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• Develop and oversee effective and efficient implementation of Grants program development strategy in line with the National Office strategy
• Give strategic direction to the department, ensuring that it remains innovative in business development.
• Steer the team to carefully/prioritise use of available time and resources to develop a sustainable portfolio of grant.
• Ensure that grant acquisition supports achievement of strategic priorities
• Monitor National/Donor trends to maintain competitiveness
• Insure program portfolio is directed according to set management standards
• Develop standards, guidelines and approaches for quality business development and monitor compliance.
• Ensure there is a coordinated strategic engagement that identifies and prioritizes on key external stakeholders and creates clear points of engagement locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

• Build and strengthen networks and partnerships with strategically identified stakeholders to improve learning, influence competitiveness and visibility to realize sustainable impact on Child Well-being Aspirations
• Strengthen and expend networking with   government, donor, and NGO and UN bodies to coordinate WV’s work with theirs.
• Maintain good communication with and represent WVU to Support Offices, key NGOs and Governmental Departments; Participate in joint agency assessments, task-force teams and workshops
• Establish, roll out and manage protocols for coordinating communication between ministry units and support offices, key international and national donors and other stakeholders.

• Provides leadership in proposal development according to donor specifications and WVU strategic sector focus.
• Oversees the processes of resource mobilization to execute WVU Strategy
• Undertake and lead grants marketing strategies
• Provide leadership and management support in proposal writing, forming consortia and follow up with donors to ensure complete and smooth transition to management the program.
• Ensure that the proposal development and related processes include standardized approaches for budget, procurement and personnel planning and monitoring
• Ensure that the resource acquisition management system effectively standardizes processes for identifying and establishing priority sectors and opportunities, assessing risk and managing project cycle
• Identify, market opportunities and monitor donor trends and for growing grant funding from governments and multilaterals in collaboration with the Regional Resources Acquisition and management Team Leader and the support offices.
• Oversee and manage the grant submission and acquisition process at country, liaising with SOs and Regional office colleagues to ensure necessary programme, financial and technical inputs (co-financing, compliance, thematic expertise, etc)

• Lead compilation and fine tuning of professional reports ensuring they are presented in a timely manner and meet donor / Support Office requirements
• Build relationships and credibility with donors, using  programme evidence base and policy expertise  focusing especially on government and other multilateral donors
• Lead and guide the development of strategic funding relationships with key government and multilateral donors, liaising with colleagues in at the regional office and support offices

• Analyze and adjust structure for cost, efficiency and effectiveness, determine ‘optimal’ grants portfolio package as well program cash flow.
• Define roles and responsibilities within WVU by creating essential core competencies and providing support to foster continuous and effective engagement of the grant program.
• Develop strategies to attract and maintain staff numbers aligned to Grant portfolio.
• Provide leadership in facilitating a high performance management culture, open trustworthy staff relationships and integrity to enhance smooth staff relations and accountability.
• Provide leadership in staff capacity building in grants acquisition, management and grant compliance as per national, partnership and donor initiatives.
• Remain sensitive to the political implications of WV’s activities, advising of any indications that the neutral and humanitarian nature of the work is being compromised.
• Ensures quality and timely preparation and submission of divisional strategic plan, annual operations plan, monthly reports and budgets

• The ideal candidate should preferably hold a good bachelor’s degree in Development Studies or some related field ( master is preferred)
• A minimum of five or more years’ experience in leading complex grants and programs. Significant experience of government donor relations and fundraising,
• Well informed on latest trends in grants sector
• Deeper understanding in how proposal development and monitoring systems can be used for marketing purposes
• People management skills. 
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills to work cross organisationally and with different cultures
• Be a results orientated leader with the ability to handle a heavy workload, manage and satisfy multiple conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands.
• Ability to provide spiritual leadership to the team.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Working knowledge of programs/projects cycle management.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all staff and other key partners.
• Demonstrate leadership and team building ability.
• Working knowledge of proposal writing and negotiation skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.

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