Regional Grant Acquisition & Management Program Officer

This is your opportunity to use your grants and project management 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 (WV)–a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The Regional Grant Acquisition & Management Program Officerwill generate grant income for World Vision Germany (WVG) by working with a selected group of National Offices (NOs) in East Asia (Cambodia, Mongolia, Vietnam and Myanmar) and the South Asia and Pacific [Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Pacific Timor Leste (PTL) and Bangladesh] to monitor the donor ‘Donors’: EU: e.g. EC Delegation, EuropeAid, ECHO, European Foundation’s German Government: e.g. BMZ, AA, Embassy, KFW Multilaterals funding environment, engage donors at operational and strategic level, support the proposal development process, and build operational and strategic capacity in grant acquisition and management.

As a Humanitarian organisation, we believe that every child 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:

• Identify donor priorities for region & countries.
• Develop clear understanding of donor expectations regarding proposal submission & project implementation.
• Build relationships and credibility with relevant donors at the national & regional level, using previous success and documented best practices in grant management.
• Ensure timely and appropriate communication and coordination of stakeholders throughout the proposal development process.

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to motivate multi-stakeholder teams and inspire teamwork.
• Ability to manage donor expectations.
• Strong budgetary and financial management skills.
• Ability to travel frequently.
• 3-5 years relevant experience, specifically in writing winning proposals.
• Significant experience in project management and grant compliance procedures.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfill this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply:

Find the full description and apply onlineby the closing date 22 Apr 2014. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.