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About GRP Global Relief Plan

Global Relief Plan (GRP) is an independent humanitarian and developmeGRPnt organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable and underserved communities. The organization works closely with local partners, civil society actors, and international donors to design and implement programs that support humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and community resilience.

Through strategic partnerships and responsible program management, GRP aims to address social and economic challenges while empowering communities to achieve long-term stability and development. The organization prioritizes transparency, accountability, and collaboration in all its initiatives.

Vacancy Announcement

Position Title: Grants and Partnerships Specialist (Donor Relations)
Organization: GRP Global Relief Plan
Job Location: Kabul, Afghanistan
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Program / Partnerships / Grants Management
Employment Type: Full-Time
Contract Duration: Fixed Term
Gender: Female Only
Vacancy Number: GRP-2026-001
Salary: As per GRP salary scale
Years of Experience: Minimum 7 Years
Education: Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Communications, or related field (Master’s degree is an asset)
Close Date: 20 December 2026

About GRP Global Relief Plan

Global Relief Plan (GRP) is an independent humanitarian and developmeGRPnt organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable and underserved communities. The organization works closely with local partners, civil society actors, and international donors to design and implement programs that support humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and community resilience.

Through strategic partnerships and responsible program management, GRP aims to address social and economic challenges while empowering communities to achieve long-term stability and development. The organization prioritizes transparency, accountability, and collaboration in all its initiatives.

Job Summary

The Grants and Partnerships Specialist (Donor Relations) will support GRP Global Relief Plan in strengthening relationships with institutional donors and expanding strategic partnerships. The position is responsible for identifying funding opportunities, coordinating grant proposal development, and supporting donor communication throughout the grant lifecycle.

The role requires strong coordination with internal departments to ensure proposals, reports, and communications meet donor requirements and organizational standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

Donor Engagement and Partnership Development

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with institutional donors and strategic partners.

• Represent GRP in donor meetings, coordination platforms, and partnership events.

• Maintain records of donor engagement activities including meetings, follow-ups, and partnership development plans.

• Promote GRP programs and organizational capacity to potential donors and partners.

Funding Opportunity Monitoring

• Identify and monitor funding opportunities from international organizations, UN agencies, foundations, and bilateral donors.

• Maintain a database of funding opportunities, deadlines, and donor priorities.

• Share relevant funding opportunities with program teams and management.

Proposal Development and Coordination

• Coordinate the preparation of expressions of interest, concept notes, and full grant proposals.

• Work closely with program, finance, and monitoring teams to gather necessary information for proposal development.

• Ensure all proposals comply with donor guidelines, templates, and eligibility requirements.

• Assist in preparing partnership agreements such as MoUs and collaboration documents.

Grants Management and Compliance

• Track donor reporting deadlines and ensure timely submission of required reports.

• Maintain organized records of grant agreements, proposals, and donor correspondence.

• Support communication between program teams and donors regarding project updates or adjustments.

Knowledge Management

• Prepare and update donor communication materials including organizational profiles, capability statements, and presentations.

• Document lessons learned from proposal processes and donor engagement activities.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform additional tasks assigned by management related to grants, partnerships, and donor relations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.

• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in donor relations, grants management, proposal development, partnerships, or fundraising within NGOs, INGOs, or development programs.

• Proven experience coordinating donor proposals and managing grant documentation.

• Good knowledge of the humanitarian and development funding environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent proposal writing and editing skills.

• Strong interpersonal and networking skills for engaging with partners and donors.

• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.

• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and manage deadlines effectively.

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Dari and/or Pashto is highly preferred.

Safeguarding and Ethics

GRP Global Relief Plan maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, discrimination, and abuse of authority. The organization is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable individuals.

All applicants will undergo reference checks and background verification, including confirmation of academic qualifications and professional experience.

Submission Guideline

Interested female candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to submit their CV and cover letter to:

Email:   khpalwak@grp.org.uk        hr@grp.org.uk
Subject Line: Application – Grants and Partnerships Specialist

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.

NB: Please disregard the closing date. We encourage interested and highly qualified candidates to continue submitting their CVs, as we are actively seeking suitable applicants and reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.

khpalwak@grp.org.uk hr@grp.org.uk