Job Vacancy at World Vision – Resource Development Manager

World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) has been operational since 1996 assisting communities with various interventions in health, education, child protection, water & sanitation and livelihoods.

Applications are requested for suitably qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the position of

‘Resource Development Manager’ in Freetown- Re-advertise

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Resource Development (RDM) Manager position is a core function within the Resource Acquisition Management Department responsible for acquisition of resources and management thereof with high standards of appropriateness, timeliness and effectiveness.

The Resource Development Manager will work with Resource Acquisition Management Director in leading the team to ensure retention and acquisition of public funding (grants), private funding (PNS) and Gifts-in-Kind (GIK) as well as providing technical expertise and coordination in enhancing the Resource Acquisition Management systems, competencies, and capacity of World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL). In coordination with Resource Acquisition Management Director, the position will proactively engage with donors and stakeholders, will identify and respond to grants, Private Non Sponsorship and Gift In Kind opportunities in line with World Vision International Sierra Leone’s strategic objectives, and will ensure excellent execution and management of awarded projects.

Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership and Support to Organizational Priorities

Contribute to the development and implementation of World Vision International Sierra Leone Country Strategy. Work with Resource Acquisition Management Director in developing and implementing RAM Department’s Annual Business Plans aligned to World Vision’s strategy and articulating donor specific priorities and Support Offices’ (SOs) strategic intent (e.g. funding targets, sectors and geographical preferences);

Provide quality supervision to Resource Acquisition Officer and Resource Management Officer and ensure staff are supported and performing well. Conduct performance management and management functions for the team members.

Support WV’s organizational priorities ensuring team’s active participation to World Vision International Sierra Leone events and initiatives requiring Resource Acquisition Management support;

Positioning and External Engagement

Contribute to the development of World Vision International Sierra Leone National External Engagement Plan;

Resource Development Manager will support Resource Acquisition Management Director in representing World Vision International Sierra Leone at national level coordination meetings with donors, stakeholders, International Non-Governmental Organizations, local organizations, and government officials and provide updates, as necessary. Resource Development Manager will develop and maintain good working relationships with major (government/private) donors and World Vision Support Offices, including hosting visits, responding to communication, and ensuring that Support Offices and donor requirements are met;

Maintain and regularly update World Vision International Sierra Leone’s master list of donors, partners and Support Offices’ contact information;

Resource Acquisition

Seek information for upcoming opportunities through formal and informal discussions with donors and partners and through monitoring of opportunity notices and databases.

Pursue the right opportunities aligned to World Vision International Sierra Leone strategy and Resource Acquisition Management Annual Business Plan, balancing risk and stewardship of resources. Work with Resource Acquisition Management Director in evaluating opportunities and recommend decisions to National Director and Senior Leadership Team for Global Office/National Office decisions at the national level.

Develop and manage the proposal development calendar for World Vision International Sierra Leone and coordinate with Resource Acquisition Officer for timely and strategic response to proposal development processes.

Resource Management

Support Resource Management Officer on monitoring and providing oversight to grant-funded projects/programs, Private Non Sponsorship and Gift In Kind implementation including developing and embedding a ‘tracking’ tool that utilized risk management and issues log.

WVI GENERAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Be Safe and Resilient

• Build Relationships

• Learn and Develop

• Partner and Collaborate

• Deliver Results

• Be Accountable

• Improve and Innovate

• Embrace Change

WVI LEADERSHIP CORE COMPETENCIES

• Model Self-Management

• Engage, Influence, Lead and Grow Others

• Run an Effective and Agile Organisation

• Develop the Organisation for the Future

QUALIFICATIONS:  EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

Educational level required: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field. Master’s Degree is a plus

Experience: 5 years of programs development experience with INGOs or donor agencies is required of which 2 years need to be directly on acquisition of major grants, e.g. UK DFID (FCDO), US Government grants, and European Union, among others;

• Leadership experience in program design and development, funding acquisition, program monitoring and evaluation, information management, capacity building, and compliance;

• Strong knowledge and understanding of humanitarian industry (relief, development, and advocacy), including how INGOs operate in the global and local contexts. Understanding of WV’s work and WVISL's Livelihoods, Child Protection, WASH, Education and Health and Nutrition sectors and themes or work is critical;

• Must be able to represent WV

• Competent in using MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint presentation

• Excellent command in English, both written and verbal

Other Competencies/Attributes: Broad understanding and in-depth knowledge of government and bi/multilateral agency funding requirements and systems, and overarching objectives for each key donor in Sierra Leone;

• Excellent conceptual and practical skill to write project concept paper and design documents of the project with skills in in project design, log-frames, budget preparation, monitoring, evaluation and report writing;

• Proven capacity building, facilitation and training skills;

• Decision-making and conflict resolution skills;

• Ability and experience in managing team members;

• Ability to work under stressful condition and adaptive to local culture and situation;

• Have the experience of dealing with negotiations with the Govt. and Bi / Multi-lateral Agencies;

• Experience in working with a cross-cultural environment;

• Must be willing and able to travel nationally

If this position appeals to you, send a letter of application with your updated CV to the email address:

[email protected].

Applications sent through any other means will not be accepted. Please ensure that the subject reads ‘Application for the position of ‘Resource Development Manager’.Referees of successful candidates will be contacted and each application should include referees’ current email and telephone numbers.

Closing Date: December 28, 2021

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

World Vision International Sierra Leone takes diligent measures to screen out people who might seek to work with them to ensure they do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries in the discharge of their duties. Successful candidate for this position will therefore be screened and required to sign the World Vision Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. World Vision International Sierra Leone will also conduct Police check for successful applicants.