Avis de recrutement : Plan International recrute un(e) Responsable des subventions et du développement commercial, Burkina Faso.

 

 

 

 

 

PURPOSE

This post is to ensure effective wining proposal development and donor compliance in project implementation and reporting while optimizing grants performance records from specific donors in coordination with programme implementation & technical teams. The incumbent will support the achievement of country fundraising targets.

Dimensions of the Role

  • Member of Country Management Team (CMT);
  • Reports to Country Direcotor on funding opportunities, proposal development and reports to NOs and donors;
  • Works closely with Programme and technical teams toward the development of quality proposals and reports;
  • Ensures compliance with donor requirements in project implementation and reports to donors;
  • Manages and oversees the performance of a Grants Coordinator.

Key relationships

  • Member of the Country Management Team (CMT);
  • Reports to the Country Director;
  • Supervises a Grants Coordinator;
  • The Programme Implementation and technical teams are key colleagues with this post-holder;
  • Country Director and Country Management Team to make decisions on major issues related to fund raising and donor compliance;
  • Specialists and Project Managers to provide feedback on concepts/ideas, contribute in proposals and provide quality and timely reports;
  • Regularly inform and assist the Country Director in identifying and responding to funding opportunities;
  • Excellent working relationships with colleagues and partners.

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent understanding of management of big donor grants
  • Excellent understanding of financial tracking and project cost control processes
  • Good understanding of EU, EC, CIDA, DFID and other key donors’ procedures and requirements in securing grants funding
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Good understanding of project logical framework and monitoring and evaluation systems
  • Excellent understanding of developmental issues in Burkina Faso and globally
  • Good understanding of fundraising opportunities and mapping out strategies to secure donor grants
  • Innovative, practical and field oriented for the implementation of grants projects
  • Good knowledge in budget preparations and management
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Computer proficiency in the use of information technology especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet
  • Ability to prioritize/handles large volume of work and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to properly document and proficiency in filing documents
  • Humble, respectful and able to work calmly under pressure
  • Flexibility and accountability, and respect for deadlines
  • Committed to the defence of the rights of children, social justice, and gender issues
  • Creates strong sense of purpose within team and to stakeholders
  • Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behaviour
  • Focuses on results

Desirable

  • Experience of working with children and communities and managing child-related program and projects.

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