Business Development and Grants Coordinator

Job PurposeTo ensure the development and diversification of sustainable funding opportunities for the organization by designing high-quality project proposals, building strategic partnerships with donors, and monitoring grant management processes to ensure the organization's adherence to approved standards and policies.Required TasksMonitoring new funding opportunities from international donors, UN agencies, and private foundations.Preparing and analyzing Calls for Proposals (CPLs) and providing appropriate recommendations to management.Leading the development of concept notes and proposals in coordination with technical, financial, and field teams.Contributing to the development of the organization's funding strategy and diversifying income sources.Building strategic relationships and partnerships with international organizations, humanitarian networks, and new donors.Monitoring the grant lifecycle from agreement signing to closure, in coordination with implementation teams.Ensuring compliance with grant terms and conditions and financial and technical reporting requirements of donors.Coordinating with the finance department to prepare and review budgets before submission. Review grant-related contracts and memoranda of understanding.Support the preparation of interim and final performance reports according to donor schedules.Represent the organization at coordination meetings and forums for donors and partners.Maintain an up-to-date database of donors, proposed projects, and ongoing funding.Collaborate closely with technical and field teams to ensure that proposals reflect the actual needs of beneficiaries.Ensure that proposals align with the organization's strategic plan and principles-based humanitarian approach.Develop internal tools and procedures to improve proposal writing and grant management processes.Provide internal training to teams on project writing methodologies and grant management.Required Qualifications:University degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Development, Economics, or a related field.A postgraduate degree in Development or Humanitarian Project Management is preferred. Required Years of ExperienceA minimum of 3–5 years of experience in business development or grant management within humanitarian/development organizations.Proven experience in preparing project proposals for projects funded by international agencies (such as ECHO, BHA, UN Agencies, GIZ, SDC).Strong knowledge of international humanitarian funding mechanisms and Project Cycle Management (PCM).Required Competencies, Abilities, Skills, and TrainingProfessional-level fluency in English and Arabic (reading, writing, and speaking).Excellent skills in analyzing funding appeals, writing proposals, and preparing budgets.Ability to coordinate and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.Knowledge of the humanitarian context in Syria and the regional funding environment.HOW TO APPLY[**https://sham.creativetaskflow.com/cv.aspx?id=JR/26/000171**](https://sham.creativetaskflow.com/cv.aspx?id=JR/26/000171**](https://sham.creativetaskflow.com/cv.aspx?id=JR/26/000171))