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Key Responsibilities:
World Vision seeks a full-time Business Development Specialist for the Ukraine Crisis Response (UCR), based in Kyiv Ukraine.
In response to the current crisis, WV provides gender-sensitive, coordinated assistance to limit the loss of life and mitigate human suffering in affected communities.
To achieve this goal, the Ukraine Crisis Response (UCR) implements Livelihood and Early Recovery, Child Protection and MHPSS, cash and NFI programming.
The Business Development Specialist leads the fundraising efforts of WVUCR, exploring and accessing new avenues for funding for future growth and financial sustainability of WV’s programme in Ukraine. The focus includes facilitation of proactive donor engagement towards relationship building to ensure continuation of existing and identification of new and sustainable funding sources (e.g. from institutional donors (including EU, GIZ, USAID/BHA, UN, etc.).
Provide positioning expertise by working with WV UCR field teams, Support Offices and partner organisations in building strategic relationships.
The Business Development Specialist will lead the development of high-quality project proposals and other key documents to donors. He/she will be the main proposal writer, also responsible for coordination of inputs from other departments as necessary.
Key responsibilities:
I. Strategic Development
Monitor donors’ strategies and priorities to anticipate calls for proposals and identify opportunities for submission.Engage with identified donors to understand their perception of current programming and identify areas of interests for targeted fundraising efforts in Ukraine;Monitor research and development initiatives of other organizations, including INGOs, UNs and government to spot trends in the development sector which need to be considered to develop competitive proposals.Lead the development of WVUCR’s grant acquisition business plan, which includes short- and long-term fundraising strategies, and partnership mapping.II. Relationship Management
Build WV external profile and influence relevant decision makers in donors, and key international organizations.Develop and maintain excellent and active relationship with new and repeat donors and strategic partners in country.Facilitate donor intel gathering, analysis and sharing across WVUCR leadership as well as with Support Offices, EUREP, GC DMT and the Region. Develop detailed positioning activities and objectives. Facilitate and support such agreed positioning activities and ensure follow up by respective departments.II. Capacity Building
Facilitate or provide training on priority donor and grants development specifics to the grants acquisition team, technical advisors, and other program support staff regarding proposal writing, learn of and utilize World Visions Grant Acquisition training tools such as ProposalPro3. Support GAM team in facilitation of project start-up workshops by sharing grant compliance requirements.IV. Proposal Development
Generation of new projects: Lead proposal writing to institutional donors in accordance with WV policy for grants and acquisition, RASCI, and tools (Grant Risk Assessment, Go No-Go process, Proposal Development plan, call for proposal checklist, project development monitoring tool, etc.) and including the development of logical frameworks, MEAL plan, technical approach narrative, planning, staffing and budgeting.Renewal of existing projects as appropriateCoordinate and collaborate with technical team, MEAL, Partnership and Operations Departments to ensure their inputs are duly reflected in proposals to ensure quality project design.When required, identify appropriate/competitive teaming arrangements (consortiums, multi-country projects…) and facilitate negotiations with local and international partners and respective Support Offices.Manage coordination, communication, and inputs from potential subs and consortium members during consortia establishment for quality and participatory proposal development.Be responsible for the final quality assurance of the proposal/concept note before submission. Ensure needed sign off from respective Support Offices is obtained.Ensure best practices are applied and high-quality systems and processes for grant acquisition are maintained, as well as systems for Acquisition Knowledge Management to meet organizational needs and standards.V. Others
• Participated in devotional and staff meetings.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by direct supervisor
Qualifications:
Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification
University degree or equivalent in relevant fields of study such as International Development, Political Relations, Economics, Sociology, or another related field.Strategic planning and business plan development skills.Strong inter-personal communication skills.Strong presentation and negotiation skills.Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to identify trends and funding opportunities.Required Professional Experience
At least 5 years of experience in fundraising, strategic grant acquisition and management in the non-profit sector.Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to identify trends and funding opportunities.Knowledge of proposal and budget requirements and regulations of major donors including the FCDO, ECHO, BHA/USAID, GAC, DEC, EU, GIZ, UN (WFP/OCHA) agencies and other government relief and development institutions.Must have experience in successful grant writing of major donors.Familiarity with humanitarian codes, minimum standards, principles, and practice.Experienced in liaising, partnering and secure fundings from the private sector is a strong asset. Familiarity with technical frameworks for Livelihood and Economic recovery, Child Protection, Protection and gender equality development aids that aim to strengthen women's and youth's leadership and participation, increasing community resilience in a fragile context.Experience in providing advisory/mentoring and coaching diverse teams of professionals.Ability to work with a reasonably level of comfort in high tension and high security risk situations.Required Language(s)
Fluent written and spoken English, Knowledge of Ukrainian an asset.Required travel and/or work environment accommodations
Up to 30% of local and international travel.Position’s physical requirements
Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to 30% of the time.Preferred Experience, Knowledge and/or other Qualifications
• Prior experience in the region and knowledge of local context
• Prior experience in World Vision is an advantage
• Knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian language is an advantage
Last date to apply: 15th January 2025
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local and International Applicants (IA's) Accepted