Jobs at World Vision in Uganda- Associate Director

Job Title: Associate Director - Business Development (Uganda), , , Uganda
Closing Date: Monday, 06 August 2012

Use your experience in fundraising and grants management to be part of a leading organization dedicated to improving the lives of children living in poverty.

World Vision (WV) is a global network of over 40,000 people committed to enhancing the well-being of children everywhere by empowering families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The Associate Director - Business Development, WV Uganda will provide leadership to the resource acquisition unit and oversee/ coordinate the implementation of World Vision Uganda resource acquisition strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

    Plan an innovative vision for new business initiatives.
    Work with the Programme Development Division (PDD) team in the review, modification and updating of the existing resource acquisition strategy.
    Visit Donor offices and speak with Donor representatives to promote WV Uganda (WVU) strategic priorities, integrated programming and gather intelligence on new opportunities and trends that align to World Vision strategic priorities.
    Identify both INGO and NGO partners with WVU aligned vision and establish relationship for pre-positioning to grants.
    Identify key P3 (Public-Private Partnership) partners and establish relationships with them for pre-positioning and programming integration.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

    Bachelor's Degree Marketing, Development studies or related field.
    5 years practical experience in fund raising, grants management and/or marketing.
    At least three years of experience in program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
    Training, facilitation and coordination skills.

Could you fulfill this vital, challenging and rewarding role and be part of this life-enriching experience?


How to apply:
For specific details regarding the position, please refer to the full description and apply online by the closing date. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.

Deadline: 6th August 2012