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
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Establish and maintain professional relationships with institutional donors and strategic partners.
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Represent GRP in donor meetings, coordination platforms, and partnership events.
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Maintain records of donor engagement activities including meetings, follow-ups, and partnership development plans.
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Promote GRP programs and organizational capacity to potential donors and partners.
Funding Opportunity Monitoring
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Identify and monitor funding opportunities from international organizations, UN agencies, foundations, and bilateral donors.
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Maintain a database of funding opportunities, deadlines, and donor priorities.
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Share relevant funding opportunities with program teams and management.
Proposal Development and Coordination
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Coordinate the preparation of expressions of interest, concept notes, and full grant proposals.
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Work closely with program, finance, and monitoring teams to gather necessary information for proposal development.
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Ensure all proposals comply with donor guidelines, templates, and eligibility requirements.
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Assist in preparing partnership agreements such as MoUs and collaboration documents.
Grants Management and Compliance
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Track donor reporting deadlines and ensure timely submission of required reports.
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Maintain organized records of grant agreements, proposals, and donor correspondence.
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Support communication between program teams and donors regarding project updates or adjustments.
Knowledge Management
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Prepare and update donor communication materials including organizational profiles, capability statements, and presentations.
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Document lessons learned from proposal processes and donor engagement activities.
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