Job Title: Grants Officer (Consultant)
Job location: Sudan - Northern State
Reports to: Country Director (with functional reporting to the Grants Manager at HQ)
JOB SUMMARY
The Grants Officer will play a critical role in ensuring the successful implementation of MedGlobal's programs in Sudan by managing the grants life-cycle, maintaining donor relationships, and expanding MedGlobal’s funding base in Sudan through proactive business development and donor engagement. This position will collaborate with field teams, technical leads, and HQ staff to develop high-quality proposals, ensure compliance with donor regulations, and report on program outcomes.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Grant Management
• Oversee the lifecycle of grants, from award to close-out, ensuring compliance with donor guidelines and MedGlobal policies.
• Maintain a comprehensive grants tracker to monitor key deadlines, deliverable, and reporting requirements.
Coordinate with program teams to ensure proper implementation and documentation of grant activities. Proposal Development
• Lead the preparation of grant proposals, concept notes, and budgets in collaboration with technical leads and HQ staff.
• Conduct needs assessments and research to inform proposal development.
• Align proposals with MedGlobal’s mission, donor priorities, and program goals.
Donor Relations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for donors, maintaining strong relationships and open communication.
• Provide regular updates to donors on project progress and respond promptly to their inquiries or requests.
• Identify and track new funding opportunities from institutional donors, UN agencies, and foundations relevant to MedGlobal’s Sudan strategy.
• Lead the development of strategic donor engagement plans in collaboration with HQ.
• Support the Country Director in positioning MedGlobal for new funding opportunities by preparing briefs, concept notes, and strategic presentations
Reporting and Compliance
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate donor reports, including financial and narrative components.
• Work with the finance and program teams to ensure expenditures align with approved budgets.
• Monitor grant compliance and provide guidance to field teams to mitigate risks.
Capacity Building
• Train and support field teams on donor compliance, reporting requirements, and proposal development.
• Foster a culture of learning and knowledge-sharing across teams to improve grant management processes.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree in international development, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in grant management, proposal development, or a related role within the humanitarian or development sector.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and securing new funding opportunities in complex humanitarian contexts.
• Strong networking skills and experience engaging directly with donor representatives and clusters.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to translate field needs into compelling proposals.
• Proven track record of securing funding from institutional donors (e.g., USAID, EU, UN agencies) and foundations.
• Strong knowledge of donor regulations and grant compliance (e.g., USAID, ECHO, UN agencies).
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality proposals and reports.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multicultural and remote team settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to MedGlobal’s mission and humanitarian principles.
ABOUT MEDGLOBAL
MedGlobal is a global humanitarian non-profit organization providing medical and health education services to people in need, including refugees and displaced persons, in disaster and underserved regions. The organization is composed of medical and public health professionals of diverse backgrounds.
CODE OF CONDUCT
MedGlobal Code of Conduct reflects the profession’s core set of beliefs and values of care, respect, trust, and integrity. These beliefs and values are fundamental to MedGlobal employees, volunteers, interns, consultants, and contractors to guide their practice and conduct. The Code is organized into categories, as follows:
• Always act with fairness, honesty, integrity, and openness; respect the opinions of others and treat all with equality and dignity without regard to gender, race, color, creed, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, disability, age, or sexual orientation.
• Provide a positive and valued experience for those receiving service within and outside MedGlobal.
CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
Child abuse in all forms is unacceptable to MedGlobal, which recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work. MedGlobal is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and is applying a zero-tolerance approach towards any kind of child abuse and exploitation.
DISCRIMINATION, ABUSE AND HARASSMENT POLICY
MedGlobal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of discrimination, abuse, harassment (sexual or otherwise), based upon race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status. MedGlobal employees and related personnel must under no circumstances take part in any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse (physical, sexual or verbal), intimidation or exploitation, or in any other way infringe the rights of others inside or outside the organization.
We encourage you to apply through this link and be part of this impactful opportunity!
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and applicants are encouraged to apply early for greater chance to be considered. The advertisement will be closed once a suitable candidate is selected.