Mali: Resources Development Manager (GAM) – Mali
Country: Mali
Closing date: 23 Aug 2013
Your opportunity to play a role to lead efforts on resource acquisition to be part of a leading organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children living in poverty.
World Vision (WV) is a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being of children everywhere by empowering families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.
The Resources Development Manager (GAM) – Mali will provide leadership in the acquisition of and reporting on new non-sponsorship projects (grants, corporate funds, and major donor funds) so that World Vision can expand and improve contributions to child well-being Mali through increased revenue.
We are looking for a visionary leader who can combine strong business disciplines with inspirational leadership skills in line with our values and ethos. You will have a passionate desire to help others, especially children.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Lead the implementation of national resource acquisition strategy; and provide leadership towards goals set by the SMT on annual basis to realize the goal, ensuring alignment of grant funding with National Office (NO) strategy.
• Pro-actively identify grants opportunities by developing a detailed knowledge of country level donor environment (mulitalterals, bilaterals, corporates, etc.), funding mechanisms, guidelines and procedures, including eligibility requirements, and donor calls for proposals keeping updates with the changes in the funding landscaping.
• Lead the NO capacity building process in grants resource acquisition and management, carrying out capacity assessment to identify gaps, and develop capacity building plans including hiring and leading a resource mobilization team.
• Forge strong partnerships with local and international NGOs, associations and foundations etc. to create opportunities for complementarity, consortiums, coordination and information sharing, etc.
• Identify and build strong relationships with donors and funding agencies (local and international); represent World Vision Mali in forums of strategic significance to the resource development goals; and lead towards placing WVML among key players and respected partners working with major donors.
REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:
• Must have a university degree in relevant field (development, technical sector, communications) or relevant equivalent experience
• Must have a minimum of 5+ years of professional experience.
• Strong track record in designing and writing winning proposals and reporting writing experience
• Knowledge of bilateral, multilateral and foundation donors
• Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills in English
• Excellent skills in speaking, reading and writing in English. (Highly desired: strong French oral and written skills).
Will you use your proposal writing talents to further “life in all its fullness” for children?
How to apply:
For specific details regarding the position, please refer to the full description and apply online by the closing date. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.
