GAM Unit Manager

Job Description

With over 70 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 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children?s life stories!Employee Contract Type:Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Major Responsibilities:Resource diversification Strategy Development (20%)Lead the development/maintenance and roll out of a Grant Acquisition and Management (GAM) strategy or plan in line with WVL National Office (NO) StrategyLead the development in consultation with the SLT of a donor engagement plan in alignment with the GAM business plan.Ensure pro-active interaction and coordination with all other WVL departments and field operation teams to maximize synergy effects, support quality design of proposals, as well as facilitate solid and comprehensive grants management and compliance procedures.Develop in collaboration with the National Office team a GAM Business Plan, grant forecasting plans and annual growth plan for Relief and development Portfolios in line with WVL strategy on annual basis, and ensure its implementationLead with the Senior Leadership members (National Director, PDQ Director, Field Operations director) and technical and advocacy teams pre-positioning efforts and strategy for current and potential donorsResource Acquisition/ Internal and External liaison (20%)Preposition and engage with internal and external donors/stakeholders based on the GAM business planEngage with Support Offices (SOs)/DMT on GAM strategy objectivesProvide support to the WVL team?s and departments when needed in engaging with and developing individual donor relationsLiaise/partner with Middle East and Eastern Europe (MEER) Resource Development Unit (RDU) for grant lessons learned, capacity building and regional alignmentsLead/Support GAM team in the development and submission of new grantsFacilitate Go-No-Go decisions for new grants and opportunitiesLead on the development and/or review of Grant Acquisition business processes. Liaise with different department to ensure adequate implementation.Grant Management (15%)Supervise Grant Compliance and ensure grants management tools are in place, followed and functional according to standardsGrants reporting (and other requirements) is up to date and timely in line with donor expectations and deadlinesEnsuring that grant management processes are adhered to in coordination with other departmentsPartnerships Management (10%)Ensuring that the partnering guidelines are in place and rolled out to all departmentsProvide support to operations team to ensure compliance to the partnering process for all partnershipsLaunch and manage the partnering Expression of Interest on a semi-annual basisLiaise with different departments (Field Ops team and tech team) to complete the preparatory work prior to finalizing the partnership agreementsTeam Management (20%)Effectively manage the performance of direct reports ensuring performance agreements, regular performance reviews, and annual appraisal are done.Ensure optimization of subordinates? potentials through coaching, on-the-job training, and capacity buildingPerform other duties as required (5%)Attend and participate in WVL?s spiritual nurture and other organizational events.Responsible of own security and actively contribute to a positive security culture.Report CP incidents as per the safeguarding policy guidelines.Abide by the security policies and procedures and report any incidents or breaches to line manager and / or security manager.Perform other duties as assigned by Line Manager.Knowledge/Qualifications for the role:Post graduate university degree in social sciences, international development or equivalentExcellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PPT and DB Software5 years of experience in Grants Acquisition and Management (senior GAM role and/or similar position)Experience in team managementExcellent understanding of the donor environment in the current contextStrong network and relationship with existing donors in the contextKnowledge of the program management cycle ? design, monitoring and evaluationKnowledge of the nexus approach and social behavior change programmingExcellent communication, interpersonal, representation and negotiation skills;Excellent analytical and writing (English) skillsSound planning, time management and administrative skillsAbility to work under pressure, in a team, and for long hours if requiredHigh sense of responsibility and attention to detailProven track record of coaching and capacity buildingApplicant Types Accepted:Local Applicants Only

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