Key performance areas and main responsibilities
Proactively identify and seek donor intelligence on new institutional funding opportunities that match beneficiary needs, organizational priorities and donor requirements.
Support and coordinate the development of high quality concept notes and funding proposals for submission to institutional donors.
Proactively engage donor agencies, regional networks and other stakeholders in fostering relations for collaborations and funding.
Provide grant management and administration support for effective and efficient implementation of institutionally funded programs with a diverse group of donors, partners and staff.
Identify, organize and facilitate capacity strengthening in proposal development, project design and management for MA’s through apprenticeship, webinars, trainings and knowledge transfer.
Explore new opportunities for innovation mainly through research and close monitoring of cutting-edge approaches and dynamics in international development.
Liaise closely with other internal functions and external stakeholders to guarantee compliance to organizational standards and to seek synergies wherever possible
Lead and/or participate in cross-functional processes to enable SOS Children’s Villages to maximize its long-term net income and number of institutional partnerships
Represent IPD Team in meetings/projects/workshops as appropriate
Provide support in consortium formation processes
Support Member associations in pre-positioning the organization funding opportunities
Keep up-to-date with donor policy developments and trends, in the development and humanitarian sectors.
Proactively engage donor agencies, regional networks and other stakeholders in fostering relations for collaborations and funding.
Facilitate and coordinate institutional funding activities such as cross regional Capacity building, Knowledge sharing and partnerships between General Secretariat (GSC), Promoting and Supporting Associations (PSA) and National Associations (NAs) and external stakeholders.
Requirements
We are looking for a seasoned professional with minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in grant writing and acquisition, donor contract management and partnership and network building.
Master Degree in International Development or other relevant studies OR 8 years’ experience in a similar role
We are looking for an English speaking candidate. Proficiency in both English and French Language is a plus
Proven results in institutional partnership development in Africa, preferably within an international NGO/donor organization. Make sure your letter of motivation mention some of the successful proposals you have developed.
Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision to meet tight deadlines
A good team builder, innovative and creative, demonstrating high professional standards
Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
Experience in partnership/Consortium development and management.
Proven track record of successfully training, developing/mentoring support staff in a decentralized environment
Ability to represent the organization at high level forums
Apply via :
careers-sos-kd.icims.com
