The German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has commissioned the Gesellschaft fϋr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) with implementing the “Strengthening Good Governance in Sudan” Programme. This intervention aims to strengthen Sudanese civil society actors in their efforts to contribute to peaceful and inclusive development in Sudan.

The programme comprises four areas of intervention, namely:

1) strengthening the capacities of Sudanese civil society actors to continue their work outside and inside of Sudan,

2) supporting civil society actors to implement peace and social cohesion measures

3) to connect Sudanese civil society and to elevate their voices in shaping peaceful development as well as

4) to support adaptive and context-sensitive implementation.

GIZ Kenya is recruiting a Senior Grants Advisor to successfully realise the implementation of the programme, with a focus on intervention area 2.

A. Key Responsibilities

The Senior Grants Advisor will be responsible for:

• Develop and manage strategic partnerships to enhance coordination and synergies
  

• Liaise with Sudanese CSO and other relevant stakeholders in Kenya and the region
  

• Provide contextual updates on relevant civic, governance and peacebuilding processes, including emerging developments that may create opportunities or risks for the programme.
  

• Identify emerging actors, ideas, and processes that may warrant further engagement or
  consideration by the programme.

• Advise Sudanese civil society organisations regarding the design and implementation of projects in the framework of the Qudra Fund and additional project funding streams
  

• Provide regular backstopping and technical support to project partners financed through the Qudra Fund and other funding streams
  

• Support the preparation and implementation of potential additional Call for Proposals for Sudanese CSOs
  

• Support the documentation of programme and partner organisation implementation, contributing to internal and external learning and peer-to-peer-exchange
  

Other Duties/Additional Tasks

• Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management.
  

A. Required qualifications, competences, and experience.

Qualifications.

• Educational Background – Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in a relevant field.
  

• Business-fluent (minimum C1 on the CEFR scale) in English and Arabic.
  

• Proven experience with project management tools and software
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, especially real-time collaboration and messaging.
  

• Experience with Call for Proposals and digital grant management platforms is an asset.
  

• Experience in working in multicultural and decentral teams.
  

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
  

• High degree of professionalism, discretion and understanding of data protection and ethical data use principles, especially in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
  

B. Professional experience.

• 8 years of professional experience in project management and grants management, and advising of civil society organisations
  

• 8 years of professional experience in donor or donor-funded development programmes
  

• 8 years of relevant work experience in Sudan. Proven knowledge of Sudan and its civil society
  

• 5 years of professional experience in GIZ programmes
  

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Proficiency in English, excellent command of Arabic
  

• Good understanding of the Sudanese context and operating environment
  

• MUST be legally eligible to work in Kenya
  

• Hold a valid work permit
  

Assignment Details

Duty Station: Nairobi

Duration: Until 30.04.2028

Vacancy Reference Number: GIZ/CO/06/08/2026

Equal Employment Opportunity

GIZ Kenya is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, colour, ancestry, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected status.

Ethics

GIZ is committed to safeguarding the safety, dignity, and well-being of staff, partners, community members, and programme participants. Sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, child abuse, and all forms of misconduct are strictly prohibited. Staff are expected to uphold high ethical standards, comply with local laws, and complete mandatory ethics training upon engagement.

Data Confidentiality

Candidate applications will be retained for six (6) months in accordance with GIZ's data protection policy and deleted thereafter.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.