Job Title: Grants Associate
Reports to: Regional Grants and Movement Building Coordinator
Line Manager: Regional Programme Manager
Location: Remote/on-site in one of the countries where SIHA operates
Contract Type: Full-time contract
About SIHA Network:
The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) is a regional feminist organization that works to promote gender equality, social justice, and women’s human rights. Through partnerships with grassroots women’s groups, SIHA strengthens women’s agency and challenges systems of discrimination across the Horn of Africa.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity, equity, and integrity. Women, minority groups, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Summary:
SIHA is seeking a Grants Associate to support the effective and transparent management of its subgranting processes. The role involves reviewing and monitoring partner subgrants, ensuring compliance with donor and SIHA policies, and maintaining accurate subgrant data and reports. The Sub-Grant Associate will collaborate closely with country teams, finance, and MEL units to enhance the quality and impact of SIHA’s grant-making initiatives.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Ensure subgrant applications and awards comply with SIHA and donor guidelines.
- Review, track, and document subgrant applications, awards, and disbursements.
- Support country teams and grassroots partners to meet reporting and compliance requirements.
- Work with finance teams to review budgets and ensure cost-effective planning.
- Maintain and update the subgrant database, generating summaries and reports.
- Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes, sharing lessons and best practices.
- Promote transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in grant management.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Women’s Rights, Social Studies, Communication and Advocacy, Human Rights, Development Studies, Management Studies, or a related field.
- At least four (4) years of relevant experience in grants management, program administration, or information processing in an NGO or development setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and working knowledge of basic budgeting, contracting, and financial management.
- Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of Arabic, Somali, or Amharic is an added advantage.
- Experience working in the Greater Horn of Africa countries as Somalia, Somaliland, Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda, Djibouti
- Good understanding of women’s rights challenges in Africa and the Horn of Africa, with a strong commitment to feminist principles.
- Strong attention to detail, good organizational and follow-up skills.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask, work independently, and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within diverse teams and cultural contexts.
- Proven capacity to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
Key Competencies:
- Commitment to gender equality and feminist values.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and coordination abilities.
- Accountability and results-oriented mindset.
- Adaptability and teamwork.
How to apply
Send your CV and cover letter (max 3 pages) highlighting your experience and motivation to the link: https://airtable.com/appHNyMhgTH7cHVt3/shrK1WHXQQp0Y4OzS not later than November 15, 2025 11:59pm.
Important Notice
- SIHA values the privacy of all applicants. Personal data will be handled with strict confidentiality and used solely for recruitment purposes.
- Shortlisting of candidates will be done on a rolling basis with weighting done in accordance with internal screening processing
- SIHA does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.