Qualifications

University degree in international development/Relations, Marketing, Economics, or related field
This role requires at least 10 years’ experience in grant acquisition, fundraising, or corporate management setting dealing with senior management.
Experience working in a development context in a grants role
Able to work in complex corporate and development culture and financial systems and ensure procedures internally and with third parties are well documented, monitored and executed.
Creative and strategic problem-solving capabilities
Ability to work well with donor and partner agencies, Support Offices, MFI’s, and other VFI departments

Resource Development

Manage all components of RFP response process - review RFPs, profile opportunities, and ensure alignment with MFI funding priorities; vet with MFI and Regional leadership and obtain approval.
Research and assess funding organisations, ensuring collaboration with WV Field, Regional and Support offices
Develop opportunity pipeline aligned with MFI and VFI strategic funding priorities.
Set up and support proposal development teams; create project workplan 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.

Relationship Development and Networking

Network with major regional third-party funders to establish collaborative relationships, learn of opportunities, and enhance VFI's ability to gain donor funding and enhance VFI's reputation in the marketplace.
With a Matrix reporting line into the East Africa Regional RAM Director, utilize that role to develop and maintain relationships with key World Vision offices ensuring that the microfinance approach is understood and fundraising opportunities are arranged.
Attend sector seminars, training, communities of practice and forums with the objective of leveraging funding and partnerships for the VF and WV’s work in the region.

Grant & Contract Funding Monitoring, and Management

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 funded projects
Ensure contracts are reviewed and risks managed and funds flow effectively to the MFI

Systems, Processes, and Capacity Development

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.
Ensure systems are in place in the MFI to track and reporting on progress and financial management, working closely with MFI and Global Finance staff
Contribute to proposal content libraries.

Resource Development & Management Advisor, VisionFund International

World Vision