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Cambodia: Grant Writing Professional
Organization: Destination Justice
Country: Cambodia
Closing date: 31 Oct 2013
How to apply:
Country: Cambodia
Closing date: 31 Oct 2013
Destination Justice is a non-profit apolitical law, policy and development firm. Our mission is to improve rule of law and human rights in a sustainable and holistic way. We seek to do this by strengthening access to justice, providing quality education and training, undertaking public interest litigation, increasing access to information, supporting social justice, and, designing and undertaking research. All of our work is guided by our unique Destination Justice approach.
Destination Justice is proud to notice that it is looking for a Grant Writing Professional Volunteer to join its team.
Ideally, the specialist will be responsible for writing grants and filing applications for funding, developing partnerships, and cementing opportunities for Destination Justice to expand its work in the field and in cooperation with other stakeholders.
Prospective applicants must be proficient in:
- Grant writing;
- Drafting funding proposals;
- Developing core funding partnerships.
Prospective applicants must have:
- Degree in marketing, communications, international law, international relations or related;
- Experience in similar working environments in the fields of law and development, social justice, access to information, education and training, etc.
- Demonstrable abilities or proof of progressive experience in grant-writing and fundraising;
- Native-level proficiency in English;
- Ability to work independently and with minimal guidance;
- Ability to assume responsibility and receive constructive criticism.
Destination Justice is an equal opportunity employer. We are happy to receive applications from prospective applicants regardless of nationality, ethnicity race, religion, or gender. Applicants may opt to either relocate to the Phnom Penh office (if not originally based in Cambodia) or remain home-based (remote), solely under the condition that they will be able to dedicated their time and effort as full-time consultants. However, in the case that an international applicant chooses to relocate to Cambodia, Destination Justice will provide all the information required to ease the transition. Destination Justice is willing to cover costs of a 3 month business visa, however, all other costs for relocation (flight, accommodation, daily expenses) shall be borne by the applicant.
How to apply:
Prospective applicants are requested to send their CV, Cover Letter and writing sample to: careers@destinationjustice.org.
Remuneration: This is an unpaid position. However, Destination Justice will provide recommendations for future reference.
Deadline: All applications must be received no later than October 31, 2013.
Pakistan: Project Manager Livelihood & Cash Grant (m/f), Sindh Province, Pakistan
Organization: German Red Cross
Country: Pakistan
Closing date: 23 Sep 2013
How to apply:
Country: Pakistan
Closing date: 23 Sep 2013
The German Red Cross (GRC) is part of a worldwide community assisting victims of conflicts and disasters and people affected by social or health related crises. The Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement provides vulnerable people with assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the Movement: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The German Red Cross assists in disaster response, rehabilitation and capacity building projects internationally on appeals of their sister organisations within the Movement. GRC is supporting the Pakistan Red Crescent (PRCS) in the implementation of diverse projects.
GRC is currently looking for an experienced Project Manager for two Livelihood (Cash Grants) Rehabilitation Projects in Sindh Province that focus on Cash Transfers. Both actions provide opportunities to consider also development aspects. This concerns the area of community development as well as the activities to strengthen the means of livelihood of the target group in a sustainable manner. Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) measures to reduce current vulnerabilities and to increase the resilience of the communities should be considered. The Project Manager works in close coordination with other GRC projects in Sindh, following an integrated approach.
