Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, March 20, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programmes in 30 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2021-2025 seek to reach 2 million of the most vulnerable children. This is done through programming in Resilience and Livelihoods, WASH and Health, Child Protection and Education.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly-qualified, dedicated and experienced Rwandan national for the role of Resource Development Specialist, joining an established and experienced team. This stimulating position incorporates a range of skills and development in multiple areas, allowing for an exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, global organization. It will be based in Kigali, Rwanda and reports to the Resource Development Manager.

Purpose of the position:
Contributes to the strengthening of donor and partner engagement, networking, technical proposals and resource acquisition capabilities for World Vision Rwanda. The job holder also supports the implementation and coordination of Grant Acquisition & Management (GAM) processes including consortium establishment, design workshops and proposal formulation to deliver high quality sustainable funding for improving lives of the most vulnerable.

The major responsibilities include:
% Time
Major Activities
End Results Expected
40%
Support in the growth and diversification of high quality sustainable funding for the National Office strategy by developing and reviewing technical concept papers and proposals for various projects and programs.
Public funds and private grants are contributing to annual World Vision budget.
National Office short-term and long-term funding goals
30%
Support the building of relationships with key stakeholders in the Government of Rwanda, Public donor agencies, UN agencies, INGOs and Support Offices so as to timely and strategically position World Vision Rwanda for funding opportunities within and outside the country.
Strong relationships with external partners exist to enhance funding possibilities.
The National Office is up-to-date on available funding opportunities.
15%
Develop and review grant tracking matrices to ensure that there is an up to date tracking of grant opportunities and grant pipelines by the National Office.
Up to date grants tracker.
15%
Support in building the capacity of National Office staff in grant acquisition, management and compliance.
Increased National Office capacity in grant acquisition, management and compliance.

Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:
• Master’s Degree in Social Science, International Development, Rural Development, or any related field.
• At least 2 years performing the same role or a role supporting technical proposal writing and design in one of the target sectors of WVR (WASH and Health, Resilience and Livelihoods, Child Protection and Education)
• Considerable experience in networking.
• Strong organization abilities; high performance and quality standards; negotiation skills; ability to motivate teams and inspire teamwork.
• Track record of successfully winning public, multilateral and private grants.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point, and email system such as Microsoft Outlook.
• Strong budgetary and financial management skills.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
• Excellent knowledge and experience of project design and management with government and multilateral agencies grant funded projects and experience of grant compliance procedures for major bilateral and multilateral donors.
• Ability to maintain and track funding trends and grant opportunities in the development and humanitarian sector.
• Knowledge and experience in Private Sector Engagement and local fundraising

Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
NB: Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Use the link below to apply.
https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/job/Kigali-Rwanda/Resource-Development-Specialist_R3276

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