Lead strategy for program development, business development and grants across Syria, Jordan and Yemen
Directly manage, mentor and develop the Reporting Officer
Harmonize program development and grants practices across the three countries
Lead pre-positioning aligned with country strategies and global outcomes
Track donor priorities, funding trends and competitive intelligence
Maintain relationships with institutional, private, foundation and emerging financing donors
Build expertise in development finance and non-traditional funding
Support the MCO Portfolio Director and Country Managers in external representation
Guide unsolicited concepts and donor engagement materials
Oversee go/no-go decisions for new funding opportunities
Lead high-quality concept notes and proposals, including multi-country and cross-functional coordination
Ensure budgets are operationally feasible, risk-informed and compliant
Lead or support proposal revisions, negotiations and program modifications
Oversee grants systems for donor and internal compliance
Ensure timely, accurate donor reporting and oversee reporting trackers
Support responses to donor information requests, audits and amendments
Oversee grant kick-off, review and close-out processes
Integrate learning, evidence and adaptive management into proposals and grants
Follow safeguarding responsibilities and encourage team reporting of concerns
Dedicate at least 5% of time to learning activities

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (required)
Master's in International Development, Humanitarian Assistance or a related field (preferred)
6 years of progressive experience in business development, grants management, proposal development and donor compliance
Leadership and people management experience, ideally in multi-country or matrixed structures
Familiarity with institutional donors (e.g. ECHO, FCDO, EU, SDC, GIZ) and private donors
Knowledge of DFIs and development finance (strong advantage)
Excellent written and verbal English communication
Proven ability to manage complex processes, meet deadlines and coordinate diverse teams
Strong knowledge of the Middle East region (preferred)

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Posted	17 Oct 2026
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Multi-Country Office (MCO) Senior Business Development and Grants Manager - MENAE Region