World Vision
RAMDirector
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“RAM Director at World Vision. Skills: Resource development, Grant management, Donor engagement. Lead Resource Development Unit. Drive grant income growth”
What You'll Achieve.
National Office Business Plan implemented; Annual achievements reported; NO annual target and achievements agreed, monitored and reported; NO growth targets achieved; NO donor landscape completed; Highlights and trends communicated; Technical Branding plans rolled out; Donor engagement plans rolled out; NO participation in fora, alliances and key partnerships; NO is known and well position with key donors; Project managers hired in time; Support to JD and job placement provided; Grant Opportunity Tracking system in place; Annual targets established, monitors and reported; Donor mapping reviewed annually; SOs and Regional RDUs regularly updated; NO pipeline and win rate at acceptable levels; NOs actively provided with support; Grant health tracking and performance tool available; GAM and NO Ops units jointly review Grant performance; Grant audits results in green
Industry & Context.
Effective issue resolution in grant performance
International Assignment (WVI – Paid via GCLA), Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
What You'll Do.
Lead Resource Development Unit
Drive grant income growth
Diversify grant income sources
Engage and retain grant donors
Communicate grant impact
Build functional relationships
Ensure healthy pipeline
Build capacity in grant acquisition
Manage grant portfolio
Develop grant strategy
Set annual grant income
Provide leadership and management
Support prepositioning
Resolve grant performance issues
Track donor landscape
Research donor relationships
Develop donor relationships
Organize prepositioning meetings
Engage in donor meetings
Participate in partner meetings
Strengthen national office positioning
Maintain donor relationships
Develop engagement strategies
Implement global impact framework
Develop capacity statements
Develop marketing materials
Develop communication materials
Facilitate donor relationships
Build credibility with donors
Maintain donor requirements record
Identify funding opportunities
Recruit competent staff
Manage competent staff
Establish tracking system
Manage opportunity pipeline
Cultivate SO relationships
Develop concept notes
Support consortia development
Use Grants Risk Assessment Form
Facilitate Go/No Go decisions
Pursue non-traditional funding
Identify new funding models
Ensure grant compliance
Manage grant compliance
Apply grant reporting
Apply grant procurement
Apply grant visibility
Apply grant asset transfer
Lead Grant Health Tracker implementation
Ensure up-to-date grant portfolio
Monitor grant financial data
Monitor grant risk data
Mobilize cross-NO support
Resolve grant implementation issues
Bring grant issues to SLT
Ensure compliance in key grant areas
Prepare grant performance reports
Ensure staff certification
Provide capacity building support
Establish clear goals
Establish accountabilities
Meet performance needs
Meet development needs
Identify capacity gaps
Roll out training software
Represent NO at strategic fora
Participate in grant community fora
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with national, regional, support office, and global center teams; Work in collaboration with SOs' grant teams; Collaborate with regional RDU; Coordinate with SOs and cross functional teams; Mobilize cross-NO functional support; Liaise with SOs and Regional Finance and Audit managers; Work with Finance, Procurement, and Administration teams
Communication Scope
Effective communication of grant impact
Process & Methodology
Grant management, Project management
Full Job Description
With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories! _Employee Contract Type:_ International Assignment (WVI – Paid via GCLA) Fixed Term (Fixed Term) _Job Description:_ **_Purpose of the position:_** * To lead and manage the National Office Resource Development Unit to drive growth and diversification of grant income (bilateral, multilateral, foundations, GIK non-food items) in accordance with the National Office Resource Development Strategy. * To position WV Chad and ensure productive engagement and retention of grant donors (public and private) through successful grants implementation, effective communication of the impact of grants and strong relationships with partners, institutions, Support Offices and donors * To establish and maintain functional relationships, capacity and collaboration among national, regional, support office and global center teams to effectively grow the grant portfolio, ensure a healthy pipeline to meet programming needs and set targets. * To build the capacity of WV Chad in grant & PNS acquisition and management in coordination with the regional RDU director, and in accordance with the global Fragile Context Initiative and GAM strategic priorities for the growth and management on grants in fragile contexts. _Observe mission and core values of World Vision and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others_ ** _Major Responsibilities:_ ** **_Strategy and Leadership_** _:_ * Lead the revision and roll out of WV Chad grants acquisition and management strategy/Business Plan (for both public and private) in alignment with NO strategy and targets. * In accordance with Global Fragile Context Strategy, GAM processe
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