Programme Development Coordinator

Job Title:                                                          Programme Development and Grant Coordinator   

Function:                                                         Programme support 

Job Group:                                                      Programme 

Duty Station:                                          Tawila, Sudan, with frequent travel to other field sites 

Administrative Line Manager:        Head of Programme 

Technical Line Manager:                      Global Programme Development and Quality Assurance Manager 

Line Management Responsibility: N/A 

Duration:                                           Initial 9 Months (with possible extension)    

ABOUT US 

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organization. We work to reduce violence and protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath through the implementation of unarmed civilian protection prog ramming. NP implements programming through the deployment of civilian protection teams to the field and is continuing to scale up to meet the growing needs in the communities we serve. Programming is founded on unarmed civilian protection and is thematically focused on protection in displacement, child protection, gender-based violence protection and inter-communal violence reduction.  

JOB PURPOSE 

The Programme Development and Grants Coordinator work with the country management team to manage grants, ensure compliance with donor regulations, write proposals, and support with Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting. 

KEY OBJECTIVES/RESPONSIBILITIES 

Commitment to NP Principles  

• Demonstrate a commitment to NP’s mandate and principles  
• Maintain a positive image of the organisation full time while in the field
• All NP employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s guiding principles:  
• Nonviolence
• Non-partisanship
• Primacy of local actors
• Civilian-to-civilian action 

These principles and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships in protecting civilians in violent conflicts through unarmed strategies.

Programme Development and Fundraising 

• Support the Sudan country team in defining program development strategy, preparing proposals for donors, and negotiating contracts.  
• Work with the country management team to establish and maintain positive relationships with donors and potential donors including acting as the focal point for donor relations.
• Lead the development of proposals, log frames, and budget narratives. This includes soliciting ideas from field teams and program staff, contributing creative ideas, coordinating with the programme management team, and packaging proposals to meet the specific needs of different donors.
• Pursue funding opportunities other than direct grants from donors, e.g. as a subgrantee or consortium member.
• Support in budget development for new proposals ensuring that all project costs are included in budgets.  

Grants Management and Reporting 

• Compile and analyze data from field activity reports to align with grant deliverables.
  Support the monitoring of project outputs, track progress towards indicators and measure the impact of projects.  
• Lead grant inception process, interim grant management meetings including BVAs, and grant close-out process with programs, operations and finance teams.
• Lead in drafting narrative donor reports and coordinate with finance department to ensure that financial reports are submitted on time, in adherence with financial reporting requirements, and that they correspond to the narrative reports.
• Contribute to team-wide communications and knowledge management and participate in organisation-wide events and discussions on related topics/projects.
• Ensures consistency of means of verification (MoV) of all programme activities across all field sites. This may include conducting workshops for field staff and technical support on monitoring, evaluation and reporting. 

Other 

• Travel to field sites in order to enhance understanding of the context and programming for the purposes of developing proposals and reporting to/liaising with donors.  
• Support programmatic input into relevant advocacy efforts, whether in-country or at a global level. 
  Perform other duties assigned by the line manager. 
  

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Education, Knowledge and Experience:

• At least three (3) to five (5) years of grants management experience with a variety of bilateral donors. 
  Relevant university degree in social sciences, international development or related area of studies.
• Experience managing various grants / Proven experience in grant management, including proposal development for institutional donors.
• Experience in institutional donor compliance and familiarity with basic rules and regulations.
• Track record of developing successful proposal packages, including narrative, log frames and budgets.
• Significant experience developing narrative donor reports under minimal supervision.
• Experience tracking donor trends and opportunities.
• Experience developing, implementing and utilizing M&E tools.
• Experience negotiating contracts with donors and managing grants. 

Context-specific:  

• Experience implementing programmes in the field, ideally in humanitarian emergencies.
• Knowledge or demonstrable interest in civilian protection, human security, violence reduction and/or peacebuilding. 
• Knowledge of context in Sudan and the Horn of Africa.

Skills: 

Independent Judgment/Analytical:

• Ability to solve problems, analyse data and prioritise a high workload with a flexible approach to changing environments. 
  Ability to work and meet strict deadlines.
  Ability to manage information with discretion. 
  Attention to detail. 
  Ability to be creative and innovative in generating new ideas and undertaking research. 
  Enthusiasm to learn and apply new skills. 
  Ability to work under pressure and under difficult conditions.

Interpersonal: 

• Ability to work effectively and diplomatically in a multi-cultural environment. 
  Ability to be a collaborative team player, willing to proactively help colleagues. 

Languages:

• Fluency in written and spoken English.
  Arabic written and oral communication skills are an asset. 
  Information management oriented. 
  

HOW TO APPLY 

• Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and cover letter (max. 1 page)  through our website, detailing their experience and how they qualify for the role. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The closing date for applications is Friday, 24 July 2026.
• Candidates may be selected before the closing date, apply early.
• As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a written assignment before participating in an interview. 

SPECIAL NOTICE 

Nonviolent Peaceforce is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff at all levels. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. However, all qualified applicants regardless of their gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, or age, will be considered for this opportunity. 

Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice in the Humanitarian and Development sector. 

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screeningchecks, which may include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. NP also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

NO FEE 

We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms. If you are approached for payment, this is likely to be fraudulent. Please check whether the role you are interested in is posted here on our website.