JOB
OPPORTUNITY
OPPORTUNITY
GRANT
ACQUISITION & MANAGEMENT (GAM) PROGRAM OFFICER
ACQUISITION & MANAGEMENT (GAM) PROGRAM OFFICER
World
Vision International (Rwanda) is a child focused Christian humanitarian
organization implementing development programs in 15 Districts of Rwanda.
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 th
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 th
e Program
Development Manager.
Purpose
of the position:
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.
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:
major responsibilities include:
Proposal
Development:
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.
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.
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:
Acquisition:
- Support
in training technical teams on proposal development processes.
Building
Partnerships:
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.
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
any other assignment given by line management or senior leadership
Qualifications:
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
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:
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: - At
least 5 years’ experience in proposal design and development
required. Experience managing USAID-funded project preferred. - Strong
understanding of USAID and UN rules and regulations required. - Level
5 (Fluency) in written and spoken English required. - Excellent
communication and networking skills within Rwanda which inspire
confidence with donors and partners required. - Excellent
computer skills - Cross-cultural
sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of
people from different backgrounds. - Ability
to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural
context.
Salary:
- The
salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience:
How
to apply:
to apply:
Should
you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda
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
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 or standard post will NOT be considered.
applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via
email or standard post 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)
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.
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.
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.
