Resource Development Specialist (WASH) job at World Vision

JOB DETAILS:
Back ground
World Vision Uganda (WVU) is a Christian relief, development and advocacy non-government organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in 54 districts and have 54 Area Programmes implementing projects in health & nutrition, water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH), livelihoods & resilience, education and child protection. World Vision (WV) is committed to the protection of children and adult beneficiaries from exploitation and abuse and will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with these beneficiaries. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

Key Outputs/Responsibilities.
Resource Acquisition and Proposal Writing
• Research and review possible funding opportunities and prepare grant opportunity synopses.
• Coordinate Go/No Go meetings to evaluate funding opportunities. Draft corresponding GNG recommendations for approval by WVU leadership.

• Play a lead role in coordinating with World Vision Uganda technical leads and support offices to develop high quality, innovative proposals.
• Act as overall coordinator between support offices, partners, technical leads, the grant finance unit and other relevant departments (HR, security, M&E, procurement) during the design process until project start up.

• Develop proposal capture plans and oversee the execution of the proposal development plan
• Be the lead writer on grant proposals.
• Work closely with finance, procurement and technical staff to develop budgets.
• Review and improve concepts from field offices to proposal level.

• Coordinate and lead proposal design workshops/meetings.
• Coordinate proposal writing processes with external partners in consortia.

Grant Acquisition Business Planning
• Conduct ongoing monitoring and analysis of new grant opportunities by researching on donor websites, newspaper postings and through support offices.
• Maintain up-to-date mapping on donor contacts, trends and opportunities.

• Contribute to mapping of all funding sources with key stakeholders.
• Identify public and private (for profit/not for profit) partners that map against World Vision Uganda’s strategy and establish relationships for prepositioning.
• Support the program strategy and planning process with all functions to ensure alignment with the context, humanitarian needs and strategy as well as operational feasibility and technical quality.

External Engagement & Partnership Development
• Represent World Vision Uganda to local donor delegations and build/maintain relationships with other NGOs.
• Liaise with partners and donor, as appropriate, throughout the grant application process.

• Participate in external events such as donor meetings, working groups, etc. as required.
• Work closely with the Partnerships Specialist to conduct due diligence, capacity assessments and finalize formal agreements with partners.

Resource Development for WASH
• Document lessons and impact stories for the WASH projects and intentionally utilize the packages to engage stakeholders, networks and donor platforms with a view of expanding funding for the WASH and Watershed restoration programs.
• Initiate strategic alliances with government agencies, NGOs, and the private sector, allowing for joint mobilization of resources (financial, logistical, and technical) for a coordinated expansion and implementation of Watershed interventions

• Work with the advocacy and marketing departments for targeted public awareness campaigns related to Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) aimed at positioning WVU as partner of choice for Watershed restoration interventions.

• Engage continuously with Support Offices and donors interested in funding components of Integrated Water resource management.

• Lead proposal development initiatives for WASH programs and in particular Watershed restoration initiatives.

Information Management
• Maintain proposal archives and databases.
• Compile and analyze relevant information to inform proposal design and promote learning.
• Map and compile program information for sharing as required with internal and external stakeholders.

Other
• Be flexible to undertake additional tasks, from time to time, in order to enhance the overall performance of the Programme Quality Division and World Vision Uganda in general.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience.
• The ideal candidate should either hold a Master’s degree in Social Sciences, International Development, International Relations or related field with 2 years’ experience in program development/management or alternatively a Bachelor’s degree with 4 years’ experience in program management, design and/or communications.
• Good understanding of development and humanitarian programs in East Africa and demonstrated knowledge of relevant sectorial and operational areas.
• Experience in proposal development including USAID, FCDO, EU, ECHO, SDC, SIDA, WFP, KOICA, UN agencies, private foundations and corporations required.
• Understanding of donor proposal requirements (EuropeAid, USAID, GAC, ECHO, SDC, KOICA, FCDO, UN bodies, corporates, foundations etc.).
• Highly skilled in program design, including development of log frames, theory of change, results frameworks, and budgeting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching, as well as the ability to work in an international set-up with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Experience representing the organization and its interests to diverse range of audiences including local and international stakeholders, government officials, donor agencies, local civil society organizations, international organizations, the media and the public.
• Self-starter who can work independently and under pressure.
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
• Excellent writing skills. Ability to break down complex ideas in simple and coherent language
• Ability to work under pressure in a rapidly changing and insecure environment.
• Advanced computer competence (Microsoft Office).
• Responsive and proactive approach with all stakeholders in program development work.
• Ability to plan, delegate assignments, coordinate teams and meet deadlines.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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