Experienced Grant Development Lead and Programme Manager

You will be part of a team with five other Programme Managers based in Denmark, Belgium and Tajikistan who support programming in Afghanistan, Ukraine, Syria, Tajikistan, Nigeria, Nepal, and Armenia. The team also provides thematic support on water, climate and the environment, humanitarian action, inclusion, localisation, HDP nexus, advocacy and innovation. The team reports to the International Director.

The Job

The main purpose of your role is to increase Mission East’s (MEED) grants income by leading and actively contributing to the writing process for major funding proposals. The Grant Development Lead will play a critical role in identifying opportunities and researching, developing, and writing grant proposals to institutional donors (Danish MFA, UN, EU, etc).
Additionally, you will provide HQ oversight and strategic coordination of a selected country partnerships, or contribute to the improvement of one of MEED’s thematic areas of work.

You should have

• A master level degree in International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field
• Proven experience in grant writing, ideally within the humanitarian sector, with a proven track record of securing funding
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively
• Strong research skills and the ability to analyse and synthesize information
• Experience in management of donor relations and reporting and a proven track record of successfully managing humanitarian/development programmes and teams.
• Proficiency in English & Danish (written and verbal) and excellent communication skills
• Sympathy with MEED’s organisational values

We offer:

• An open fulltime employment under MEED's Danish terms and conditions with a salary placed on the highest level of our scale
• An organisation in development where you will have room to make an impact within a great team of committed and high professional colleagues
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home certain days a month
• International travel activity depending on the selected candidate to match private life needs/commitments
• This position is based at MEED’s headquarter in Hellerup - Denmark

Application

Deadline for application: 21 April midnight (CET).

If you have any questions about the position, please, contact Peter Drummond-Smith at pds@missioneast.org

Mission East wants to promote equality and diversity, and we therefore encourage all qualified people to apply for the position - regardless of ethnic background, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or religion.

About us

Mission East is an international relief and development organisation working in crisis-affected countries in the former Soviet Union, the Middle East and Asia. We deliver emergency relief during disasters as well as long-term development assistance and are highly committed to our values. We are dedicated to empowering vulnerable individuals and marginalized communities, striving to uplift them from poverty and exclusion. Through direct engagement with those in need and collaborative efforts with local and international partners, we endeavor to enhance the effectiveness, reach, and long-term viability of our aid initiatives. Together, we are committed to creating positive change and fostering sustainable development for a brighter future.

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