Location: Port Sudan (with frequent field travel)Department: Grants & AwardsEmployment Type: Full-timeExperience Level: Experienced (Professional – P7) About Relief International (RI) Relief International (RI) is a global humanitarian and development organization working hand in hand with communities impacted by conflict, climate change, and disasters to save lives, strengthen resilience, and promote long-term health and well-being. With a dedicated team of more than 4,000 staff and local volunteers, RI operates across 14+ countries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, implementing programs that span Health and Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Protection, Education, and Livelihoods. RI’s approach centers on partnership — building capacity, fostering inclusion, and empowering local actors. Its programs are evidence-based, conflict-sensitive, and climate-smart, ensuring that assistance reaches those who need it most. The organization is an alliance of four entities — Relief International, Inc., Relief International-UK, and Relief International-France — operating under one shared mission and leadership structure. RI Sudan Country Program Since launching operations in North Darfur in 2006, RI Sudan has grown to manage one of the most dynamic humanitarian portfolios in the region. The organization now reaches communities across eight states — North Darfur, Gedaref, Blue Nile, Northern State, Khartoum, Al Jazira, Sennar, and Red Sea — through over 60 service locations. RI Sudan delivers integrated programming in WASH, Health, Nutrition, Protection, and Food Security & Livelihoods (FSL), working closely with five local partner organizations and multiple international donors, including ECHO, OFDA/BHA, and various UN agencies. The Role: Awards and Partnership Lead (Manager) As the Awards and Partnership Lead (Manager), you will play a central role in managing and strengthening RI Sudan’s growing portfolio. This is a strategic leadership position responsible for awards management, donor compliance, and partnership coordination — ensuring programs are delivered efficiently, transparently, and in full compliance with donor and RI standards. You will act as the main liaison between RI Sudan, donors, and partners, working closely with country leadership, technical teams, and finance departments to maintain robust grants management systems and foster a culture of accountability and excellence. Key Responsibilities 1. Awards Management Lead the full award management cycle, ensuring compliance with donor and organizational policies. Maintain accurate and up-to-date award tracking systems — deadlines, deliverables, and key milestones. Guide program teams through award amendments, extensions, and modifications. Coordinate project kick-offs, ensuring all teams understand award requirements. Oversee award closeout, ensuring documentation, compliance, and audit readiness. Support donor communications and draft reprogramming, procurement, and modification requests. 2. Donor Compliance Serve as the in-house compliance expert, advising teams on donor regulations and financial compliance. Review budgets and proposals to ensure alignment with US, European, and UN donor requirements. Support financial tracking to ensure expenditures comply with donor-approved budgets and reporting standards. 3. Partnership Management Act as the central partnership focal point, building strong and collaborative relationships with RI’s local partners. Facilitate due diligence screenings and ensure compliance with RI’s partnership manual and donor policies. Lead the drafting and review of sub-award agreements and MoUs. Conduct partner capacity assessments and provide tailored mentorship and compliance training. Ensure timely partner reporting and alignment with donor and RI requirements. 4. Capacity Building and Data Management Conduct regular training sessions for program and support staff on awards management and compliance tools. Collaborate with finance to monitor award budgets and payment schedules. Ensure proper documentation and filing systems to maintain a strong audit trail. Share updated donor guidelines and internal policies across departments. 5. Safeguarding and Compliance Uphold RI’s Safeguarding Policy, ensuring the protection and safety of all program participants. Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and zero tolerance for misconduct. Essential Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in international development, business, or related field (Master’s preferred). Minimum 5 years’ experience in grants, awards, or partnerships management within international NGOs. Proven experience with major donors such as PRM, OFDA/BHA, ECHO, UNICEF, UNOCHA, and EU. Strong understanding of USG and European donor compliance requirements. Excellent English (written and spoken); Arabic strongly preferred. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and coordination skills with a solutions-oriented mindset. Desirable Attributes Knowledge of internal controls, fraud prevention, and safeguarding best practices. Experience working in multi-cultural environments under complex humanitarian contexts. Competence in MS Office and grants management software. VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram , WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and Telegram Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the hiring organization. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.