JOB
OPPORTUNITY
OPPORTUNITY
Resource
Development Specialist
Development Specialist
World
Vision International (Rwanda) is a child focused Christian humanitarian
organization implementing development programs in 17 Districts of Rwanda.
Vision International (Rwanda) is a child focused Christian humanitarian
organization implementing development programs in 17 Districts of Rwanda.
World
Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced
national for the position of Resource Development Specialist. The
position will be based in Kigali at the Head Office and reporting to the
Resource Development Manager
Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced
national for the position of Resource Development Specialist. The
position will be based in Kigali at the Head Office and reporting to the
Resource Development Manager
Purpose
of the position:
of the position:
To
support the Resource Development team in pre-positioning, networking, and
developing high quality proposals for grant opportunities
support the Resource Development team in pre-positioning, networking, and
developing high quality proposals for grant opportunities
Communicate
World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that
is an example to others.
World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that
is an example to others.
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.
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.
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.
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. - Provide
timely and high quality information for SO on SO funded projects,
including project updates and tracking of project outputs
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:
Education
- Master’s
degree in International Development, Economics, Social Sciences, or
related disciples required
Experience
- At
least 5 years’ experience in proposal development and/or project
management for public donors. - Experience
submitting winning proposals preferred. - Previous
working experience on or with a USAID grant required.Working experience in
community development - Experience
managing USAID-funded project preferred
Other
Competencies/Attributes
Competencies/Attributes
- 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
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 will NOT be considered.
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)
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 21st March 2017;
no late applications will be accepted
closing date for submission of applications is 21st March 2017;
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
