Senior Grants Officer PALESTINE Emergency - Based in Amman
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Job Description
Application are reviewed on a Rolling Basis.
OUR ORGANISATION :
Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion conflict and disaster. The organisation works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
Since its creation in 1982 HI has run development programmes in more than 60 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today we have a budget of approximately 255 million euros with 4794 employees worldwide.
At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities.
Please indicate if you require any special accommodation even at the first interview. For more information about the organisation:
THE CONTEXT
- The Palestine mission is under the Emergency divisions management at HQ level since February 2025 until January 2026. Before this temporary transfer Palestine used to be part of the Mashriq regional programme which covers Egypt Iraq Jordan Lebanon.
- HI in 2023 has been implementing a mix of humanitarian and development projects in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. In 2024 HI maintained as much as possible its regular program in the WB while implementing emergency activities in both areas WB and Gaza.
- In 2025 HI has developed a strategic note for both the Gaza strip and the WB based on the needs and the capabilities of the mission. The objective is now to stabilize strengthen and improve the projects quality and monitoring.
YOUR MISSION
The Senior Grants Officer will play a key role in strengthening our impact in Palestine. The main priorities are :
- securing fundings
- ensure the ongoing project are in line with the technical and quality framework
- re-establish accurate and regular projects follow up allowing a precise and on time reporting
Sectors of activity: inclusive education health (physical rehabilitation and P&O) MHPSS risk education emergency preparedness ATLAS logistic /inclusion in humanitarian action
Main challenges: total lack of security and humanitarian access in Gaza; security risks access constraints and the upcoming escalation in West Bank and East Jerusalem.
DETAILS ON THE CONTEXT
The position is based in Amman. Depending on the context and the access travels in the Jerusalem West Bank and Gaza might occur.
- Jerusalem: In normal times the security is relatively stable most of the year with some days of mass demonstrations and isolated acts of violence in particular during key religious holidays and anniversaries of important historical events. There are several opportunities for social and cultural life. In the current crisis there is a heightened risk of violence and an increasing number of Israeli checkpoints. Movements are partially restricted with some opportunities for social life and physical exercise.
- West Bank: the security is relatively stable in Ramallah and Bethlehem but overall unstable in Hebron and the Northern West Bank with regular episodes of Israeli armed incursions settler violence and Palestinian attacks. In the current crisis the number of incursions and violent incidents has increased considerably and most towns and villages are isolated from each other due to the closure of all Israeli checkpoints for Palestinians.
- Gaza Strip: The entire Gaza Strip is exposed to numerous security risks. The population is constantly on the move in response to evacuation orders. The presence of expatriates is managed through a rotation system and criteria that are revised according to the evolving context.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field; Masters degree preferred.
- Experience in grant management and proposal writing in the humanitarian sector.
- Strong understanding of donor regulations and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent writing and communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience working in diverse cultural environments and engaging with various stakeholders.
- Fluency in English;
- Proficiency in Arabic is a significant advantage.
Benefits
At HI the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission.
- 6 months International contract starting from end of August 2025 ;
- Based in Amman JORDAN with visits to West Bank Jerusalem and Gaza
- The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
- Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals;
- Pension scheme;
- Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution;
- Repatriation insurance paid by HI;
- Salary from 2100 gross/month upon experience;
- Perdiem:
- 713 net / month- Jordan Rate
- 848 net / month- Palestine Rate
- Harship
- 500 net / month while in Gaza or West Bank
- 250 net / month while in Jerusalem
- Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
- R&R: 1 day per month
- Unaccompanied position
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Grant
