Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 04 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
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 the lives of the most vulnerable.

The major responsibilities include:
% Time Major Activities
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.
30% Support the building of relationships with key stakeholders in the Government of Rwanda, Public donor agencies, UN agencies, INGOs and Support Offices to timely and strategically position World Vision Rwanda for funding opportunities within and outside the country.
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.
15% Support in building the capacity of National Office staff 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.
• Record of accomplishment of successfully winning public, multilateral and private grants.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email systems 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: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
• Should you wish to apply for this position, please go:
• https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Resource-Development-Specialist_JR30015?q=kigali 
• 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.
• All applicants 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).
• The closing date for submission of applications is 10th March 2024; no late applications will be accepted. World Vision is committed to adult and child safeguarding and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children and vulnerable adults. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
• Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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