PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT AND DONOR REPORTING COORDINATOR - AFGHANISTAN

Job Description

Join CARE Afghanistan as a Proposal Development and Donor Reporting Coordinator!

Are you passionate about making a difference in humanitarian and development work? Do you have the skills to manage proposals, grants, and reporting processes? CARE Afghanistan is looking for a dedicated Proposal Development and Donor Reporting Coordinator to lead our efforts in securing funding and ensuring high-quality program management.

ROLE SUMMARY:

As the Proposal Development and Donor Reporting Coordinator, you will manage all internal and external reporting, and optimize grant and program management processes. You will coordinate proposal writing and submission, ensuring high-quality proposals align with CARE's policies, priorities, and donor requirements. Additionally, you'll monitor the donor landscape, identify funding opportunities, and strengthen internal systems for proposal development and donor reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Optimization of Grant and Program Management:

• Lead the development of improved program management processes and tools.
• Provide capacity building for program and support staff on new processes.
• Initiate and follow up on monthly and grant-cycle specific processes.
• Support Program Quality (PQ) teams in capitalizing on learning from report outcomes.
• Offer capacity building on report writing, proposal writing, and donor guidelines/regulations.

Compliance with Donor Guidelines:

• Ensure compliance with donor regulations for grants management and reporting.
• Serve as the mission focal point for donor regulations and ongoing program discussions.
• Coordinate responses to donor information requests.
• Develop compliance fact-sheets and provide staff training on donor compliance guidelines.

Internal and External Reporting:

• Develop and update tools for tracking and planning reporting processes.
• Support program teams in compiling, editing, or completing reports.
• Streamline internal reporting processes with PQ teams.

Coordination of Program Development:

• Lead the proposal development process from conceptualization to submission, including design, writing, budget development, and cost-effectiveness.
• Build strong internal relationships across CARE Federation and with global technical teams.
• Liaise with CARE US HQ fundraising units.

What We're Looking For

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in writing, journalism, literature, International Studies, or related field.
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in writing proposals, articles, reports for NGOs, donors, or research companies, and developing budgets. Minimum of 5 years of field experience in humanitarian/relief and emergency response programming, development, and rehabilitation.
• Skills: Strong written English skills, ability to meet timelines in high-stress situations, and extensive experience in proposal development and program design.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with key development and humanitarian aid donors (ECHO, GAC, FCDO, USAID), and key program areas (nutrition, health, mental health-care practices, gender-protection, WASH, food security and livelihoods, DRR).
• Additional Qualifications: Good knowledge in gender analysis, conflict sensitivity, and partnership management. Experience in Afghanistan or similar humanitarian relief contexts is an added advantage.
• Attributes: Strong attention to detail, ability to build coherence between project documents, and willingness to travel within Afghanistan, including remote and low-resource environments.

Be part of a team that drives change and improves lives in Afghanistan!