunities relevant to the WC country programme. Support in developing partnership documents, including cooperation/funding agreements, concept notes etc. Update the WC online platform for grants management. Secure approvals for the WC online platform. Prepare documents for the bid committee reviews and approvals. Support to Coordinator in conducting partner assessments and due diligence for implementing partners.

Major roles and responsibilities;
• Manage the WC Online Partnership and Grants Salesforce/Rafiki Portal
• Portfolio coordination, strengthening and maintenance.
• Partnerships Development and Management

Qualifications, Competencies and Requirements;
• Bachelor’s degree in International Business & Development, or equivalent demonstrable experience in partnerships and business development, and management for social work and community development projects.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in the area of partnerships, grants management and fundraising;
• Knowledge of and experience in humanitarian programmes in Uganda;
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in partnerships with at least 2 of the following donors: European Commission, ECHO, DFID, USG (including USAID) and UN agencies; additional experience with other donors such as SIDA, SDC and GAC is desirable;
• Familiarity with key actors and demonstrated experience in developing, building and maintain strategic partnerships with these actors;
• Proven track record in partnerships and grants management in interventions like child protection, education and or MHPSS an advantage;

• A good understanding of humanitarian principles and established international standards in humanitarian settings for refugees and other marginalised populations, especially children and youth;
• Relationship-building, diplomacy and networking skills.
• Excellent English writing ability and verbal skills for project proposals, reports and communications
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and empathy
• Ability to work well under pressure with diverse teams from all backgrounds and level
• Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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