Deadline: 14 June 2016
World Vision International (WVI) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Programs Development Manager in Kacyiru Sud, Rwanda. The duration of this post is 1-2 years.
The Programs Development Manager will report to the Programs Development and Quality Assurance Director with a matrix reporting Relationship to the Regional Resource Development (RDU) Director.
WVI’s mission is to promote human transformation, seek justice and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Programs Development Manager will perform the following functions-
- Work with the other departments in the NO to position for and vet calls for proposals and ensures that proposals are developed to the highest standards.
- Ensure proposal processes are well managed, that funding diversification goals are met, and that funding efforts are aligned with the NO strategic priorities.
- Review and research possible proposals and recommend whether NO should pursue these opportunities within the parameters of the growth targets and strategy.
- Lead grant applications, review donor proposal requirements and meet with donors to clarify proposal requirements.
- Engage externally and internally to build relationships with key stakeholders in the GoS, UN agencies, INGOs, Support Offices, and East Africa Regional Office.
- Work in cultivating relationships with other INGOs and NNGOs in order to ensure continuity of funding (working with other INGOs) and the sustainability program interventions (working with NNGOs).
- Building the capacity of NO staff in grant acquisition, management and compliance to develop local capacity.
- Build staff capacity on institutional grant project/program management and leadership and coordination of donor liaison.
- Cultivate, serve and strengthen relationships with all Major Donors, Mid-Level Donors, and support Donor liaison Coordinator in building strong relationships with support offices and Church Partners.
- Ensure that there is integration of sponsorship and Grant acquisition initiatives to maximize WV Rwanda target for child well-being aspirations.
- Provide timely and high quality information for SO funded APs and projects, including project updates, tracking of project outputs, prayer updates, photos/videos and stories.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Master’s Degree in Social Science, Management international Development, International Relations, Rural Development or any related field.
- 5 years performing the same role and team management experience, preferably from a National Office.
- Proven experience in development work with a thorough understanding of sustainable development and sectorial interventions.
- Excellent knowledge and experience of project management with government and multilateral agencies grant funded projects and experience of grant compliance procedures for major bilateral and multilateral donors.
- Proven experience in diverse sector areas with excellent project design experience and proven track record of submitting winning proposals.
- Demonstrated track record in proposal development, funding acquisitions and grant management for major government donors preferred.
- Proven experience in development work with a thorough understanding of sustainable development and sectorial interventions.
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point, and Lotus Notes (or another email system such as Microsoft Outlook).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including proposal development and report-writing skills.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit WVI.
