Vaga Servisu : RESOURCE MOBILIZATION ASSOCIATE Iha WVTL

Job Vacancy/Vaga Servisu 

 

Closing date is 19 September 2012 at 5:00 pm

World Vision Timor Leste, a non-profit Christian Humanitarian Organization, committed to working with the poor and vulnerable, is seeking qualified national staff to fill the following vacant positions:  

RESOURCE MOBILIZATION ASSOCIATE
 

Purpose of position:

The Resource Mobilization Associate will be responsible for supporting the Resource Mobilization Officer/Manager in the acquisition and maintenance of new and existing donor funding, including grants, World Vision Private Non-Sponsorship (PNS) and corporate funding. The Resource Mobilization Associate will also support relationship building with donors, communication of project related information and reporting, and achievement of an effective project management cycle.

The Resource Mobilization Associate is accountable for:

q  Support to grant proposal writing in partnership with Area Programs and the PD Technical staff

q  Support to Resource Mobilization Officer/Manager in maintaining the WVTL Project Master with existing projects, pipeline funding and prospected resource opportunities (regular updating)

q  Updating project documents and information onto the WV Horizon database

q  Support to identification of potential new donors and available funding opportunities for WVTL

q  Handling requests for sending project related information and pictures to donors

q  Working closely together with other departments (PD, Communications) and sharing information effectively for the production of programme overviews, collaterals, etc.

q  Coordination and follow up with DME department and Area Managers to ensure timely document submission for Semi-Annual and Annual Reports

Role Dimension/Description

·         Assist with the writing of grant project proposals

·         Identify potential local donors for future funding

·         Review semi-annual and annual reports and provide feedback for improvement from a grants compliance perspective to Horizon Work Product Editors/Creators

·         Coordinate donor requests among departments and Area Programs

·         Support the development of Ministry Priority strategies and the National Growth Strategy

·         Maintain WV Project Master and Funding databases.

·         Undertake regular field trips throughout the year, spending approximately equal time across all 3 field locations.

·         Attend and contribute to spiritual and team devotions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: (The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training.)
Education		Bachelor degree of international development, social science, business management or related fields	Essential
Knowledge		Facilitation and coordination skills	Essential
		Excellent interpersonal communication skill, and ability to work closely and supportively within a team	Essential
		Understanding of basic development principles	Essential
		Good analytical/problem solving skills and an eye for detail	Essential
		Proficiency in English (especially reading and writing)	Essential
		Fluent in Tetum	Essential
		Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel)	Essential
Experience		At least 1year experience in program/project planning and/or design, monitoring and evaluation	Essential
		Prior experience in working in the development (NGO or UN) context	Essential
Attitude		Commitment to life-long learning	Essential
		Flexible and ability to adapt	Essential
		Can work on tasks independently	Essential
		Commitment to and understanding of transformational development among the poor	Essential
		Exhibits gentleness, humbleness, and patience	Desired
	Work Environment	Be willing to work in a team environment and travel and stay overnight at project sites.

·         For more information and detailed position descriptions, please refer to our bulletin boards in World Vision Offices in Aileu, Baucau, Bobonaro and Dili. 

·         Applicants should submit an application letter, CV and other documents to: HR Department, World Vision Timor Leste, Av. Dos Direitos Humanos Estrada de Bidau, Bidau Mota Claran, Dili Bidau, Dili or branch office in Bobonaro, Baucau & Aileu or you can send your CV to email address: Jose_daCosta@wvi.org

·         Only short listed candidates will be notified and applications will not be returned.

For more information on Job Description or any question related, please contacted World Vision Office via phone:

World Vision Timor Leste is committed to the principles of workplace diversity.

Women are encouraged to apply.

                       

Closing date is 19 September 2012 at 5:00 pm