- Company: Plan International
- Location: Uganda
- State: Uganda
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Sales Jobs in Uganda
Job Description
The BDM masterminds the design and implementation of PIU’s fundraising plan and must therefore be a skilled strategist, as well as bringing significant technical experience and skill in communications (including excellent proposal writing skills) and business development. S/he is responsible for both the quality and effectiveness of PIU’s funding proposals. This position is directly responsible for achieving fundraising targets of €16 million annually. The key challenge for this position is to secure targeted funding, within the timelines required for effective cash-flow management, but at the same time ensuring that the priorities and requirements of donors are aligned with the PIU Country Strategy, and that receipt of a grant will not take the organisation off track.
This requires the job holder to: • Have an outstanding ability to think strategically and conceptually, managing multiple different interests and developing a portfolio of fully funded projects that will collectively achieve PIU’s strategic goals • Demonstrate highly effective influencing and negotiation skills, building strong relationships of mutual trust with National Offices and prospective donors and clarifying the common agenda • Convene and lead proposal development teams drawn from across the organisation, managing, motivating and inspiring them to develop high quality proposals on time and to standard
Essential Knowledge • Master’s degree, or equivalent practical experience, in interdisciplinary areas within human rights, international development and program leadership. • Extensive demonstrable experience in managing multi and bilateral donor funded grants/contracts and other fund sources in a senior management role. • Proven experience in grant and financial management in NGOs and preferably also in emergencies. • Extensive experience in developing proposal and budget formulation • Understanding of multiple donor policies and procedures particularly ECHO, OFDA, Start Network, DEC, DFATD, SIDA, DFID, USAID, EC and UN Agencies • Ability to undertake strategic and programme planning • Proven ability to maintain strong NO/donor relations • Proven experience in developing grant management procedures during an emergency response • Proven experience of incorporating gender issues in to funding submissions. • Strong understanding of gender equality programs and meaningful child participation. • Knowledge of development challenges and contexts in Uganda, in particular in child rights, girl’s rights and child protection. • Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and supportively without the need for close supervision. • Familiarity with various donor guidelines and requirements. • Proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet).
Skills • Strong project management and planning skills • Ability to work effectively with diverse international and national teams and with complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform. • Coordination, leadership and interpersonal skills. • Able to communicate clearly and strategically with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of Plan. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills. • Strong capacity building/training/coaching/mentoring skills with communities and internal and external staff
