Description
Trócaire is one of Ireland’s top
INGO’s, having over 40 years’ of experience in international Development.
Trócaire works
through partners and is a member of worldwide networks such as
Caritas and CIDSE. This is an exciting time in the history of the organisation
as we embark on our new
strategic plan 2016-2020.
Within Central, West
& Southern Africa, Trócaire implements and manages development and
humanitarian programme
work in Rwanda, DRC & Sierra Leone, Malawi &
Zimbabwe. This role will provide support to Rwanda, DRC and Sierra Leone.
For the candidate
with the required experience
and passion for the role, Trócaire offers a competitive package
of salary and benefits.
Reporting to the Rwanda Country Director,
this is a fixed
term contract for 2
years and is based
in Kigali, Rwanda.
Safeguarding[1]** Children Policy:**
The successful
applicant will be expected to sign up to and adhere to Trócaire’s Safeguarding
Policy.
Key Duties
& Responsibilities
Country
institutional funding strategy development
· In close
coordination with Country Directors, develop and/or review/update on an annual
basis country institutional funding strategies and annual action plans.
· Maintain and
regularly update a database of all potential donors for the Central & West
Africa programmes.
· In close
coordination with Country Directors and Head of Region:
o Build new donor
contacts.
o Strengthen
relationships with current donors.
· Represent Trócaire
at meetings organised by donors to review donor strategy and present institutional
funding opportunities.
· Regularly update
regional and country management staff and Programme Officers on donor
strategies, geographical and thematic priorities, future calls and requirements
for applications.
· Acquire in depth
knowledge of both the country strategic frameworks and all programmes in
Rwanda, DRC and Sierra Leone
· Work closely with
Institutional Funding Unit and Humanitarian Unit in Head Office and the RIDO in
Southern Africa in order to coordinate contacts with / applications to help
achieve IFU deliverables and targets
Programme
planning and Institutional funding applications
· Work closely with
programme and partner staff in-country to ensure programmes are well-positioned
to secure donor funding
· Pro-actively
identify opportunities for securing institutional funding from governments,
major donors and trusts accessible to Trócaire.
· Lead in the
development of institutional funding applications (concept notes and full
proposals, narrative and financial) in close coordination with donors,
programme officers, Head Office programme teams and partners.
· Participate in
planning meetings, where appropriate, held with programme officers and partner
staff to develop concept notes and full proposals for current and future donor
calls.
· Work closely with
the Institutional Funding Unit in Ireland in the preparation of new
applications.
Staff and
Partner capacity building
· Identify direct
funding opportunities for suitable partners.
· Identify partner
capacity-building needs for directly accessing/managing donor funds.
· Provide support
and guidance to build capacities of staff and partners in managing Trócaire
donor contracts, especially in narrative and financial reporting, in close
collaboration with the country team.
· Provide support
and training to programme staff and partners in the development of
institutional funding applications and the management of grants, including
identification of direct funding opportunities for suitable partners.
Grant
management
· Provide advice and
support to programme staff and partners to meet the contractual obligations and
donor requirements of institutionally funded programmes
· Ensure high
quality institutional funding reports are submitted to donors
· Support programme
officers and partners in the timely development of proposals for modifications
to donor contracts.
· Carry out
monitoring visits to Trócaire and partner offices to supervise compliance with
donor requirements as required.
Organisational
planning and learning
· Ensure all
relevant donor related documentation is recorded on Trócaire’s management
information system (MIS).
· Input into
institutional funding planning, evaluation and learning exercises at
organisational level.
Other
· Undertake any
other duty as may be assigned by the Country Director or the Head of Region
that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility.
Person
Specification – Essential Requirements
(E)
Qualification
· Graduate level
education in development studies (E)
(E)
Experience
· Significant
experience of working in Institutional Funding (planning, proposal and report
writing, securing institutional funding through successful grant applications,
grant and contract management) (E)
· Experience of
working with donors such as European Union, Irish Aid, DFID, Big Lottery Fund,
Comic Relief, UN, OFDA (E)
· Knowledge and
experience of working on emergency response, recovery and development
programmes
· Knowledge of the
key issues and trends in the development sector
(E) Skills
· Outstanding
writing skills in English & French, including proposals and reports
· Ability to train
and build capacity of partner organisations and staff
· Fluency in English
& French
·
Good understanding and experience of project/programme management cycle, and
results based management
· Good understanding
of financial management systems and budget monitoring and reporting
· Demonstrated
capacity for analysis and writing
· Computer literate
(E)
Qualities
· Strong commitment
to principles of partnership, solidarity and social justice
· Good interpersonal
relationships and team work skills in a multi-cultural environment
· Excellent
networking skills with the ability to establish good relationships, confident
in engaging with senior people
· Culturally
sensitive and diplomatic
· Willingness to
travel occasionally and independently
· Self-motivated
with proven ability to take initiative
· Able to establish
strong working relationships with colleagues and partners
· Able to prioritise
tasks and work to deadlines
· Flexible and
adaptable
· Accuracy and
attention to detail
(E) Other
· Availability to
work outside normal hours and travel extensively within the region and outside
when necessary
Person
Specification – Desirable
(D)
Qualification
· Relevant subject
at Masters Level
(D)
Experience
· Substantive
experience in one or more of Trócaire priority sectors: livelihood security,
environmental justice, governance, human rights, disaster risk reduction,
gender, HIV
[1] All offers of
employment with Trócaire may be subject to Garda Vetting/PSNI clearance.
All new hires are required to
complete a Self-Declaration Form and sign up to our Code of Behaviour contained
in our Safeguarding Children Policy. For additional information please consult
the Human Resources Department in our Head Office.
Interested
applicants can apply via the Trócaire website –
http://www.trocaire.org/about/work-with-trocaire/jobs
Closing date for
applicants 15th April 2016
Trócaire is an equal
opportunities employer.
