To provide expertise and leadership in acquiring grant and private non-sponsorship funding, build partnerships with diverse donors and key stakeholders, and strengthen the capacity of sector/project staff in the areas of acquisition, proposal writing/design, and project start-up.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Participating in the development of WVI-C’s Resource Acquisition Strategy, Business Planning, and GAM (Grants Acquisition Management) metrics reporting.
- Ensuring adequate support for resource acquisition efforts and lead proposal development process that contribute to successful funded proposals
- Leadership and accountability on proposal development for opportunities under $500K.
- Coordinate and lead (in some cases) development of donor relationships including internal and external donors
- Co-lead the AP (Area Programme/Field Office) Needs Assessment process to develop integrated funding plans to advocate to World Vision support offices and potential donors
- Ensure quality handover of winning proposals to operations for project start-up and implementation
Educational Background:
Master’s degree in relevant discipline such as development studies, education, health, management, agriculture
Skills/Experience:
- Demonstrated knowledge of grant programming, funding, financial management standards
- Demonstrated knowledge of some sectoral programs, development approaches and issues
- Strong analytical skill and problem solving abilities
- Excellent interpersonal communication skill and an ability to work closely and supportively within team
- Strong spoken and written English ability
- Computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel
- At least 5 years’ experience in developing and writing program/project proposals
- At least 3 years working in a donor relations position, including understanding donor’s priorities, requirements and standards, and presenting the organization to donors in a professional manner in person and in writing)
- At least 5 years’ experience working in a multinational working environment and 2 years in management
- Able to handle multiple priorities and tasks, while valuing quality and timeliness of work
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Apr 4 2018
Active Until:
May 4 2018
Hiring Organization:
World Vision
industry:
Nonprofit