MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

% of time

Activity

End Results

35%

Proposal Development

· Develop high-quality proposals, including narratives, logical frameworks, budgets, and budget narratives in collaboration with technical teams, both prior to and following the release of donor calls.

· Ensure proposals meet donor guidelines, are technically sound, and are submitted in Level IV English fluency.

· Support technical teams by providing training and guidance on proposal development processes.

· Increased volume of competitive proposals submitted.

· Higher proposal approval rates due to improved quality.

· Strengthened internal capacity and consistency in proposal development.

20%

Local Fundraising & Private Sector Engagement

· Identify and engage local private sector actors, foundations, philanthropists, and high-net-worth individuals by conducting regular landscape scans to uncover strategic local funding opportunities.

· Cultivate and steward donor relationships through personalized engagement, regular communication, and shared learning opportunities.

· Collaborate with internal teams to package and share impact stories, success cases, and capability briefs that demonstrate WVR’s value proposition.

· Lead the design and implementation of local fundraising campaigns (e.g., staff giving, school drives, professional networks).

· Co-create shared-value CSR initiatives with companies (e.g., bank foundations, telecom CSR units).
• Build and maintain fundraising materials, local donor profiles, and pitch decks.

· Actively represent WVR in technical working groups, donor forums, sector platforms, and regional/national events to raise visibility and positioning.

· Coordinate pre-positioning efforts with Support Offices (SOs) and strategic partners for in-country and multi-country opportunities.

· Support the development and implementation of the local Donor Engagement Plan and maintain relationship maps for key donors and implementing partners.

· Diversified and increased local funding base.

· Strengthened partnerships with private sector and local communities.

· Enhanced local ownership and visibility.

10%

Prepositioning and Networking

· Participate in technical working groups, donor meetings, and collaborative platforms with INGOs and local partners to strategically position WVR for upcoming opportunities.

· Ensure WVR is informed of funding pipelines through early engagement, intelligence gathering, and coordinated internal positioning.

· Strengthen connections with local NGOs and INGOs through intentional participation in networking events and collaborative initiatives.

· WVR is well-positioned for upcoming funding opportunities.

· Increased collaboration with potential implementing partners.

· Timely identification and pursuit of strategic opportunities.

10%

Building Partnerships

· Establish and maintain formal partnerships with Government ministries, UN agencies, NGOs, research institutes, and private sector actors.

· Engage national-level institutions to build a base of potential local partners for collaborative programming and co-funding opportunities.

· Expanded partnership base supporting co-implementation and co-funding.

· Enhanced program relevance, credibility, and reach.

· Diversified funding sources through joint initiatives.

10%

Internal Coordination and Reporting

· Collaborate with the RD Manager and technical leads to ensure consistent messaging and coordinated engagement with donors.

· Regularly update the GAM tracker with new opportunities and current positioning efforts.

· Contribute to the development of quarterly GAM reports for regional submission and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) updates.

· Collaborate with the Operations and Communications teams to develop compelling capability statements, document best-practice case stories, and produce project fact sheets to support strategic positioning and donor engagement.

· Improved internal alignment and information sharing.

· Accurate and up-to-date tracking of funding pipelines and donor engagement activities.

· Strengthened visibility and positioning tools for external engagement.

10%

Donor Intelligence and Performance Tracking

· Leverage tools like Devex, FundsforNGOs, and Foundation Directory to monitor trends, track local opportunities, and forecast funding.

· Track engagement metrics including the number of donor touchpoints, win rates, and follow-on grants to inform strategic decision-making.

· Informed and strategic donor targeting.

· Data-driven decision-making and adaptive planning.

· Increased efficiency and effectiveness in resource mobilization.

5%

Other Duties

· Participate in National Office events and meetings.

· Perform other responsibilities as assigned by line management.

· Active contribution to organizational culture, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

· Flexibility and responsiveness to emerging priorities and strategic initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience

· Strong understanding of bilateral, multilateral, UN, and private donor requirements, including compliance frameworks for both international grants and local funding sources such as CSR contributions and foundation giving.

· Proven track record in securing and managing large-scale donor-funded projects, as well as initiating and delivering successful local fundraising initiatives through corporate partnerships, high-net-worth individuals, or community-based campaigns.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Level 5 English fluency), with the ability to craft compelling proposals, concept notes, donor pitches, fundraising appeals, and case statements tailored for both global and local audiences.

· Strong communication, public speaking, and networking abilities across sectors—including government, private sector, NGOs, and local communities—with a demonstrated ability to cultivate and sustain strategic partnerships.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with proposal development tools and donor intelligence platforms (e.g., Devex, FundsforNGOs, Foundation Directory).

· Effective cross-functional coordination skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical, operational, communications, and donor-facing teams, while aligning internal capacity with fundraising goals.

Required Education,

training, license,

registration, and

certification

· Master’s Degree in International Development, Economics, Social Sciences, or a related field.

· At least 5 years’ experience in proposal design and development for public donors

· Experience managing local donors or UN-funded programs preferred.

Preferred Knowledge

and Qualifications

· Proven expertise in leading successful proposal development for major institutional and local donors with strong command of logical frameworks, theory of change, and results-based management.

· Solid understanding of donor landscapes and trends, including use of platforms like Devex and FundsforNGOs for intelligence gathering.

· Strategic donor engagement, relationship cultivation, and representation in policy and donor platforms.

· Grant compliance and the project lifecycle, with the ability to align cross-sectoral programs in health, WASH, livelihoods, and climate resilience to funding priorities.

· Excellent writing and communication skills in English, with the capacity to craft donor briefs, case studies, and success stories.

· Capacity-building skills, a Master’s degree in a relevant field, proficiency in Microsoft Office and project design tools, and a demonstrated ability to work effectively in faith-based, cross-cultural environments.

Travel and/or

Work Environment

Requirement

Travel to the field is necessary

Physical

Requirements

None

Language

Requirements

Proficiency in English