We are looking for a Program Development Manager (PDM) to develop new programs, build coalitions and mobilize resources/funding in the area of Civic Rights in a Digital Age.
Responsibilities / result areas
Assures donor funding through target
Realizes Hivos income from institutional donors in line with strategy and targets through development of new programs and projects in the impact area Civic Rights in a Digital Age.
Indicator: Meeting financial target
Create investment opportunities
Scouts and plans for the capture of program opportunities.
Indicator: Number of leads generated.
Donor account management
Develops and maintains relationships of donor intimacy with key funders.
Indicator: Ensure Hivos is a preferred supplier of key donors.
Partnership building and management
Develops appropriate and interesting partnerships for proposal development. Builds and maintains relationships with partners and donors.
Indicator: Number and quality of strategic business development partnerships.
Viable program propositions
Develops winning proposals and donor propositions.
Indicator: Number of proposals donor approved.
Project management
Manages business development processes.
Indicator: Positive appreciation team members of project implementation.
Requirements
- At least 5-7 years of relevant experience and expertise working on program/proposal development and fundraising for NGOs.
- Substantial experience and proven success in program development and fundraising in the field of civic rights, human rights, freedom of expression and civic engagement in Latin America. Global experience is also strong preference and advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in identifying and collaborating with strong and capable partner organizations and groups within the development field.
- Possesses strong organizational, coordination and management skills and is able to manage (complex) calls for proposals with (large) consortiums across regions.
- Experienced proposal writer, preferably in a multi-actor, multi-regional context, able to put together successfully funded, high quality and well-designed programs.
- Understands the donor landscape in the area of civic rights, how to gather donor intelligence in order to improve donor account management, with already established donor networks at both regional and global levels.
- In-depth understanding of the Latin America region’s political, cultural & social environment, including a strong understanding the NGO environment, the network of organizations and groups working in a similar field, and the programming needs and gaps under the theme civic rights.
- Understand the spirit of Human Rights and uphold its values.
- Excellent command of Spanish and English and outstanding writing / presentation skills.
- Enterprising personality and outstanding team player. Easy to work with, excellent networking and communications skills to achieve the best possible results.
- Level skills: cooperation, influence, leadership.
- Job skills: enterprise, creativity, networking, team player, priority management.
What we offer
We offer a stimulating work environment in a professional international organization with very dedicated staff. We offer a national contract based on Hivos local labor conditions, with a remuneration commensurate with the experience and expertise. Contract renewable depending on performance.
Want to apply?
You are welcome to submit your application on the apply button. You must submit both a letter of motivation and resume/CV (3 pages maximum) in English before August 07th, 2022. Candidates are highly encouraged to provide a clear track record in their CV that matches the requirements of the position elaborated above.