Job Opportunity Grant Acquisition & Management (Gam) Program Officer World Vision International (Rwanda) ;29th June 2016

 GRANT ACQUISITION & MANAGEMENT (GAM) PROGRAM OFFICER

World Vision International (Rwanda) is a child focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 15 Districts of Rwanda.

World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced national for the position of GAM Program Officer. The position will be based in various locations at the Head Officer and reporting to the Program Development Manager.

Purpose of the position:

Support in building the funding pipeline for World Vision Rwanda, including maintenance of existing donor funding and expansion/growth of new donor funding. Under the management of the Program Development Manager, this position will coordinate the design, project planning, documentation, of resource mobilization activities within the Grant Acquisition and Management (GAM) team. The role largely leads through proposal writing, prepositioning, and grant startup activities while also supporting in reviewing and writing reports for donor-funded projects. 

The role supports the Program Development Manager with donor engagement through representation and relationship building, reporting, and achievement of an effective project management cycle. The position is also responsible for leading the partnership building with the private sector group, international public donors, and foundations as well as in-country private institutions and local funding agencies in pursuit of a diversified funding portfolio.

The major responsibilities include:

Proposal Development:

·         Develop high quality proposals prior to and after call for proposals have been issued by donor agencies and by WV SOs for PNS funding by partnering with technical teams in the development of proposal narratives, logical frameworks, budgets and budget narratives, and other required components of proposals in Level IV fluency of English.

Prepositioning:

·         Participate in technical working groups, in donor engagement meetings, and in meetings with INGO and local partners to position WVR for upcoming funding opportunities, ensuring that WVR is informed and prepared for upcoming funding opportunities before they are made public through strategic networking and engagement.

·         Strengthen WVR’s connections with local NGOs and INGOs by participating in networking and other activities within Rwanda.

·         Support the Programs Development Manager in engaging with partner SOs to position the office favorably for in-country and multi-country requests for proposals.

Resource Acquisition:

·         Support in training technical teams on proposal development processes.

Building Partnerships:

·         Pursue and develop meaningful and formal partnerships with Government, UN agencies, NGO’s, research institutes and other community stakeholders that will complement WVR’s resource mobilization goals and objectives.

·         Engage and liaise with national level actors and institutions to establish a base of local organizations to fund through public and private resources.

Reporting:

·         Support the Programs Development Manager in developing monthly GAM reports to send to the region and to share with WVR’s SLT.

·         Continually update the GAM Tracker to include new opportunities pursued by WVR and opportunities the NO is currently positioning for in Rwanda.

·         Support Integrated Program (IP) team in drafting and reviewing project reports for publically funded projects.

Other:

·         Participate in National Office events.

Plus any other assignment given by line management or senior leadership

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

·         Minimum Qualification required: Masters degree in International Development, Economics, Social Sciences, or related disciples required. Previous working experience on or with a USAID grant required. Working experience in community development.

·         Experience:5 years or more experience in proposal development and/or project management for public donors required. Experience submitting winning proposals preferred. Level 5 (fluent) spoken and written English required.

·         Technical Skills & Abilities:

o    At least 5 years’experience in proposal design and development required. Experience managing USAID-funded project preferred.

o    Strong understanding of USAID and UN rules and regulations required.

o    Level 5 (Fluency) in written and spoken English required.

o    Excellent communication and networking skills within Rwanda which inspire confidence with donors and partners required.

o    Excellent computer skills

o    Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.

o    Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context.

Salary:

·         The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience:

How to apply:

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda

If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email will NOT be considered.

In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications will be accepted through this email)

The closing date for submission of applications is 29th June 2016; no late applications will be accepted

As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks

- See more at: https://careers.wvi.org/jobs/rwanda/project-management/program-officer-gam/3626#sthash.1RFC3NUF.dpuf

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