Partnership Development and Grants Manager - Kinshasa
Starting Date / Initial Contract Details: 20 July 2026, full time, 24 months
Role Summary: Research new funding sources, prepare specific bids, proposals and reports for submission to institutional donors as well as donor relationship management and maintenance of appropriate information systems. Provide strategic support, monitor, review and evaluate all aspects of Medair programmes.
Project Overview: Emergency health projects targeting displaced, war affected and vulnerable populations in Eastern Congo. WASH interventions in health centres and as part of a health emergency response. Opening humanitarian access to remote areas to facilitate referrals, programme operations and access to market.
Workplace & Conditions:
This is an isolated position based in the big city of Kinshasa. Kinshasa has many NGOs and expats.
Responsibilities:
• Donor Relations Management
Analysis of institutional donor humanitarian policy, strategy and practice and maintenance of efficient donor relationship management. Administer the drafting and presentation of all new concept notes, proposals, and associated budgets.
• Grant Management
Establish, maintain appropriate systems and procedures to ensure the compliance with donor contracts. Know requirements of donors and contracts to advise senior management regarding eligibility of expenses, budget flexibility & spending deviations
• Programme and Quality Management
Contribute to development & implementation of a sustainable country program strategy in line with the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) developed by OCHA. Ensure the consideration of funders technical guidelines in proposal writing
• Communication
Develop, network and maintain good relations with the in-country representatives of relevant stakeholders to secure the presence of Medair in the country. Supervise the work of the Communication Officer (CO)
• Official Representation
Oversee work of Liaison Officer in dealing with the national government & keep tabs on renewal of official documents, delivery of work visas, official paperwork, etc. Participate in donor meetings, embassies, coordination forums & maintain contacts
• Base Management
Manage the Kinshasa budget & manage Kinshasa team. Facilitate visits to Kinshasa from bases (arranging appointments, accommodation etc. Oversee contract with government liaison partner for processing visa applications, registrations et[DM1.1]
Qualifications, Experience & Technical Competencies
• University degree in a relevant subject - Management / Development Studies / Business Administration or related
• Good written and verbal French & English language
• Three years overseas work experience, preferably with a relief and rehabilitation NGO
• Excellent interpersonal/team, negotiation, communication & networking skills including with donors.
• Able to work with project budgets. Proven and successful report and proposal writing skill
Behavioral Skills
• Ability to network and create meaningful relationships
• Strong servant leadership skills with a consultative management style
• Ability to coordinate work with colleagues from all organisational levels & externally
• Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels)
• Able to oversee multiple tasks, prioritizing and delegating as required
• Good communication skills
Team Spiritual Life
Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, people we serve, and external contacts. Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based teams. Fully contribute to a rich spiritual team life, including team devotion, prayer, and words of encouragement.
Before you apply
Please ensure you are fully aware of the:
- Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair’s accountability policies and best practices.
- Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).
Application Process
To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair page. Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed. Advertised on Jobupfree.