Senior Grants Advisor – Sudan Context

About the role

The German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has commissioned GIZ to implement the “Strengthening Good Governance in Sudan” programme. GIZ Kenya seeks a Senior Grants Advisor to lead the implementation of the programme’s second intervention area, focusing on peace and social cohesion measures for Sudanese civil society organisations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic partnerships to enhance coordination and synergies across stakeholders.
• Liaise with Sudanese CSOs and relevant actors in Kenya and the region.
• Provide contextual updates on civic, governance and peacebuilding processes, highlighting opportunities and risks.
• Identify emerging actors, ideas and processes for potential programme engagement.
• Advise Sudanese civil society organisations on project design and implementation within the Qudra Fund and other funding streams.
• Offer regular technical backstopping and support to partners financed through the Qudra Fund.
• Assist in preparing and launching additional Calls for Proposals for Sudanese CSOs.
• Document programme and partner implementation to contribute to internal and external learning.

Required profile

• Minimum of 7 years (84 months) of experience in grant management, civil society engagement or related development fields.
• Strong knowledge of the Sudanese context, including governance and peacebuilding dynamics.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships across multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with fluency in English.

Required skills