Closing
date: 20 Aug 2017
date: 20 Aug 2017
The
Organisation:
Organisation:
Plan
International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that
advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that
advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We
believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed
by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s gir
believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed
by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s gir
Working
together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive
for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and
all vulnerable children.
together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive
for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and
all vulnerable children.
We
support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable
children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive
changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our
reach, experience and knowledge.
support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable
children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive
changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our
reach, experience and knowledge.
We
have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and
are now active in more than 70 countries.
have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and
are now active in more than 70 countries.
The
Opportunity:
Opportunity:
Plan
has been working in Rwanda since 2007, using Plan’s Child Centered Community
Development Approach with a focus on rights-based work. Plan International
Rwanda’s activities are centered on a five-year Country Strategic Plan (CSP
2013-2018) with four country programs:
has been working in Rwanda since 2007, using Plan’s Child Centered Community
Development Approach with a focus on rights-based work. Plan International
Rwanda’s activities are centered on a five-year Country Strategic Plan (CSP
2013-2018) with four country programs:
1)
Access quality and inclusive education
Access quality and inclusive education
2)
Early childhood care and development
Early childhood care and development
3)
Youth economic security through active citizenship
Youth economic security through active citizenship
4)
Protection
Protection
The
purpose of this job is to provide leadership, technical support and overall
management of the business development function of Plan International Rwanda.
purpose of this job is to provide leadership, technical support and overall
management of the business development function of Plan International Rwanda.
As
Business Development Manager you will support the achievement of country
fundraising targets and expanding the funding portfolio, while assisting the
senior management at the Country Office in Rwanda to develop a strong
professional image among Plan donors so that additional grant funding is
acquired to grow and support Plan’s program in Rwanda. This will be achieved
through actively seeking and maximizing opportunities for additional funding
from a variety of sources.
Business Development Manager you will support the achievement of country
fundraising targets and expanding the funding portfolio, while assisting the
senior management at the Country Office in Rwanda to develop a strong
professional image among Plan donors so that additional grant funding is
acquired to grow and support Plan’s program in Rwanda. This will be achieved
through actively seeking and maximizing opportunities for additional funding
from a variety of sources.
The
incumbent will be based in Plan International Rwanda’s Country Office (Kigali)
with field travels whenever necessary, extensive visit to donor representatives
in the country and limited international travel to meet with donors/Plan
National Offices.
incumbent will be based in Plan International Rwanda’s Country Office (Kigali)
with field travels whenever necessary, extensive visit to donor representatives
in the country and limited international travel to meet with donors/Plan
National Offices.
Do
you have what it takes?
you have what it takes?
In
order to succeed in this challenging and varied role, you will have significant
knowledge of resource mobilization in the development and humanitarian sector.
order to succeed in this challenging and varied role, you will have significant
knowledge of resource mobilization in the development and humanitarian sector.
Demonstrable
knowledge as a result of study, training or practical experience on grants
acquisition.
knowledge as a result of study, training or practical experience on grants
acquisition.
Knowledge
of the various donor interests, priorities and requirements.
of the various donor interests, priorities and requirements.
Proven
experience spent in a resource mobilization in the development and humanitarian
sector.
experience spent in a resource mobilization in the development and humanitarian
sector.
Demonstrated
track record of writing project proposals and obtaining grant funding for
development projects from institutional donors.
track record of writing project proposals and obtaining grant funding for
development projects from institutional donors.
Behaviours
(Plan International’s Values in Practice)
(Plan International’s Values in Practice)
We
are open and accountable
are open and accountable
Promotes
a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds
self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent
and fair in the treatment of people.
and fair in the treatment of people.
Open
about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable
for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young
people.
for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young
people.
We
strive for lasting impact
strive for lasting impact
Articulates
a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates
a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses
resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed
priorities or crises.
resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed
priorities or crises.
Evidence-based
and evaluates effectiveness.
and evaluates effectiveness.
We
work well together
work well together
Seeks
constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when
appropriate.
constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when
appropriate.
Builds
constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared
goals.
constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared
goals.
Develops
trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages
and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for
girls and all children.
and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for
girls and all children.
We
are inclusive and empowering
are inclusive and empowering
Seeks
constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when
appropriate.
constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when
appropriate.
Builds
constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared
goals.
constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared
goals.
Develops
trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages
and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for
girls and all children.
and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for
girls and all children.
Type
of Role:
Three year Fixed Term Contract
of Role:
Three year Fixed Term Contract
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Salary: Circa $50,000 USD
per annum plus benefits
per annum plus benefits
Reports
to:
Country Director
to:
Country Director
Closing
Date:
Sunday 20th August 2017
Date:
Sunday 20th August 2017
Early
application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the
advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the
advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Please
note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
A
range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan
International’s Child Protection Policy.
range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan
International’s Child Protection Policy.
As
an international child centred community development organisation, Plan
International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children’s
rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means
we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.
an international child centred community development organisation, Plan
International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children’s
rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means
we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.
Plan
International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of
harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we
can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or
placing children at risk.
International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of
harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we
can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or
placing children at risk.
Plan
International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages
diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international
community.
International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages
diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international
community.
