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Location: Kabul, Afghanistan Salary: £36,987 - £43,050 Hours: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Reports To: Country Director Direct Reports: Programme Officers Key Internal Contacts/Relationships:   Country Director, Programme Officers, International Finance Manager, Operations Manager, MEAL officer Key External Contacts/Relationships: Local partner organisations, national authorities, embassy representatives, donors Job Purpose: The Head of Partnerships and Donor Management will oversee and manage the Partnership and Donor Management team’s work in Afghanistan. The team seeks to maintain existing sources of funding as well as search for new funding opportunities. This role focuses on identifying funding opportunities, maintaining strategic partnerships, supporting proposal development, and coordinating the programme donor engagement strategy to ensure long-term sustainability and impact About HALO: HALO is the leading global NGO addressing the impact and drivers of conflict in 30 countries and territories, with over 8,000 staff. Most of our staff are local employees and include a growing number of women. Our primary duty is to serve people affected by conflict, clearing landmines and the explosive remnants of war that threaten lives and livelihoods long after fighting has finished. We make land safe where war has ended, while also assisting those affected by active conflict and endemic violence. HALO addresses human suffering caused by armed violence in some of the world’s most fragile places, securing weapons and ammunition and working with both state and community actors to reduce the prevalence of armed violence. About the role: The Head of Partnerships and Donor Management will lead the Partnerships and Donor Management Team in Afghanistan maintaining existing funding and securing new business and funding opportunities. They will ensure that staff on the Partnerships and Donor Management Team understand and are able to perform their roles and responsibilities, including the production of timely, accurate and analytical reports and proposals for donors. The Head of Partnerships and Donor Management will oversee contract monitoring for ongoing projects based on project proposals, implementation plans, and donor reporting requirements. They will lead new business development and the donor engagement plan. The role will be based in Kabul but they may be required to travel to other regions. They will report to the Country Director. They will be one of a very small number of expatriates working in direct support of a large and highly proficient national staff team. PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN AFGHANISTAN AND CANNOT BE CONDUCTED REMOTELY. Responsibilities: Donor Management Maintain a donor relations strategy and engagement plan, which documents values, negotiations and proposal possibilities with key (potential) donors. Act as primary point of contact for donor communication, particularly with in-country embassies. Maintain existing relationships and develop new ones. Write proposals and tenders to donors to attract additional funding and renew current funding and contracts.  Build and maintain strong relationships with key donors, including institutional donors such as FCDO, Norway, and the EU. Work closely with the International Finance Manager and Operations Manager to design project proposals meeting the programme’s needs. Track and analyse donor trends, ensuring timely and strategic engagement with new funding opportunities. Assist in the negotiation of contracts and funding agreements with donors. Partnerships Oversee the identification and cultivation of partnerships with international and local stakeholders, including government agencies, INGOs, and private sector partners. Act as primary contact for existing partners and support the programme to maintain and monitor current partner projects.    Represent the organizatio