Malteser International (MI) is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.
The Malteser International team provides technical guidance and oversees the management and administration of the partner-implemented projects in Syria. MI is responsible for the procurement of the main medical supplies, the reporting and application, as well as the quality assurance. In addition to implementing humanitarian and transitional aid projects, Malteser International´s strategic objective is to strengthen civil society structures in Syria. Malteser International focuses on Syria in the sectors of health, livelihoods, protection, and social cohesion.
For its work in Damascus, Syria, Malteser International is looking for a Grants Manager – National Position.
As the Grants Manager, you will play a pivotal role in promoting Malteser International’s humanitarian efforts in Syria by facilitating strategic resource mobilization and engaging with donors. You will collaborate closely with senior management, program teams, and HQ staff to develop high-quality projects and drive the organization's overall growth.
Your responsibilities:
- Analyze donor and government priorities and identify relevant funding opportunities at the country level
- Contribute to the design, development, and planning of new projects in line with MI’s strategy for Syria
- Lead and coordinate proposal development processes, including narrative drafting and budget design, in coordination with relevant departments and HQ
- Ensure compliance with donor requirements, organizational standards, and technical minimum standards throughout proposal development and reporting
- Oversee timely, accurate, and compliant donor reporting and support documentation for monitoring and audits
- Strengthen internal coordination and build staff capacity on grant management and donor compliance requirements
- Support external representation and engagement with donors, partners, and relevant stakeholders
Your profile:
- University degree or equivalent professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the humanitarian sector, particularly with NGOs
- Proven experience in grants management, donor compliance, and project cycle management, including reporting, budgeting, and coordination with partners
- Strong knowledge of major institutional donors’ requirements (e.g., DG ECHO, OCHA, GFFO, BMZ) and monitoring, accountability, and compliance systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with Arabic as a native language, and demonstrated ability to produce high-quality reports
- Strong leadership, coordination, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently, under pressure, and manage multiple priorities
- Advanced computer skills, particularly in Excel, and experience in remote coordination and support to field-based teams
- Commitment to humanitarian principles and alignment with Malteser International’s values, mission, and policies
What we offer:
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duty Station: Syria - Damascus - with travels to project/program locations
- Duration of contract: 4 Months with possibility of extension
- Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package
Working for Malteser International
Malteser is an equalopportunityemployer and welcomesapplicationsfrom all people, regardless ofgender, confessionororigin.
Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these document
Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please have a look here.