World Vision International is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.

Job Summary

Purpose of the position

To provide support for the RAM unit in the area of funding diversification and growth process including supporting assessment, design, monitoring and evaluation of grant and PNS projects/programs in integration with ADP sponsorship programmes; establishing strong partnership and networking; and developing sustainable grants acquisition and management capacity in the NO.

Major Responsibilities

•   Strategy Development & Planning: Actively participate in the development and implementation of national resource acquisition strategy; and periodically advice/inform project managers of potential interest areas for various corporate entities- Link them to relevant websites and request feedback, ensuring alignment of grant funding with NO strategy.
•   Resource Acquisition: Pro-actively identify grants opportunities by developing a detailed knowledge of country level donor environment (Global Fund, The us Government Agencies, EU, UN agencies, DFID, etc.), funding mechanisms, guidelines and procedures, including eligibility requirements, and donor calls for proposals keeping updates with the changes in the funding landscaping.
•   Lead the process of assessment and design of high quality Grant and PNS funding proposals according to donor requirements; working with RAM unit, WARO Regional Resource Acquisition Team and the SOs and guide go or no-go decision making processes providing analysis of risks and opportunities for senior leadership. Grants/PNS Management: Support WVG Grants Finance and field staff by ensuring the successful implementation of the ongoing Grants and PNS including management of reporting and donor liaison.
•   Capacity Building: Lead the NO capacity building process in grants resource acquisition and management, carrying out capacity assessment to identify gaps, and develop capacity building plans.
•   Building Partnerships: Forge strong partnerships with local and international NGOs, associations and foundations etc. to create opportunities for complementarity, consortiums, coordination and information sharing, etc.
•   Donor Relations: Identify and build strong relationships with donors and funding agencies (local and international); represent, along with Resource Acquisition & Project Management Team Leader, WVG in forums of strategic significance to the resource development goals; and lead towards placing WVG among key players and respected partners working with major donors.
•   Information Management: Lead a process, system and tools development and application for compiling evidence on good practices through proper assessment, quality documentation of better practices, pictures, impact stories etc. and establishing a strong learning mechanism that supports better grants management and acquisition processes.
•   Innovation: Inspire and conceive new, innovative practices, methodologies or approaches in design of Grant programmes and facilitate relevant training and support to staff.

Qualification Required & Experience

Other Competencies/Attributes:

•   Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical skills and Experience

•   Minimum Qualification required: Master's degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Statistics, Management or related discipline.
•   Experience: 5 years in Proposal development and donors relation with major donors (USAID, EC, ECHO, DIFID, UN bodies, OFDA, etc.) working with an international NGO. Track record of success in leading submission of successful grant proposals to major donors.

Preferred: Working experience in community development, good knowledge of an additional sector (such as agriculture, health/nutrition, education, WASH, DME, databases or statistical analysis)

Technical Skills & Abilities:

•   Mature, committed Christian who is able to lead and inspire others.
•   Excellent writing competencies - with proven track record of grant proposal writing.
•   Excellent knowledge of donor requirements and environment.
•   Excellent public relationship building skills
•   Excellent project management skills and good understanding of the project life cycle
•   Excellent understanding of the donor environment and engagement process
•   Excellent with development project management tools such as logframes, monitoring and evaluation tools and budgets.
•   Excellent supervision skills, and people management skills, including training, mentoring and supporting staff
•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication skills.
•   Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and
•   Lotus Notes (or another main email system such as Microsoft outlook).
•   Strong negotiation skills.
•   Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
•   Emotional and spiritual maturity and ability to lead a team of professionals.
•   Good understanding of World Vision and Sphere relief standards.
•   Knowledge of and adherence to the Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct.
•   Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and cv quoting only the job title as the subject to:-

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 29 October, 2013

As a child focused organization, world Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. WV is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.