Société recrute 01 Programme Funding Manager

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

-> University degree in either International development, International Relations, International Management, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field

-> 5-8 years experience in Bilateral, Corporate, Mulitilateral, Philanthropy Fundraising/Business development /Grant making in a Corporate or Non-Governmental Organisation.

-> High Proficiency (oral and written) in English language.

-> Ability to write and speak both English and French is an added advantage.

-> This role requires 5-8 years in Grants, major donor fundraising and corporate management setting dealing with senior management. Experience in microfinance or financial institutions, humanitarian, international development. Able to work in complex corporate culture and financial systems and ensure procedures internally and with third parties are well documented, monitored and executed. Creative and helpful at problem solving for both VFI and MFI’s. Able to work well with granting agencies, Support Offices, MFIs, and other VFI groups.

-> Candidate must have the permit/authority to work in the Country of residence in the case of foreign nationals requesting to be recruited in the placement Country.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

-> Excellent management, communication, and relationship-building skills; must lead through influence and establish effective working relationships within MFIs in the region, external partners, Agencies and Leaders in the Microenterprise development field.

-> International Management/Relations experience is an important asset, particularly in emerging/developing countries.

-> Knowledge of the microfinance sector and rural micro-financing is key.

-> Demonstrated good judgment and cultural sensitivity.

-> Creates processes with greater efficiency in mind, eliminating bureaucracy wherever possible.

-> Able to travel to remote areas where MFI’s work and internationally.

-> Effective coach, able to train people in VisionFund policies and procedures formally and informally.

-> Must be able to simultaneously manage multiple priorities and projects; ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships effectively.

-> Team players characteristics and flexibility on working hours to connect with people within wide time-zone differences is required.

-> Experience working with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) with rural operational programs in Sub-Sahara Africa.

-> Hands on experience in project management, Business development, fundraising and/or Resource Acquisition for either NGO’s, businesses and Strong situational analytical skills will be desirable. Experience taking part of project designs, baseline and end line evaluations.

Work Environment/Travel:

-> The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% or more of the time.