Posted Jan 03, 2017 2 views
POSITION TITLE: Sr. Grants Officer
DEPARTMENT: Program
RESPONSIBLE TO: Country Manager
COUNTRY PROGRAM MISSION
The American Refugee Committee (ARC) is an entrepreneurial humanitarian organization that assists its beneficiaries to move from vulnerability to resilience, from impoverishment to well-being, and from exclusion to inclusion.
Since 2002 ARC has been providing humanitarian relief and development assistance in Pakistan through meaningful engagement with communities, innovative human-centered programs, and rigorous attention to outcomes. ARC provides multi-sectorial programs that include primary and reproductive health, SGBV , water and sanitation, shelter, and emergency response.
PURPOSE and MAIN OBJECTIVES
The main purpose of this position is to collaborate with ARC teams to implement overall fundraising goals and identify fundraising opportunities and researches new prospects. The position holder will also be responsible to ensure that high-quality; accurate reports and proposals are submitted to donors/partners on time, research and assessments tasks, and capacity building activities are managed properly.
SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES
1. Design, update donor mapping sheet, funding strategy in line with program strategy and ARC expansion strategy.
2. Identifies fundraising opportunities and skim through Request for Proposals RFPs.
3. Researching, conceptualizing, writing, and organizing ideas into a complete proposal that addresses the needs of beneficiaries and requirements of the donor agencies.
4. Ensure that global standards (such as SPHERE, HAP-I, People in Aid, etc.) and donor requirements are incorporated into all relevant Proposals.
5. Take the lead role in development of Concept Papers, Expression of Interests and Proposals in relation to ARC Thematic Areas for donor agencies, government departmentswhile making sure that technical and financial proposals are in compliance with donor’s guidelines and ARC policies.
6. Develop, update and maintain a repository of research articles, reports and trend analysis in terms of hard and soft copy documents.
7. Arrange meetings with prospective donors for identification of new opportunities.
8. Prepare donor reports and ensure that quality reports are submitted to donors while observing timelines.
9. Attend donor coordination & cluster meetings and other events regarding promotions or funding opportunities and present ARC Pakistan program.
10. Design and conduct capacity building activities for staff and partners in resource mobilization and proposal development.
11. Develop documentaries, promotional material and publications and prepare information, material and updates for ARC website
12. Any other task assigned by Supervisor/Sr. Management
DELIVERABLES and TIMELINE
§ Concept Notes, Proposals and Reports on regular basis
§ Research and assessments (need based)
§ Resource identification on regular basis
KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES
§ Proven ability to coordinate and manage work appropriately
§ High ethical standards
§ Ability to navigate complex situations with diplomacy
§ Ability to take initiative; be resourceful and innovative
§ Ability to work under stress and with tight deadlines
§ Proactive approach with excellent follow up.
§ Must be a team player.
QUALIFICATIONS& Skills
- Master in Development Studies or Social Sciences.
- 5years’ experience in INGOs/UN in similar capacity.
- Very Strong MS word, Excel and Power Point formatting and composing, proofreading and editorial skills.
- Excellent communication and report writing skills in English (verbal and written).
Job Details
American Refugee Committee
Not for Profit Organization Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief
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