Proposal, Grant and Communication Coordinator

The Proposal, Grant and Communication Coordinator (PGCC) is a senior role within the Street Child DRC team, responsible for coordinating proposal development processes, ensuring strong award and grants management, and leading strategic communications.

Requirements

• Lead and manage consortium arrangements with appropriate documentation
• Collaborate with technical coordinators and partners to develop innovative concept notes
• Conduct BID/No BID analysis of funding opportunities following SC protocols
• Lead development of high-value/complex proposals, ensuring quality and competitiveness
• Act as lead writer or penholder for DRC proposals; support regional countries as needed
• Coordinate project design inputs across departments (technical, finance, HR, etc.)
• Ensure internal review and sign-off in line with SC protocol
• Draft standard proposal sections (capability statements, context, experience)
• Embed Street Child’s Theory of Change and ensure inclusion of programme quality elements
• Coordinate Value for Money calculations when required
• Lead monthly award review meetings with local partners
• Raise and manage grant-related risks with SMT, including NCEs, budget revisions, and donor communication
• Support localisation efforts and capacity strengthening for local partners
• Coordinate co-creation processes in targeted sectors and regions
• Annually produce a documentary showcasing Street Child’s impact in DRC
• Organise annual “door open” days and quarterly dining events with street-connected children and partners
• Raise Street Child DRC’s profile on digital and internal platforms in coordination with global comms
• Develop and implement visibility action plans based on donor requirements
• Conduct quarterly field visits to collect communications material
• Collaborate closely with RLPM and global communications teams on materials and strategy

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance