Resource Development & Management Advisor Vacancy at World Vision

Job Description

The Resource Development & Management Advisor role in Africa will support the Regional Resource Development and Management Director (RDMD) to manage funding acquisition and project management activities for designated countries in Africa in order to support VisionFund’s financial inclusion strategy in the region. The role will work with the RDMD to develop and manage funding opportunities through grants from a variety of institutions, including bilateral, multilateral, corporate, and other donors, in keeping with VFI’s global strategy and funding priorities.

Responsibilities

Manage all components of the RFP/RFI response process—review RFPs/RFIs, profile opportunities, and ensure alignment with MFI funding priorities; vet with MFI and regional leadership and obtain approval.
Research and assess funding agencies, ensuring collaboration with WV Field, Regional and Support offices
Develop an opportunity pipeline aligned with MFI and VFI strategic funding priorities.
Set up and support proposal development teams; create project work plans and ensure proposals and supporting documents are prepared to technical specifications and submitted on time.
Provide technical support and capacity building to field staff, on proposal development, monitoring, reporting, and project management to ensure donor retention as a source of an on-going funding pipeline
Within strategy, develop and manage key regional funder relationships with new and existing funders and World Vision Offices to achieve long-lasting global fundraising support for the MFIs.
Network with regional donors and partners to establish collaborative relationships, learn of opportunities, and enhance VFI’s ability to gain donor funding and enhance VFI’s reputation in the marketplace.
Develop and maintain relationships with key World Vision offices, ensuring that the microfinance approach is understood, and fundraising opportunities are maximized
Work with MFIs & VFI teams to develop materials for promoting VF’s technical brand to support funding acquisition
Attend sector information and learning events, trainings, communities of practice, and forums with the objective of leveraging funding and partnerships for the VF and WV’s work in the region.
Maintain knowledge of microfinance industry and trends, including focus of targeted donors
Actively engage with donors to share VF plans and strategies and raise funding through such engagements.
Monitor project compliance and implementation to ensure projects are delivered to specifications.
Support MFI and ensure project impact reports are of high quality and submitted on time
Build capacity of MFI for appropriate Management of funded projects
Ensure award contracts are reviewed and risks managed and funds flow effectively to the MFI
Ensure all due diligence and grant compliance requirements are met by VisionFund
Ensure outcomes of Grant Funded projects are high-quality and high impact through ongoing monitoring and the execution of mid-term and final evaluations, operations research, etc.
Review field reports and findings/recommendations to determine and replicate best practices and apply lessons learned.
Deliver capacity building for MFI staff on grants management.
Contribute to proposal technical capacity content libraries.
Contribute to streamlining Grant Funding processes and documenting protocols and policies
Continue to learn and grow in understanding of microfinance industry and where grants can support growth
Lead in the facilitation of documentation of project Baselines and Evaluations in order to document learnings, Impact and Results
Contribute to the development of Impact Stories arising from various project implementation results
Develop and continuously refresh MFI capacity statements highlighting sellable experiences.
Contribute to the development of staff training materials, documenting feedback and refining the products as needed.
Analyze and document sectoral trends, landscapes, and patterns to inform strategic decision-making on resource development.
In collaboration with the Impact Team, explore initiatives and/or share themes in Grants that can be documented & disseminated.

Requirements

University degree in international development, international relations, international business, communications & marketing, or a related field.
At least 10 years’ experience in grant acquisition, fundraising, or corporate management settings dealing with senior management.
Experience working in a development or Financial Services context in a grant making role
Able to work in complex corporate cultures and financial systems and ensure procedures internally and with third parties are well documented, monitored, and executed.
Creative and helpful at problem solving
Ability to work well with granting agencies, Support Offices, MFI’s, and other VFI departments
Excellent research skills and experience in developing funding opportunities.
Strong grant-writing skills, persuasive writing, and complex document creation
Fluency in written and spoken English is a requirement
MS Office competency.