JOB OPPORTUNITY

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programmes in 30 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2021-2025 seek to reach 2 million of the most vulnerable children. This is done through programming in Resilience and Livelihoods, WASH and Health, Child Protection and Education.

World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced Rwandan national for the role of Resource Development Specialist, joining an established and experienced team. This stimulating position incorporates a range of skills and development in multiple areas, allowing for an exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, global organization. It will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, and reports to the Resource Development Manager.

Purpose of the position:

Contributes to the strengthening of donor and partner engagement, networking, technical proposals, and resource acquisition capabilities for World Vision Rwanda. The job holder also supports the implementation and coordination of Grant Acquisition & Management (GAM) processes including consortium establishment, design workshops, and proposal formulation to deliver high-quality sustainable funding for improving the lives of the most vulnerable.

The major responsibilities include:

Minimum education, training, and experience requirements to qualify for the position:

• Master’s Degree in Social Science, International Development, Rural Development, or any related field.
• At least 2 years performing the same role or a role supporting technical proposal writing and design in one of the target sectors of WVR (WASH and Health, Resilience and Livelihoods, Child Protection and Education)
• Considerable experience in networking.
• Strong organization abilities; high performance and quality standards; negotiation skills; ability to motivate teams and inspire teamwork.
• Record of accomplishment of successfully winning public, multilateral, and private grants.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email systems such as Microsoft Outlook.
• Strong budgetary and financial management skills.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Excellent knowledge and experience of project design and management with government and multilateral agencies grant-funded projects and experience in grant compliance procedures for major bilateral and multilateral donors.
• Ability to maintain and track funding trends and grant opportunities in the development and humanitarian sector.
• Knowledge and experience in Private Sector Engagement and local fundraising

Salary:

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

NB: Women are highly encouraged to apply.