Duration: starting September/ October 2013 for 15 months
Location: Karachi, Sindh Province, Pakistan
Responsibilities and Tasks:
• Maintain comprehensive project management including finance and administration• Ensure all aspects of a transparent cash transfer mechanism• Identify needs in terms of livelihood improvement and community empowerment in cooperation with PRCS, GRC and local communities• Where necessary, modify a long-term Livelihood - Community Development program with focus on Cash Transfer Programming (CTP) together with PRCS, considering appropriate activities to increase the communities’ resilience in livelihood against climate change and natural disasters • Support the identification, development and writing of proposals to donors (ECHO, AA, BMZ)• Maintain the M&E system and regularly follow up• Coordinate project activities and requirements with PRCS and other GRC projects in Sindh • Ensure involvement and coordination amongst all relevant stakeholders• Supervise recruitment, training and management of local staff and volunteers and coach on the job where necessary
Required Skills:
• At least two years of working experience in the field of Cash Transfer Mechanisms is essential• At least three years of working experience in the field of livelihood development, experience in Disaster Risk Reduction is an asset• University degree in a relevant field• Experience with donor-funded projects (e.g. ECHO, DIPECHO)• Profound knowledge and proven experience in M&E, incl. Reporting• Outstanding financial controlling and monitoring skills• Ability to train and guide local staff and community volunteers (e.g. project planning, M&E, agricultural practices)• Good interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively and build relationships at all levels, taking into account cultural and language differences
• Readiness to work in remote areas• Ability to work, live and travel in an insecure environment, following our strict security guidelines at all times• Ability to work independently and as a team member • Ability and agreement to adhere to the Red Cross Red Crescent Fundamental Principles• Readiness to go on assignment without partner / no family posting• Oral and written fluency in English, German would be an asset• Proven ability to work effectively in multi cultural environments• Excellent physical and mental health with the ability to complete a thorough medical screening process
GRC offers you a compensation package according to the collective employment agreement of the GRC as well as an expatriation allowance during your mission. Depending on the post specific situation we either provide you with an accommodation or a personal allowance to cover your accommodation. In addition to a full insurance package (health insurance for residence abroad, private accident insurance, private liability insurance, luggage insurance) GRC is as well covering a home flight within a 12-month period of assignment and medical check ups before and after your mission. Before your assignment you will benefit from a comprehensive training package and receive briefings prior as well as during and after your mission.
How to apply:
Kindly apply by submitting your application by using the GRC online application system DRK HR net (https://drkhrnet.drk.de) until September 22nd 2013.Please indicate Ref. No. 2013-100 with your application.Further information on our recruiting procedure can be found on our homepage http://www.drk.de/ueber-uns/stellenboerse/drk-international-vacancies.htmlDeutsches Rotes Kreuz -Generalsekretariat- Team Personalmanagement Carstennstr. 58 12205 Berlin Germany
United States of America: UMCOR HQ Roving Program Development and Grant Writing Consultant
Organization: United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 06 Oct 2013
How to apply:
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 06 Oct 2013
LOCATION: Headquarters are based in New York City; however, the consultant should be available to travel for 2-4 weeks at a time to any of UMCOR’s Missions to provide program and business development support.REPORTS TO: Communications and Development DepartmentLENGTH AND LOCATION OF ASSIGNMENT: 3 month assignment.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The General Board of Global Ministries is the global mission agency of The United Methodist Church. It has personnel, projects, and partners in 136 countries and incorporates the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is the not-for-profit global humanitarian aid agency of the United Methodist Church. UMCOR is working in more than 80 countries worldwide.
