UKRAINE - GRANTS MANAGER (M/F) - KYIV

## About us

**Desired start date: 01.08.2026**
**Duration of the mission: 6 months (with possible prolongation)**
**Location: Kyiv**

**SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI)** is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in 26 countries, the SI teams – 3200 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers - intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.

## About the mission

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces, SI has been responding to the needs of the population living in areas under Government control.

SI’s main strategic objective for 2026 was to strengthen and clearly position its comparative advantage in Ukraine. The ambition is for SI to build a recognized and demonstrable expertise in WASH and Shelter. The program strategy for 2026 therefore focuses on two core sectors—WASH and Shelter—and is structured around two strategic axes:

1\. Respond to both acute and chronic emergencies

2\. Contribute to creating the conditions for dignified return or sustainable stay in stable areas through a recovery-oriented approach

To maximize the impact of its interventions, SI aims to further enhance sectoral integration and promote localized approaches.

In 2026, SI’s country program in Ukraine is expected to operate with a budget of approximately 10 million euros, with three field bases (Mykolaiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv), one coordination office in Kyiv, and a total of 110 staff, including around 20 expatriates.

The main donors in 2026 will be, in order of funding volume: CDC, AFD, and ECHO. Additional donors have been approached to expand and diversify the portfolio further, in line with SI’s programmatic priorities.

## About the job

**General objective:**

As part of the coordination team and reporting to the Grants and Partnerships Coordinator, the Grants Manager ensures accountability to donors and effective grants management across the project cycle. He/she works closely with program and support teams at both coordination and bases levels.
The role encompasses strategic contributions to the mission’s development, proactive identification of funding opportunities, and oversight of high-quality proposal and report submissions. The Grants Manager ensures compliance with donor procedures, builds staff capacity on donor compliance and accountability, and maintains rigorous follow-up on contractual obligations, from contracting to closure.

**The main challenges:**

The role demands meticulous attention to detail and adherence to various donor guidelines and deadlines.
Other challenge lies in aligning various teams and stakeholders, ensuring consistency in proposal development, and managing diverse inputs to create cohesive and accurate project documents.

**Priorities for the first month:**

The priorities during the first months will be to support the Grants and Partnerships Coordinator in the development of the various proposals and answers to donors' feedback, liaising with the coordination and field teams. He/she will also need to train and supervise the Reporting and Communication Officer in his/her day-to-day tasks and various reporting deadlines.

**Security constraints:**

Kyiv is in a security level 2 out of 5 according to SI grading, with fairly flexible security rules given the overall security context of Ukraine and the rules applicable at base level. Regular air alerts and attacks from Russian Forces pose security threats and can affect sleep and morale.
There is an official nationwide curfew from midnight to 5 am, enforced by the government, that is to be strictly adhered to.

## Your profile

**DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE:**

- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Experience in the humanitarian sector : 3+ years
- Experience in a similar position : 1+ years

**SKILLS:**

TECHNICAL SKILLS

1\. Excellent writing and oral skills;

2\. Strong understanding and knowledge of EU/ECHO, AFD, GFFO, SDC, UHF/UN and other donor rules and regulations; effectively coordinate proposals development

3\. Good knowledge and practice of the project cycle management

TRANSVERSAL SKILLS

1\. Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively represent SI at forums and with donors

2\. Leadership and sense of coordination

3\. Innovative, structured, and solutions-oriented

LANGUAGES

1\. Proficiency in English

2\. French - an asset

3\. Ukrainian or russian - an asset

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