Unlock a Rewarding Remote Career: Desk Coordinator Role with Global Impact and Travel

Organizational Context

Relief International (RI) is a global non-profit organization that partners with communities affected by conflict, climate change, and disaster to save lives, strengthen resilience, and promote long-term wellbeing.

RI operates across 14 countries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East with a team of over 4,000 staff and volunteers, delivering programs in:

• Health and Nutrition
• Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
• Education
• Livelihoods and Economic Resilience

RI works through a localized, evidence-based, and inclusive approach, ensuring interventions are conflict-sensitive, climate-smart, and designed with local partners. The organization functions as an alliance of three entities—Relief International Inc., Relief International-France, and Relief International-UK—under a unified global leadership structure.

Position Summary

The Desk Coordinator plays a central role within the Program Implementation Department and supports several countries, including Sudan, Chad, Syria, Türkiye, and Lebanon. The role focuses on program development, grants management, and proposal coordination, with particular emphasis on supporting the Sudan Country Office.

The position requires a dynamic, proactive, and autonomous professional with strong program design, writing, and grants management experience. The Desk Coordinator will collaborate closely with field teams, the global Support Team, and other departments (e.g., Resource Development, Awards Management). Occasional field travel is required for capacity-building, gap filling, monitoring, and surge response during emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accountability and Coordination

• Work with the Support Team and country programs (particularly Sudan) to ensure high-quality program development, implementation, and reporting.
• Coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders and donors to align objectives and timelines.
• Identify, flag, and address program design and implementation risks in collaboration with the Desk Manager.

2. Proposal Development

• Support and lead program design processes, including design workshops and stakeholder consultations.
• Manage the preparation and submission of funding proposals for diverse donors (e.g., USG, ECHO, AICS, UN).
• Serve as lead writer on proposals when required, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and RI internal procedures.
• Coordinate across departments to ensure proposals include realistic budgets, cost-share components, and compliance documentation.
• Track and update the proposal development pipeline, ensuring visibility of progress and alignment with RI strategy.
• Facilitate Go/No-Go decision-making processes for new opportunities.

3. Program and Grants Management Support

• Support the Desk Manager and Desk Officer in ensuring quality and timeliness of donor reports, including writing and editing contributions.
• Maintain grants and reporting trackers in coordination with the Global Awards Team.
• Lead coordination of grant modifications, ensuring input from relevant departments.
• Support ongoing grants management, compliance, and documentation tasks.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of global tools, templates, and SOPs to enhance program quality.
• Deploy to field programs as needed to provide technical assistance or surge capacity.

4. Communication and Representation

• Support the Desk Manager in maintaining donor communication and ensuring timely information flow.
• Produce and update program briefs, country profiles, and capacity statements for business development.
• Support external representation efforts by preparing accurate and up-to-date materials for donors and partners.

5. Conduct and Values

• Uphold and promote RI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policies at all times.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, inclusivity, and accountability in all interactions.
• Report any safeguarding or compliance concerns promptly through appropriate channels.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International Development, Humanitarian Studies, Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in program/proposal development and grants management.
• Proven experience working with major humanitarian and development donors (e.g., USG, ECHO, AICS, UN).
• Strong understanding of the program cycle—from design to evaluation.
• Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Competency in budget development, donor compliance, and project coordination.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform under tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to 20%) to provide field support.

Desirable Qualifications

• Fluency in Arabic and/or French.
• Prior experience in one or more of the Desk’s focus countries, particularly Sudan.

Core RI Values

All staff are expected to embody RI’s organizational values, guided by humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, independence, and a commitment to “Do No Harm.”

• Integrity: Acts ethically and transparently.
• Adaptability: Remains flexible and resilient in dynamic contexts.
• Collaboration: Promotes teamwork and partnership.
• Inclusivity: Values diversity and ensures equitable participation.
• Sustainability: Builds lasting impact through local ownership.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via the official Relief International application portal at:

Apply here

Application Deadline: 15 November 2025

Early applications are strongly encouraged, as shortlisting and interviews may begin before the closing date.