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is seeking a consultant for a three month period who will seek funding through institutional donor grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts. The Program Development and Grant Writing Consultant works closely with Communications & Development senior staff and International Programs staff to identify potential funding opportunities from institutional donors for international humanitarian assistance and development programs in UMCOR’s Missions, focusing on the Armenia, Georgia, Sri Lanka, and DR Congo Missions. The Consultant will also participate in building proposal and business development capacity in the field by visiting Missions to provide training in donor mapping, donor engagement, and proposal preparation. Based at UMCOR Headquarters in New York, the Consultant will collaborate closely with other International Programs and Finance staff to ensure that all proposal development issues are identified and properly addressed. The consultant will be asked to lead proposal development and capacity building efforts on-site, which requires international travel to Missions for periods of up to four weeks.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Analyze the donor strategies and advise on funding strategies. Examples of some key donors include: US Department of State, US Agency for International Development, United Nations (UNDP, FAO, OCHA, WFP), European Governments and consortiums (EU, ECHO, DFID), Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and bilateral donors.• Conduct desk study and field needs assessments as necessary, compile and share reports for use during proposal writing.• Prepare capacity and capability statements. • Identify and liaise with key sectoral prime and sub-award partners for proposal submissions, including international and local NGOs, contractors, CBOs, and FBOs.• Support new and ongoing proposal submissions and RFAs (requests for applications), APSs (annual program statements), and RFPs (requests for proposals) for UMCOR’s Missions.• Working with the program team(s), develops proposals and concepts according to appropriate guidelines; ensures that all information required for a properly structured proposal is gathered and put into a comprehensive format acceptable to the donor.• Provide copy editing on competitive proposals, as needed.• Act as proposal team leader and writer on proposals, as needed.• Liaise with the UMCOR HQ staff to resolve proposal questions.• Ensure that the proposal has been submitted to the donors in a timely manner, questions raised by the donors are answered in coordination with Program/Sector Managers, and follow-up of the proposal is provided until its approval by the donor. • Build proposal and business development capacity in the field by visiting Missions as tasked to provide training in donor mapping, donor engagement, and proposal preparation.
EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:
• Proven track record in leading proposal development in different humanitarian aid, transitional and development sectors, including but not limited to Water/Sanitation/Hygiene, Health, Shelter and Reconstruction, Livelihoods, Education and Renewable Energy and Environmental Conservation highly desirable. • Experience and knowledge of USAID, USDA, US Department of State, EC, JICA, UN agencies, and other multi-lateral/bi-lateral donor agencies.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in tandem with being self-reliant while working in a team environment, possessing strong coordination, analysis, and planning skills.• Deadline and detail oriented.• Experience working with a faith-based organization or familiarity with the United Methodist Church a plus.• Willingness to travel, at times with minimum notice.• Experience working in the Caucasus, Sri Lanka and/or DR Congo a plus.
How to apply:
If you meet the minimum requirements, please submit cover letter, CV, summary and samples of successful proposals and fee/salary requirements and complete the position related questions on our website at http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=GBGM&cws=1&.... Applications received by August 19, 2013 will receive immediate review others will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with hiring at the earliest possible date. This position will remain open until filled. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. This job will remain open until filled. No phone calls please. We appreciate your interest in the United Methodist Committee on Relief.
Zambia: Matching Grant Facility Assistant Administrator – Smallholder Agribusiness Promotion Program (SAPP)
Organisation: Africare
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 08 Oct 2012
Africare is a leader among private, charitable U.S. organizations assisting Africa. Africare is also the oldest and largest African-American led organization in the field. Africare's programs address needs in three principal areas: Agriculture& Food Security, Health & HIV/AIDS, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene.
Throughout its 40 year history, Africare has reached 30 million people across the continent with innovative, sustainable, culturally appropriate and life-changing projects to improve the quality of life in communities throughout Africa. We strategically invest in innovating and implementing community-based solutions to complex problems, with a strong focus on skills transfer to create leaders out of beneficiaries. Our work has transformed communities and garnered wide recognition for its impact and sustainability.
Africare’s 1,100 staff members operate in 19 countries across Africa. Headquarters is based in Washington, DC where the President’s office and the Finance, Development, and Operations Departments are based. Position Summary
The Matching Grant Facility Assistant Administrator assists The Matching Grants Facility Administrator in the day to day management of the SAPP Matching Grant Facility. Reporting to the MGF Administrator, S/he is responsible for the project’s Administrative and Financial matters in liaison with the project and the SAPPO TST PMU.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Fund Manager in charge of the SAPP MGF Coordinating timely disbursement of funds to client bank accounts and Contractors so that projects are implemented with minimum delay.
• Liaise and work in close cooperation with the TST and SAPPO/PMU (especially the Procurement Officers and the Finance Manager) on all financial, procurement and legal matters pertaining to the MGF
• Reviews financial progress reports submitted by the grant recipients to ensure grant recipients adhere to all Grant Agreement requirements of the MGF, and ensure that the disbursement of the grant tranches is done based on achieved milestones;
• Prepare accounting manuals for use by MGF clients and training them on MGF funds disbursement and accounting procedures and guidelines to ensure projects are implemented in accordance with SAPP procedures.
