Present and operational in Venezuela since the end of 2019, Solidarites International initially started working in Caracas, but later launched water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) activities in the city of Barquisimeto, Lara state. We expanded then interventions to the states of Falcón and Sucre. In 2021, Food Security and Livelihoods activities started also in Barquisimeto. Since then, operations grew steadily in the states of Sucre, Bolivar, Táchira y Apure. Although projects today are focused on WaSH, we are progressively developing protection and health components and planning to extend in new intervention areas.
Ongoing projects: BHA 3261 (Bolivar and Delta Amacuro), ECHO 3636 (Táchira y Sucre. MdM as lead of the consortium). COST EXTENSION BHA 3261 approved until 30.06.2026 with a NCE until 30.09.2026. ECHO 3897 (Sucre, Bolivar & Delta Amacuro). COSUDE 4100 in Sucre.
Ongoing proposals: DG-INTPA, CDCS, SIDA, ECHO Alert, StartFund.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES :
As part of the coordination team and reporting to the Country Director, the Grant Manager – Emergency is the mission’s focal point on ensuring accountability to emergency donors. He/she is in charge of: Monitoring and identifying emergency funding opportunities in line with SI country and global strategy / Overseeing compilation of timely and high quality proposals, reports / Monitoring compliance with donor procedures throughout the grant cycle and building capacity of staff on internal accountability tools and donor procedures / Proactively following-up on donor contractual obligations, and ensuring contractual obligations are known and understood by relevant departments / Centralizing relevant documentation for external audits and audit report archiving.
ISSUES AND SPECIFIC CHALLENGES :
-High level of autonomy required for the position
-Need for strong mastery of SI processes, in a context where teams are largely externally recruited or recently hired within SI
-Challenging donor environment, not fully aligned with SI’s usual operating framework
-Need to identify and develop donor opportunities adapted to the Latin American context
-Need for strengthened program strategy support to guide fundraising efforts
PRIORITIES ON THE 2-3 FIRST MONTHS :
-Proposals and reporting: Resond to funding opportunities for our emergency reponse. Ensure timely donor reports.
-Donor engagement: meet with emergency donors and partners / update Annex 5
-Audit: coordinate with HQ focal point to get overview of audits to come.
-Partnerships: communicate with partners during the porposal development and implementation phases.
SECURITY CONSTRAINTS :
The security context is complex in Venezuela but is overall considered as calm with, however. criminal risks in specific areas. The authorities have a strong presence throughout the country and are very wary about international organizations. It is important to remain calm and to ensure good communication. The context of living in Carcas is good. It will be necessary to remain vigilant to the good respect of security rules especially while travelling to remote areas and/or specific areas of thats zones.
Nonetheless, within the limitation of the safety minimum requirements, one can easily enjoy living in Caracas, week-ends and/or vacations in other areas including specific mountain cities, beaches and nature. There is a vibrant expatriate community in the zone.
YOUR PROFIL:
Diplomas : Graduate degree and/or post-graduate degree in project management, international development, social sciences, humanitarian studies, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience in grants management within the humanitarian sector.
Experience in the humanitarian sector : 3 / 4 years
Experience on similar positions : 0 / 2 years
Technical skills :
1. Proposal and report writing
2. Knowledge of humanitarian donors and their requirements
3. Training capacities
Transversal skills :
1. Communication skills
2. Analytical skills
3. Pro-activity and autonomy
4. Solution-oriented
Languages :
1.Spanish
2.English
SI WILL OFFER YOU
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2310 gross per month (2100 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 750.
SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment.
Breaks: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with a USD 850 break allowance, allocated by Sl). To these breaks periods, SI grants one (1) additional rest day per month worked.
Insurance package: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
How to apply
Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter!
Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.
Thank you for your understanding.
To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org
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