Proposal, Grant and Communication Coordinator

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.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a compelling cover letter (as a single combined document, maximum 3 pages) via the application link provided.