Grants Portfolio Manager

World Vision UK

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

c.£30,777-£32,250 pa (depending on experience) + good range of benefits 

One role will focus on East Africa & Asia and is a Fixed-term position for 6 months. 

The other role will focus on the Democratic Republic of Congo & West Africa and is a permanent position, with fluent French an essential requirement. 

As the world’s largest overseas aid charity, we strive to deliver real change for millions of children in the hardest places in the world. Our mission is to inspire the UK to take action that transforms the lives of the world’s poorest children and to bring governments, local authorities, community groups, businesses and individuals together to tackle the causes of injustice and poverty – and to transform eight million lives in almost 100 countries. 

At World Vision, our aim is simple – to keep every child free from fear. We are also very proud to be voted one of the Top 100 'Best Not-For-Profit Organisations to Work For 2014'. 

Reporting to the Grant Unit Manager, these roles will require frequent travel to the designated regions with a view to monitoring and increasing the number of acquisitions of institutional grant funded projects and programmes. Having developed knowledge of the regional/country level donor environment and funding mechanisms, and identified appropriate funding opportunities, you will work cross-organisationally to ensure the successful management of your portfolio. 

As a graduate with proven ability of submitting successful funding proposals to bilateral and multilateral donors, establishing excellent relationships with supporting colleagues (such as Grant Compliance Officers) and communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, your strong project, budgeting and financial management skills will be exemplary. 

Positive, optimistic and resourceful in dealing with obstacles and problem solving, you will also be expected to promote a culture of excellence to ensure WVUK’s core values and principles are widely communicated to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of resources are maximised. 

As an active Christian within both the home and work environment, these roles offer you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith within WVUK and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations. 

For the temporary position covering East Africa & Asia, travel to the South Sudan and other countries in East Africa and Asia may be required. 

For the permanent position, travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo will be necessary, therefore only candidates with fluency in French will be considered. 

In addition to the salary offered, you’ll enjoy benefits including subsidised gym membership, generous holiday entitlement and free parking. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to utilise your skills where they really matter. If you have the qualities required to succeed in this key position, please visit our website http://worldvisionuk.easycruit.com/vacancy/1193767/65719?iso=gb where you can see more information including the job descriptions and where you can apply by using our short online application form. 

Closing date: 15th June 2014 (11pm) 
Interview date: 25th June 2014 

We are an equal opportunities employer • No agencies please.