Partnership and Grant Advisor - Maternity Cover (Readvertised)

Planning

• Assist the project management in developing grant partnership and contracting procedures in line with the SNV policy and procedure (which includes identification selection due diligence contracting engagement and M&E processes) for the different types of partners/stakeholders.
• Assisting project management in discussions with partners to develop clear contracting modalities that optimize project impact reduce financial risks and ensure efficiency.
• Share periodic partnership/contracting/grant plans with the procurement and finance units for better coordination and efficiency.

Contracting

• Supports the national advisers cluster teams and management in preparing and compiling documentation required for fulfilling the contractual conditions of the SNV corporate systems.
•  Makes a follow-up and takes the lead in following all contractual procedures until its conclusion.

Implementation

• Work with the technical advisors at the national and regional level to ensure the partners and grantees implement in line with the agreements complying with the procedures.

Finance

• Makes a follow-up to ensure that payments and settlements are made timely and correctly.
• Track budget utilization by each contracting body.
• Ensure all contracting partners / grantees and consultants commitments are posted in the SAP By Design.

Monitoring and quality assurance

• Establish and maintain a filing system to keep both soft and hard copies of all contractual documents performance and monitoring reports.
• Together with the technical team develop monitoring checklists  and conduct perioding monitoring visits to review performance and provide technical assistance
• Ensure efficient and appropriate use of the planned budget of each contracting party.

Other activities

• Provides link between project and SNV support services.
• work on other assignments as assigned by the project manager

Qualifications :

• Proficiency level equivalent to bachelors degree in specialised/ relevant technical field and minimum 5 years experience in development work and project implementation or technical field or procurement and contracting.
• Development-oriented NGO experience.
• Experience with USG and other donor contract monitoring and reporting.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Well organized and able to act professionally and ethically.
• Good skills in computer applications (Especially in Microsoft applications).
• Firm belief in teamwork gender equality participatory approach and sustainable development.

Competencies

• Problem analysis
• Coaching
• Focus on quality
• Persuasiveness

Additional Information :

Contract Type: National

Expected start date:  July 15 2025.

Duty Station: Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Contract Duration: This contract is a Maternity Cover up to November 30 2025

How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 5th of July 2025. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be in the strictest confidence. 
If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position we will contact you to advise you of the next steps in the recruitment process.

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Working at SNV  
SNV offers a challenging work environment opportunities to lead and innovate and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from and contribute to an internal and global network of experts.

Vetting
SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for national determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation sexual abuse or sexual harassment) the Statement of Conduct. This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme. 

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