World Vision NGO Resource Development Specialist - Jobs in Rwanda

World Vision NGO Resource Development Specialist - Jobs in Rwanda


With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

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: