Awards, Partners and Grant Writing Manager
We are currently recruiting an Awards, Partners and Grant Writing Manager to join our Programs team in Palestine.
This position is open to national and international candidates. Fluency in Arabic is highly desirable.
This is a hybrid position, to be based in either Ramallah, Gaza or Amman.
The role is a 12-month fixed-term position, with possibility of extension. Contract terms, salary and benefits will be discussed at HR Interview stage.
At Relief International, we are committed to building a representative, inclusive and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from minoritized backgrounds those who bring lived experience of the contexts in which we work.
This role is classified as requiring standard pre-employment checks.
About Relief International
Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. We work in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.
RI Palestine
Relief International’s programming in Palestine follows Relief International’s global strategy with Health as a central focus with components linked to our work in Health through the sectors of WASH, Protection, Education and Livelihoods. The context in Palestine is extremely dynamic and requires focus on nexus programming that brings together both humanitarian service delivery combined with systems strengthening and longer-term programming. Growing Relief International’s portfolio in Palestine is paramount to respond to the immediate needs of vulnerable populations as well as establishing nexus programming.
The Awards, Partnership and Grants Writing Manager will play a key role, in coordination with key in-country and regional senior leadership, to ensure the successful development and implementation of Relief International strategy in country.
About the Opportunity
The Awards, Partnership and Grants Writing Manager will support program development efforts in Palestine, ensuring a proper awards management cycle. You will be responsible for identifying new funding opportunities, developing partnerships with peer organizations (INGOs/local NGOs), writing concept notes and proposals, and providing support to the Country Director in maintaining donor liaison to secure funding for new programs. Moreover, you will assist in all aspects of grant management, ensuring adherence to donor requirements and internal policies.
You will collaborate with program teams and partners, providing support on grant compliance and contributing to the successful implementation of funded projects.
Your Responsibilities
This role includes the following responsibilities.
- Program Development & Coordination: Collaborate with Country Office teams and relevant departments to ensure high-quality program design and development.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong coordination with internal teams (country, regional, global) and external stakeholders (donors, NGOs, INGOs).
- Grant & Compliance Management: Oversee programmatic and budgetary monitoring, ensure compliance with donor and RI regulations, and address evolving compliance challenges.
- Awards Management & Capacity Building: Drive key awards processes, train and mentor staff on donor compliance, partnership due diligence, and best practices.
- Funding & Proposal Development: Identify new funding opportunities, lead design workshops, develop concept notes/proposals, and manage donor engagement tools (tracker, donor map).
- Reporting & Administrative Support: Ensure timely submission of accurate donor reports, manage documentation (memos, pipeline updates), and support monthly reviews and modifications.
- Partnership Oversight: Lead partner capacity assessments, ensure adherence to RI policies, draft agreements, and serve as primary contact for partner operations and compliance.
About You
You will bring the following experience and skills.
- Master’s degree – International development or related field preferred but not required.
- Substantial progressive experience of working with an international NGO, working directly on program/proposal/business development.
- Experience with EU (EC, ECHO, etc.), US Government (BHA, BPRM, other USAid entities) and UN Agencies funding.
- Comfort with multi-tasking, and willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate high-intensity, competing deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex activities, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment and discipline.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic (Arabic highly desirable).
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
- Independent but able to work with multiple teams in a coordinated one-team approach.
- Experience in at least one of the key sectors of RI (Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education, and Economic Opportunity) is desirable but not essential
Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs, unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!
How to apply
To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page.
- You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.
- The cover letter should be one page, and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.
Closing Date: 11 December 2025.
As a humanitarian organization, Relief International is committed to the safeguarding of all those we come into contact with through our work. We are committed to the core humanitarian principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct.
Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.
