World Vision International (Rwanda) is a child focused
Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 15
Districts of Rwanda.
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 the Program Development Manager.
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 the Program Development Manager.
Purpose 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.
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:
responsibilities 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.
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 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:
·
Support in training technical teams on proposal
development processes.
Support in training technical teams on proposal
development processes.
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.
·
Engage and liaise with national level actors and
institutions to establish a base of local organizations to fund through public
and private resources.
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.
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.
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.
Support Integrated Program (IP) team in drafting and
reviewing project reports for publically funded projects.
Other:
·
Participate in National Office events.
Participate in National Office events.
Plus any other assignment given by line management or
senior leadership
senior leadership
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills
and Experience
and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or
self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
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.
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.
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:
Technical
Skills & Abilities:
o
At least 5 years’experience in proposal design and
development required. Experience managing USAID-funded project preferred.
At least 5 years’experience in proposal design and
development required. Experience managing USAID-funded project preferred.
o
Strong understanding of USAID and UN rules and
regulations required.
Strong understanding of USAID and UN rules and
regulations required.
o
Level 5 (Fluency) in written and spoken English
required.
Level 5 (Fluency) in written and spoken English
required.
o
Excellent communication and networking skills within
Rwanda which inspire confidence with donors and partners required.
Excellent communication and networking skills within
Rwanda which inspire confidence with donors and partners required.
o
Excellent computer skills
Excellent computer skills
o
Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and
ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and
ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
o
Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted
in specific local cultural context.
Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted
in specific local cultural context.
Salary:
·
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and
experience:
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
to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda
If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision
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during the application process
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.
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)
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 26th November 2015; no late applications will be
accepted
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
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
