Grants Acquisition and Management (GAM) Unit Manager

Application Process: 

All interested candidates shall apply directly to the below link:

https://careers.wvi.org/jobs/lebanon/field-operations/grants-acquisitio…

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Resource diversification Strategy Development

Lead the development/maintenance and roll out of a Programmes strategy or plan in line with WVL National Office (NO) Strategy

Lead the National Office Programmes unit by ensuring mature leadership by example and by providing capacity building and coaching to each unit team member

To ensure pro-active interaction and coordination with all other WVL departments and field operation teams to maximize synergy effects, support quality design of proposals, as well as facilitate solid and comprehensive grants management and compliance procedures.

Develop in collaboration with the National Office team a Programmes plan, grant forecasting plans and annual growth plan for Relief and development Portfolios in line with WVL strategy

Resource Acquisition/Internal and external liaison

Preposition and engage with internal and external donors/stakeholders based on the Programmes business plan

Develop a Partnership strategy with local and international stakeholders and organizations based on strategic priorities

Engage with Support Offices (SOs) on Programmes strategy objectives

Provide support to the WVL team’s and departments when needed in engaging with and developing individual donor relations

Liaise/partner with Middle East and Eastern Europe (MEER) Resource Development Unit (RDU) for grant lessons learned, capacity building and regional alignments

Grant Management

Supervise Grant Compliance and ensure grants management tools are in place, followed and functional according to standards

Capacity Building of Self and Staff along with Team Management

Familiarize one’s self on WV’s grant processes (i.e. Grant minimum standards and Proposal Pro online tool, and build GAM capacity of/ transfer knowledge to technical and field staff and Field)

Effectively manage the performance of direct reports ensuring performance agreements, regular performance reviews, and annual appraisal are done. Ensure optimization of subordinates’ potentials through coaching, on-the-job training, and capacity building

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Post graduate university degree in social sciences, international development or equivalent
• Knowledge of the Programmes management cycle – design, monitoring and evaluation
• Excellent written & spoken English. Arabic language is preferred
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, representation and negotiation skills;
• Excellent analytical and writing (English) skills
• Sound planning, time management and administrative skills
• Ability to work under pressure, in a team, and for long hours if required
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PPT and DB Software
• Strong interest and understanding of issues related to poverty, civil society, health, child & youth development and humanitarian and emergency affairs
• High sense of responsibility and attention to detail
• Proven track record of coaching and capacity building
• Cross cultural sensitivity and thorough understanding of the local context, cultural and political situation
• Knowledge of several donor regulations
• 5 years of experience in Grants Acquisition and Management
• Experience in working in culturally diverse setting
• Experience in working in Humanitarian and/or development
• Full commitment to World Vision’s core values and mission statement.
• Full adherence to World Vision Lebanon Child Protection, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies.
• Full adherence to security protocols
• Motivated and goal orientated
• Ability to work both autonomously and in a team
• MA degree in social sciences, international development or equivalent is preferred
• The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.