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Proposal, Grant and Communication Coordinator

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Goma, North-Kivu, Congo - Kinshasa
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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.

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