PSE recruits 01 Grant Director

PSE description :

Pour un Sourire d’Enfant (PSE) – For a Child’s Smile is a non-profit organization founded by Christian and Marie-France des Pallières, operating in Cambodia since 1995. Its mission is to help to help children escape from destitution and lead them to decent, skilled and well-paid jobs.

Recognized by the local authorities, PSE is working in respect of the country, with the Cambodians, and thus supports sustainable development.

Six main programs – adapted to the needs of the children – have been developed: food, health, protection, education & schooling, vocational training and help for families.

PSE helps more than 6,500 children and more than 5,500 graduates from PSE Vocational Training program already have successfully integrated the job market with a real qualified position.

PSE employs more than 600 people in Cambodia (Phnom Penh mainly) and 6 staff at the headquarter in France.  300 volunteers in different countries are actively working on making the organization known, on fundraising donations and sponsorships.

In 2000, PSE was awarded the French Human Rights Prize by the French Republic.

Job description:

Grants management

• Proposals/ Reporting/ Monitoring & Evaluation:The Grants Team serves as the link between the local operational team in Cambodia, the Head of Fundraising in France and our donors. For programs and projects funded by dedicated funds, the Grants Director must guarantee that the operational team’s outcomes align with donor expectations. He/She plays a pivotal role in overseeing the effective monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs), the proactive collection of critical information, and the punctual delivery of reports to donors.
• Write funding proposals and draft logical frameworks, in collaboration with Project/Program Managers and the Head of Fundraising for grant application submissions.
• Ensure donors’ expectations are met by closely monitoring timelines, deliverables, and KPIs, as outlined in donors’ proposals.
• Provide feedback, in collaboration with the Head of Fundraising, on project and program reports to ensure alignment with donors’ expectations.

 

Budget management

• Although the Grants Director does no directly manage projects & programs budgets, he/she is in charge of verifying financial reports and budgets proposal. This role involves providing support to projects and programs managers for tracking and analyzing their expenses.

 

Project Coordination & Development

• Collaborate closely with the leadership to identify new projects.
• Develop a deep understanding of PSE needs to prioritize projects effectively.
• Provide clear guidelines to Project Coordinators and Managers for project planning, including objectives, timelines, operational requirements, budgets, expected outcomes, and KPIs.

 

Capacity Building

• Support to the projects/programs managers in developing project management skills, and in understanding project cycle management. Ensure they have a comprehensive understanding of donors’ expectations regarding KPIs and reporting.
• Animate project workshops twice a year.
• Update and develop projects and programs procedures and documents as needed.

 

Business development

• • Serve as the primary point of contact for local financial donors to maintain strong relationships.
  • Organize visits to potential new donors.