Organization: World Vision
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 28 Jun 2015
The Advocacy Resource Development Advisor works to co-design and implement the global advocacy resource acquisition strategy in partnership with relevant stakeholders and in close alignment and coordination with GAM (Grant Acquisition and Management) and advocacy structures. S/he will serve as a key contributor of advocacy technical content for pre-positioning, bid preparation and submission of proposals to Foundations, Bi-lateral and Multi-lateral organizations, and Corporations. S/he will coordinate the technical support to National and Regional Offices for successful grant acquisition. The Advocacy Resource Development Advisor will be responsible for on-going identification of potential advocacy grant opportunities both as stand-alone and integrated in other sectorial grants e.g. Child Protection, Women and Girls empowerment, Health-nutrition and food security, child and youth participation education, Fragile Contexts. S/he shall have a depth and breadth of technical expertise and experience in grant acquisition with a good grasp of advocacy. S/he should exhibit excellent grant writing ability, strong interpersonal and professional skills to relate to a very diverse pool of internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate a high record of funds raised through grants. Strong experience on strategic influence and networking as well as remote working is required. Experience in social investments type of projects is desired.
We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- On-going identification of grant opportunities to meet advocacy objectives integrated with priority sectors.
- Develop concept notes and proposals for funding of key advocacy initiatives.
- Determining and prioritizing opportunities for support to National and Regional teams, leading to quantifiable funding outcomes.
- Provide technical expertise on grant writing and grant management to staff and stakeholders, including needs assessments, program design, start-up, phase-in, phase-out, communications, reporting, monitoring and evaluation of advocacy activities.
- Ensure donors technical approaches that contain advocacy components and strategies are known by the National Office (NO) leaders and influence NO strategies.
- Identify opportunities for key staff to participate in global and regional technical or advocacy specific fora to influence donor development strategies.
- Provide leadership and coordination in the development, dissemination and promotion of grant strategies, standards and tools for advocacy integrating in programming and stand alone.
- Collaborate with SO (Support Offices) IPG (International Programs Group) and Advocacy teams to develop and conduct training in advocacy integration in concept notes and grant proposals.
- Develop reporting and evaluation processes for performance management of grants.
- Maintain a current, accurate and comprehensive list of prospective funding organizations and status of advocacy grants.
- Work with appropriate staff in NO (National Office) and RO (Regional Office) to gather data for evaluation and reporting requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Masters degree on international development, business development and/or advocacy.
- Deep knowledge and experience on grant acquisition, program management and advocacy.
- Strong communication skills, particularly advanced grant writing skills, report writing skills for a variety of donors.
- Demonstrated fundraising success in foundation, bilateral and multilateral organizations, and/or government and corporate grants.
- Ability to build relationships cross-culturally and with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to multi-task and execute through and across different layers within the organization.
- Ability to review the work products of others to ensure conformance to standards.
- Ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information and to prepare reports and correspondence.
- Strong networking skills and experience working virtually using effective technological tools. Experience and expertise on donor requirements from bilateral/multilateral organizations and foundations.
- Proven ability to manage and track multiple prospects and funders.
- Ability to work effectively independently, and as a part of multiple teams, in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
- Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational skills with the ability to quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks and short deadlines.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters.
- Excellent English language command and professional knowledge of Spanish or French is desired.
- Availability to travel at least 30% of the time.
How to apply:
If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfill this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children, we"d love to hear from you.
Find the full description and apply onlineby the closing date 28-Jun-15.For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.
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