Proposal, Grant and Communication Coordinator

Street Child Suisse; Goma Kargil; On-site; INR 2,405,000 - 3,165,000; Full time

Job summary

Street Child DRC is seeking a Proposal, Grant and Communication Coordinator to lead complex grant proposals, coordinate multi-stakeholder design, and ensure alignment with the organization's Theory of Change. Based in Goma with regular travel within the country, this full-time role reports to the Central Africa and Great Lakes Regional Director and supports strategic communications and reporting.

The position focuses on donor engagement, quality reporting, and maintaining Street Child’s core

Qualifications

• Must have donor engagement with major funders.
• Understanding of humanitarian localisation agenda.
• 5+ years in emergency and development contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal development with multi-stakeholder coordination.
• Manage grants and partner relationships.
• Coordinate communications and showcasing impact.
• Ensure alignment with Theory of Change.
• Support fundraising and new business development.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Local partnerships

Agile mindset

Independent working

Education

Degree level

Master's degree

Job description

Job Title: Proposal, Grant and Communication Coordinator (PGCC)

Reports to: Central Africa and Great Lakes Regional Director
Contract Type: Full-Time (37.5 hrs/week), 1-year fixed term (renewable)
Salary: £19,000 – £25,000
Location: Based in Goma, with regular travel within the country (approx. 30%)
Application Deadline: Open until filled — first selection will take place by 15 May 2025

Part 1: Role Purpose

The PGCC is a senior role within the Street Child DRC team, responsible for coordinating proposal development processes, ensuring strong award and grants management, and leading strategic communications. This highly organised role involves multi-stakeholder coordination, creative packaging of proposals for donors, and maintaining a competitive edge. It also focuses on ensuring quality reporting and alignment with Street Child’s core values and Theory of Change.

Part 2: Key Responsibilities

1. Proposal Development

• Lead and manage consortium arrangements with appropriate documentation.
• Collaborate with technical coordinators and partners to develop innovative concept notes.
• Conduct BID/No BID analysis of funding opportunities following SC protocols.
• Lead development of high-value/complex proposals, ensuring quality and competitiveness.
• Act as lead writer or penholder for DRC proposals; support regional countries as needed.
• Coordinate project design inputs across departments (technical, finance, HR, etc.).
• Ensure internal review and sign-off in line with SC protocol.
• Draft standard proposal sections (capability statements, context, experience).
• Embed Street Child’s Theory of Change and ensure inclusion of programme quality elements.
• Coordinate Value for Money calculations when required.

2. Grants Management & Co-Creation Partnerships

• Lead monthly award review meetings with local partners.
• Raise and manage grant-related risks with SMT, including NCEs, budget revisions, and donor communication.
• Support localisation efforts and capacity strengthening for local partners.
• Coordinate co-creation processes in targeted sectors and regions.

3. Strategic and Operational Communication

• Annually produce a documentary showcasing Street Child’s impact in DRC.
• Organise annual “door open” days and quarterly dining events with street-connected children and partners.
• Raise Street Child DRC’s profile on digital and internal platforms in coordination with global comms.
• Develop and implement visibility action plans based on donor requirements.
• Conduct quarterly field visits to collect communications material.
• Collaborate closely with RLPM and global communications teams on materials and strategy.
• Perform additional tasks as required by the Area Office.

Part 3: Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential:

• Educated to degree level or higher.

Desirable:

• Master’s degree in Economics, International Marketing, or equivalent experience.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential:

• Proven donor engagement with ECHO, BHA, EU, SIDA, NMFA, FCDO, USAID, UNICEF, ECW, WFP, etc.
• Humanitarian/development professional with relevant Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Understanding of the Grand Bargain, C4C, and global localisation agenda.
• Skilled in communication products and tools.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in both emergency and development contexts, ideally with experience in new business development.
• Strong experience in coordinating large-scale or strategic proposals, including multi-million-dollar budgets.
• Excellent organisational, coordination, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly communicate and negotiate across levels.
• High cultural awareness and ability to work in diverse international environments.
• Results-oriented, with the confidence to challenge established approaches.
• Flexibility to adjust working practices in emergencies, including surge deployments.
• Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken.
• Commitment to Street Child’s values and safeguarding policies.

Desirable:

• Experience in communication and innovative marketing concepts.
• Experience working with local NGOs and in humanitarian cluster systems.
• Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly the Great Lakes region.

Skills and Abilities

Essential:

• Excellent written and spoken communication in English and French.
• Strong relationship-building skills across national and international partners.
• Deep belief in local partnership and locally led development.
• Positive, agile, and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with UK and international teams.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Swahili or other relevant local languages.

Other Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to fragile and crisis-affected contexts.