GRANT ACQUISITION &
MANAGEMENT (GAM) PROGRAM OFFICER
MANAGEMENT (GAM) PROGRAM OFFICER
World Vision International
(Rwanda) is a child focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing
development programs in 15 Districts of Rwanda.
(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 Officerand reporting to the Program Development Manager.
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 Officerand reporting to the Program Development Manager.
Purpose of the position:
Support in building the
funding pipe
funding pipe
line 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:
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.
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.
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. - Support in training technical teams on proposal development
processes. - Engage and liaise with national level actors and institutions
to establish a base of local organizations to fund through public and
private resources. - 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.
Resource Acquisition:
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.
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.
Reporting:
Other:
- Participate in National Office events.
Plus any other assignment
given by line management or senior leadership
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:
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:
Should you wish to apply
for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda
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
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.
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)
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 12th February 2016; no late
applications will be accepted.
submission of applications is 12th February 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.
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.
