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!
Here’s where you come in:
As the Resource Acquisition and Management (RAM) Director, you will lead and manage the National Office Resource Development Unit to drive growth and diversification of grant income (bilateral, multilateral, foundations, GIK non-food items) in accordance with the National Office Resource Development Strategy. You will position World Vision Chad and ensure productive engagement and retention of grant donors (public and private) through successful grants implementation, effective communication of the impact of grants and strong relationships with partners, institutions, Support Offices and donors. You will also establish and maintain functional relationships, capacity and collaboration among national, regional, support office and Global Centre teams to effectively grow the grant portfolio, ensure a healthy pipeline to meet programming needs and set targets.
This role will build the capacity of World Vision Chad in grant & Private Non-Sponsorship acquisition and management in coordination with the regional Resources Development Unit director, and in accordance with the global Fragile Context Initiative and Grant Acquisition Management strategic priorities for the growth and management on grants in fragile contexts.
Requirements include:
- Bachelor and/or master’s degree in international development, International Relations, Rural Development, Social Science or any related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in grant acquisition and/or grant management, especially in fragile countries (preferred).
- Experienced networker with strong skills in donor relations, negotiations and partnering with up-to-date knowledge of the donor landscape and trends in the humanitarian sector.
- 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 and skills in proposal writing
- Must be fluent in French and English
- Travel: 25% Domestic travel and 15% international
How to apply
Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position and apply online. We will be accepting applications until the right candidate is found.
World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.
For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.