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World Vision Business Development Manager ,Niger

Use your experience in development issues to be part of a leading organization 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 Partners Program Officer will assist in developing and coordinating proposals for multi-sectoral & multi-area development, relief and recovery programs under the direction of the Operations Director. You will liaise with potential and current donors to establish relationships that promote fund acquisition and programme collaboration; providing overall coordination in technical assistance, planning, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of assigned portfolios; and collaborating with other departments to develop integrated programming.

With a proven track record in a fast paced, complex and ideally global organisation, you will have a desire to help others and model ethics in line with the Christian foundations and ethos of the organisation.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Work with field-based staff to develop concept papers and prepare proposals (including logical frameworks, draft budgets, budget narratives, and monitoring and evaluation plans) for major government, private and multi-lateral donors.

• Assist in development and implementation of systems that will support the organisation’s efforts to monitor and evaluate its programms, to track information on project implementation, to store vital programme documentation, and to gather and store information vital to communicating project impact and promote proactive learning.

• Assist the Program Development Director with developing key relationships and partnerships with other INGOs, local NGOs and donors.

• Assist the Programme Development Director on monthly financial reviews and quarterly project implementation and financial reviews, and follow up on budget adjustments (amendment requests) where necessary, according to donor requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from accredited university.

• At least 3 years of previous experience in project design, proposal writing and donor relations for an INGO in a relief and / or development context. At least one year of field-based work in a similar, conflict-prone environment is required.

• Experience developing programmes and proposals in the following fields preferred: Health & Nutrition, Food Aid, Shelter, Economic Recovery & Livelihoods, Children in Emergencies, WASH.

• Candidate must have some experience with USAID/OFDA/FFP

• Bilingual (English and French)

Will you use your experience in development studies 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.