• Carry out information/training sessions for the selected grant recipients and their service providers/advisors to inform them about the steps, procedures and requirements related to finalization and signing of the grant agreements and inform them on the administrative, monitoring and financial requirements related to the implementation of the grant-funded projects.
• Establish and maintain a proper filing and management information system within the MGF Secretariat ensuring that financial and technical record-keeping procedure are in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth, and that they are relevant, accessible and current.
• Facilitates preparation of withdrawal applications and submission to the SAPPO PMU on a timely basis to ensure that SAPP MGF has sufficient funds to meet project needs at any one time.
• Participates in preparation of strategic plans, budgets and work plans.
• Maintaining MGF accounting records and preparation of financial reports,
• Reconcile all the disbursements and the returns and Bank account records.
• Safeguard Project assets by maintaining an up to date fixed assets register which contains asset details and their location and obtaining insurance for those assets, which need insurance cover.
• Arrange for collection and a proper registration of the applications (both concept notes and full business plans) submitted by the applicants;
• Arrange for submission of the screened concept notes to the TST reviews and the full business plans to the independent technical reviewers for review and technical evaluation based on established criteria and scoring procedures, including averaging the scores of the two evaluations per each applications and their ranking according to respective final score;
• Arrange for the preparation of the list of applications having received an average of more than 70 points by technically reviewers and submission to the MGFC members for final evaluation;
• Collate the list of applications recommended by the MGFC for award of grants and submit it to the respective higher decision making bodies, in accordance with the approved procedures;
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
a) University degree in Accounting of Finance, business administration, marketing, economics or finance, or a related field. A higher qualification in the above mentioned fields (Masters, Master of Science, Ph.D. etc.) is desirable;
b) At least 3 years of relevant experience in Grant management and/or capacity development in finance, or similar operations, preferably linked to smallholder agriculture/rural business development projects;
c) Demonstrated knowledge of accounting, monitoring and supervision and skills in preparation of reports, administrative documents and other supporting material;
d) Experiences with organizing information sessions, seminars, workshops, information campaigns or similar processes would also be important;
e) Knowledge of the region and of Zambian agricultural and agribusiness sector would be an advantage;
f) Effective administrative, planning and organizational skills
g) Ability to work effectively under stress and with minimal supervision
h) Computer literacy (especially in Excel, Word and Outlook)
i) Effective inter-professional and inter-cultural communication skills, including verbal, listening and writing skills and the ability to set out a coherent argument in presenting and discussing issues at one-to-one and group interactions in fluent English;
Africare offers a competitive salary along with an excellent benefits package.
How to apply:
How to Apply:
Applications should include a CV and cover letter. In the cover letter (of no more than two pages in length) the candidate should briefly describe his or her motivation for the position and highlight relevant experience. Applications should be submitted by 8th October 2012.
Please send CVs to zambia.vacancies@africare.org, including “Matching Grant Facility Assistant Administrator” in the subject line.
Unfortunately, due to the large number of applications that we receive, we may not be able to respond to each individual candidate; only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please respect our no phone calls policy.
Zambia: Matching Grant Facility Administrator – Smallholder Agribusiness Promotion Program (SAPP) Lusaka, Zambia
Organisation: Africare
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 08 Oct 2012
Africare is a leader among private, charitable U.S. organizations assisting Africa. Africare is also the oldest and largest African-American led organization in the field. Africare's programs address needs in three principal areas: Agriculture& Food Security, Health & HIV/AIDS, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene.
Throughout its 40 year history, Africare has reached 30 million people across the continent with innovative, sustainable, culturally appropriate and life-changing projects to improve the quality of life in communities throughout Africa. We strategically invest in innovating and implementing community-based solutions to complex problems, with a strong focus on skills transfer to create leaders out of beneficiaries. Our work has transformed communities and garnered wide recognition for its impact and sustainability.
