This is your opportunity to use your field and donor country experience to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children.
You can do this by joining World Vision –a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.
The Programme Development Manager will be the primary grant writer and coordinator for World Vision Sudan. The role will liaise with key donors, Sudan-based programme staff and World Vision Support Office colleagues to develop quality project proposals and expand the Sudan programme’s funding base. The position is based in Nairobi, but with regular travel to Sudan (Khartoum and Darfur).
We believe that every child born is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• With the support of WV colleagues, develop high quality project proposals that: (a) contribute to emergency needs and/or Child Well-Being Outcomes within the parameters of WV Sudan’s national strategy, and (b) are consistent with donor priorities and technical requirements.
• Develop strategic partnerships with donors, UN, NGOs, governments and Support Offices for marketing, fundraising and coordination purposes.
• Take overall responsibility for ensuring that all grant reporting requirements and other compliance aspects are consistently met.
• Proactively coordinate with Operations staff, as necessary, over concerns with grant compliance and project implementation.
• Proactively contribute to the overall work of the PDQA team, particularly with regard to project evaluations, programme strategy development and other priorities identified in the WV Sudan organizational capacity plan.
• Develop strategic partnerships with donors, UN, NGOs, governments and Support Offices for marketing, fundraising and coordination purposes.
• Take overall responsibility for ensuring that all grant reporting requirements and other compliance aspects are consistently met.
• Proactively coordinate with Operations staff, as necessary, over concerns with grant compliance and project implementation.
• Proactively contribute to the overall work of the PDQA team, particularly with regard to project evaluations, programme strategy development and other priorities identified in the WV Sudan organizational capacity plan.
REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:
• Master’s degree in relevant field (International Development/International Relations).
• Professional technical skill desired: Humanitarian standards (SPHERE), specific trainings on donor requirements e.g. DEC, GoG Training, EuropeAid training, Security training.
• 5-7 years of field and donor country experience.
• Demonstrated writing and proposal development skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in engaging with donors, colleagues and partner NGOs.
• The position requires ability and willingness to travel to Khratoum and Darfur frequently
• Professional technical skill desired: Humanitarian standards (SPHERE), specific trainings on donor requirements e.g. DEC, GoG Training, EuropeAid training, Security training.
• 5-7 years of field and donor country experience.
• Demonstrated writing and proposal development skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in engaging with donors, colleagues and partner NGOs.
• The position requires ability and willingness to travel to Khratoum and Darfur frequently
If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of thousands of vulnerable children in Sudan, we'd love to hear from you.
How to apply:
Find the full description and apply online by the closing date. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.
