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Overall purpose of the role: 
The Technical Advisor will lead on the technical approach of a new multi-donor localization facility for Sudan and lead the development and delivery of an accompanying Technical Assistance Facility (TAF). Working closely with all Fund stakeholders, the Technical Advisor will ensure that the core technical approaches of the fund, such as conflict-sensitivity, systems-oriented thinking and locally led principles, are hardwired into the way of thinking and working of the fund. This will include overseeing the design, implementation, and management of the TAF that is responsible for delivering high-quality technical support to partners, facilitating capacity building, and driving innovation to strengthen the impact and sustainability of funded interventions. The Technical Advisor will also oversee the Fund’s MEAL approach, with particular focus on the evaluative and learning components. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Approach & Fund Strategy

• Lead the overall technical approach of the Fund, advising on how it can best support, complement and reinforce local systems grounded in evidence and conflict-sensitivity
• Work closely with Axes Advisors and other FMU colleagues to ensure the Fund’s Axes strategies are grounded in evidence, constant learning and attuned to the contextual dynamics
• Build a network of technical collaborators and sounding boards for the fund

Technical Assistance Facility (TAF) Management

• Lead the establishment the Technical Assistance Facility, development of TAF strategy and monitoring the effectiveness of the facility, recommending adjustments to improve delivery and impact
• Manage the allocation of resources within the TAF, ensuring efficient and effective use of funds and personnel, and collaborating with Fund Management Unit (FMU) leadership to mobilize additional resources for the facility as needed
• Develop and maintain operational guidelines and frameworks for the TAF, ensuring adherence to Fund policies and maintaining comprehensive documentation of TAF activities, including plans, reports, and lessons learned 
• Ensure on-demand technical assistance is matched to partners needs and delivered through appropriate modalities in timely manner

Coordination & External Engagement

• Coordinate with other FMU functions, particularly Partnership and Grants Manager, to ensure cohesive and integrated support to local partners across the grant cycle
• Support the Fund’s external engagement strategy including with donors, partners and various coordination platforms
• Represent the TAF in external forums, advocating for Fund’s approach and sharing lessons learned

MEAL

• Work closely with Global MEAL team on the Fund’s developmental evaluation 
• Ensure the evaluative and learning pieces feed back into overall Fund design to ensure adaptive programming 
• Guarantee that Fund Level Theory of Change and MEAL approach remains fit for purpose, and lead process of adaptation as necessary
• Coordinate with Partnerships & Grants team on project level monitoring 

Experience and Technical Competence 

Mandatory:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical support, capacity building, or programme management within the humanitarian or development sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and managing technical assistance programmes or facilities.
• Proven track record of working with multi-donor funds and large institutional donors (e.g., FCDO, EU, ECHO, USAID, NORAD).
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and coordination, particularly with local and international partners.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience working in or on Sudan crisis, with strong understanding of the Sudan humanitarian context and cross-border impacts

Desirable:

• Experience working in displacement or conflict-affected contexts.
• Previous experience with pooled fund mechanisms or multi-partner initiatives.
• Familiarity with the Fund’s operational geographies and thematic priorities

Education
A higher education degree in a relevant field

Language:

• English: fluent spoken and written necessary

Key stakeholders: 

• Fund Director
• Partnerships and Grants 
• Axis Coordinator 
• Operations Manager 
• Local partner organisations
• Other INGOs

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Overall purpose of the role: 
The Grants and Partnerships Specialist plays a key role in ensuring effective and efficient grants management, compliance, and partnership coordination for the a multi-donor facility working on localisation in Sudan and the region. This position oversees the grants lifecycle, provides guidance to partners/local actors, and ensures compliance with donor regulations and Fund standards

Duties and Responsibilities:

Grants and Partnership:

• Support the development and execution of application processes, including guidelines, templates, and evaluation criteria.
• Support partners on proposal development, conduct due diligence and vetting processes for partner organisations, ensuring compliance with donor and Fund standards.
• Prepare and administer grant agreements and amendments in coordination with the Partnerships and Grants Manager and partner onboarding.
• Provide Technical Assistance Facility linkages, especially on partner monitoring and provide capacity building support to partners on grants management, compliance, and reporting.

Grants Management and Compliance:

• Oversee the development and roll-out of the Fund Grant Management System (GMS).
• Ensure partners comply with grant conditions, Fund Operations Manual, and donor requirements.
• Update and maintain the Fund risk register and dashboard, addressing high-risk areas.
• Monitor grant implementation, ensuring timely and quality submission of financial and narrative reports.
• Follow up in regular meetings with the partners and ensure timely escalation of risks and challenges.
• Liaise closely with the Operations Manager to ensure that grants are processed in a timely manner.
• Track partner spending against budgets and flag variances.

Technical Support and Capacity Building:

• Support partners in developing procurement plans, risk registers, capacity-building strategies, and staffing plans.
• Provide partner training on grant report writing, donor compliance, and operational procedures.

Administrative Support and Reporting:

• Ensure all grant-related documents are appropriately uploaded and backed up in the GMS or other systems.
• Maintain detailed records of grants, including applications, reports, and feedback letters.
• Coordinate review meetings with partners and follow up on action points.
• Review partner reports on a rolling basis as per submissions and provide qualitative feedback.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning), TAF, support teams, to ensure robust oversight of projects.
• Provide an effective interface with prospective and current fund partners. 

Experience and Technical Competence 

• Minimum 3 years of experience in grants management within the NGO/INGO or donor sectors.
• Proven expertise working with institutional donors (e.g., FCDO, EU, ECHO, SIDA, NORAD).
• Strong understanding of donor regulations and compliance.
• Experience working in Sudan and strong understanding of the Sudan context.
• Ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, and adapt to complex environments.
• Previous experience in partnership management and capacity building.
• Fluent written and spoken Arabic language.

Desirable:

• Experience working with Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems.
• Familiarity with Power Apps or internal grants systems development.
• Experience working with Group Cash Transfer mechanism.

Education

• University degree in international development, business administration, political science, or a related field.
• Certifications in grants or partnership management are an advantage.

Language:

• English: fluent spoken and written necessary
• Arabic: fluent spoken and written necessary
• French: preferred

Key stakeholders: 

• Fund Director
• Axis Staff
• Technical Assistance and MEAL coordinator
• Finance Coordinator
• Supply Chain & HR Officer