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• The
  primary function of this role is to efficiently and effectively lead the
  development of grant proposals, ensuring that they are submitted on time,
  within WV and donor guidelines and are of high quality. Specific elements
  of this function include:
• Work
  in liaison with WVU Technical Programmes Unit and WVU Integrated
  Programmes staff, Support Office and Global Centre colleagues as well as
  other contributors (including from partner organizations) to ensure high
  quality project design.
• Be
  the lead writer on grant proposals.
• Working
  closely with Finance and programmes staff to develop budgets.
• Working
  closely with colleagues in M&E, security, procurement, HR and other
  departments to ensure all components of the proposal are well designed and
  articulated.
• Leading
  and liaising with donor, as appropriate, throughout the application
  process.

• Build
  and maintain strong relationships with principal donors and gather
  intelligence on new opportunities and trends that align to WVU strategic
  priorities.
• Actively
  market WVU to donors through visits, attendance at events and
  participation in working groups.
• Maintain
  up-to-date mapping on donor contacts, trends and opportunities.
• Support
  WVU staff to build relationships with donors

• Identify
  public and private (for profit/not for profit) partners that map against
  WVU’s strategy and establish relationships for prepositioning.
• Work
  closely with Partnerships Unit to forge formal agreements with new
  partners.
• Liaise
  with other organizations and WV National Offices to collaborate in
  standards setting, materials development, and learning activities together
  with respective technical specialists.
• Document
  lessons learnt and promising practices

• The
  ideal candidate for the World Vision Senior Business Development Officer
  job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s degree in management,
  development, or related field; MA, Msc or MBA preferred
• Five
  years of field-based experience in international development in East
  African region and demonstrated knowledge of relevant sectorial and
  operational areas.
• Previous
  experience in programme development and fundraising.
• Experience
  with proposal development including support and writing with various
  donors, particularly US Government, European Union, UN agencies, private
  foundations and corporations required.
• Experience
  representing the organization and its interests to a diverse range of
  local and international government officials, donor agencies, local civil
  society organizations, other international organizations, the media and
  the public.
• Proficiency
  in basic computer applications (MS Office)
• Must
  be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Excellent
  organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent
  interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Proven
  analytical/problem-solving abilities.
• Cross-cultural
  experience, understanding and sensitivity.
• English
  fluency, both written and spoken.
• Pro-active
  personality
• Capacity
  to manage complex processes
• Flexibility
  to be able to work overtime where required to meet deadlines
• Flexibility
  to perform other duties as required.
• Good
  team player

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