Africare’s 1,100 staff members operate in 19 countries across Africa. Headquarters is based in Washington, DC where the President’s office and the Finance, Development, and Operations Departments are based. Position Summary
The Matching Grant Facility (MGF) Administrator will be the Head of the MGF Secretariat and responsible for the overall management and coordination of project activities in Africare’s implementation of the Smallholder Agribusiness Promotion Program (SAPP) MGF. Reporting to Africare’s Agriculture, Food and Environment Manager within Africare & the Technical Support Team (TST) at SAPP, the successful candidate will ensure that the project achieves its overall objective of supporting relevant interventions in the selected SAPP agricultural value chains through medium and large scale matching grants. The MGF Administrator will be supported by an Assistant and other Africare Technical and Administrative staff. The MGF Administrator will work very closely with staff of the Smallholder Agribusiness Promotion Program Office (SAPPO) TST to ensure effective project delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide Overall management and day to day coordination and guidance of activities under the SAPP MGF.
• Solicit proposals through promotion and publicity campaigns and arrange provision of information, advice and technical assistance to shape and improve applications according to the requirements and priorities of the MGF;
• To identify eligible agribusinesses by conducting initial screening of applications in accordance to the approved criteria in order to determine if basic criteria are met for inclusion in the scheme;
• To manage the Matching grant fund’s proposal process including objective evaluation of agribusiness project concept notes and proposals and arrange these for submission to the TST reviews and the full business plans to the independent technical reviewers for review and technical evaluation based on established criteria and scoring procedures respectively.
• Arrange meeting schedule, including drawing-up the draft of agenda and provide the services of the Secretary to the MGFC, including recording of the minutes of each meeting and support the MGFC in drafting and preparation of its decisions, recommendations and communications;
• Work in close coordination and coordinate with the IP-contracted service providers and MAL provincial/district staff to carry out the field verification for the applications recommended by the MGFC for award of grants.
• Carry out necessary negotiations and clarifications of the grant agreements (including detailed schedules of implementation, procurement, disbursement, definition of agreed milestones, etc.) and work with the TST and SAPPO/PMU Procurement Officers to finalize the Grant Agreements between the grant recipient and MGF,
• Monitor progress of the overall MGF portfolio and prepare periodic and annual progress reports on MGF implementation, including also lessons learned.
• Take other necessary actions pertaining to the MGF as directed by the MGF Committee and the TST.
Qualifications
• University degree in business administration, marketing, economics or finance, or a related field. Masters or higher is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in management or implementation of financial support programmes using competitive approaches, or similar operations, preferably linked to smallholder agriculture/rural business development projects;
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial management, accounting, monitoring and supervision of such programmes and skills in preparation of reports and other supporting material;
• Experience in agricultural marketing and agribusiness operations linked to the smallholder sector;
• Experiences in running workshops and similar processes and providing training would also be important;
• Knowledge of the region and of Zambian agricultural and agribusiness sector would be an advantage;
• Excellent analytical skills. effective planning and organizational skills;
• Effective leadership, team building and problem solving skills;
• Ability to work effectively under stress and with minimal supervision;
• Computer literacy (especially in Excel, Word and Outlook); and
• Effective inter-professional and inter-cultural communication skills, including verbal, listening and writing skills and the ability to set out a coherent argument in presenting and discussing issues at one-to-one and group interactions in fluent English;
• Holder of valid and clean driving license.
How to apply:
Africare offers a competitive salary along with an excellent benefits package.
How to Apply:
Applications should include a CV and cover letter. In the cover letter (of no more than two pages in length) the candidate should briefly describe his or her motivation for the position and highlight relevant experience. Applications should be submitted by 8th October 2012.
Please send CVs to zambia.vacancies@africare.org, including “Matching Grant Facility Administrator” in the subject line.
Unfortunately, due to the large number of applications that we receive, we may not be able to respond to each individual candidate; only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please respect our no phone calls policy.
