Job Detail

WSTA is currently implementing 4 projects under 1st SA 2022 and also having 3 projects under 3rd RA 2022 therefore, the need for a partnership manager was crucial. We are adding this dedicated position to ensure we can address all the partnership requirements, and also work with other humanitarian and development actors to create a linkage between our programming for the broader impact and sustainability. He/She will be based in our Kabul main office, and will have frequent travel to our regional and field offices. Only salary is considered with no other allowances.

WSTA is looking for a Grants & Partnerships Manager to join the Afghanistan mission. The role holder will lead the facilitation of effective grants management across the country operations. He/she will ensure compliance for the grant portfolio, supervise agreements with local partners, oversee capacity development initiatives, supporting activities under the project cycle management framework.

If you are an influential, interpersonal, and strategic leader, with an action-oriented, execution-driven approach, has a track record in building constructive relationships with external parties, then this is the role for you.

What You Will Do

• Context-specific fundraising strategy development.
• Partnership approach oversight.
• Partner identification, assessment, and capacity development.
• Grant and donor requirements, rules, regulations, and deadlines overview.
• Concept notes, proposals, and reports timely and quality development.
• Financial and grant documentation accurate and timely delivery.
• Grant-related communication.

What You Will Bring

• English fluency, both written and verbal.

• Donor relations and grants management experience.
• Donor rules and regulations understanding and expertise.
• Multiple donor exposure.
• Report and proposal development of high-quality track record.
• High risk, insecure, opaque, complex, and volatile context exposure, and experience with displaced people.

Interested Candidates are requested to submit their applications (CV and Cover letter) by email to Jobs@wsta.ngo by mentioning the job title and vacancy number in the subject line of your emails otherwise your applications will not be accepted.

WSTA has zero tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse therefore, all project staff will be subjected to background and security checks. We are also against all forms of gender based violence, exploitation and abuse of children in the context of our operation in the country. We are committed to “Do No Harm” principle in our workplace and throughout our operation in the country therefore, our staff must also respect the organizational code of conduct and safety policy. WSTA provides an equal employment opportunity and does not ask for money or gifts at any stage of the recruitment process.