Senior Grants Advisor – Civil Society & Peacebuilding

About the role

The German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has tasked GIZ Kenya with implementing the “Strengthening Good Governance in Sudan” programme. We are looking for a Senior Grants Advisor to lead the peace‑building and social‑cohesion component, supporting Sudanese civil‑society organisations (CSOs) both inside and outside Sudan.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic partnerships to enhance coordination and synergies.
• Liaise with Sudanese CSOs and relevant stakeholders 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 CSOs on project design and implementation within the Qudra Fund and other funding streams.
• Offer regular technical back‑stopping and support to partners financed through the Qudra Fund.
• Support the preparation and launch of additional Calls for Proposals for Sudanese CSOs.
• Document programme and partner implementation to contribute to internal and external learning.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in a relevant field.
• Business‑fluent English and Arabic (minimum CEFR C1).
• At least 8 years of professional experience in grant management, civil‑society engagement or related fields.
• Proven experience with project‑management tools and software.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• High professionalism, discretion and understanding of data‑protection principles, especially in fragile contexts.

Required skills

• Microsoft 365 applications (real‑time collaboration and messaging).
• Project management tools and software.
• Digital grant‑management platforms (experience with Calls for Proposals is an asset).