JOB ADVERT: PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
FXB Rwanda is a Rwandan Local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) created in February 2012. It is affiliated to FXB International; an international NGO created in 1989, whose mission is to fight poverty and HIV/AIDS. FXB Rwanda is recruiting one (1) competent and dynamic Rwandan national to fill the position of Project Development Officer, we hope that the position will offer unique career development opportunities for the successful candidate.
Position title: Project Development Officer
Reports to: Executive Director
Job location: Coordination Office, Ruyenzi-Kamonyi
Contract Period: One-year renewable based on performance
JOB PURPOSE
The Project Development Officer (PDO) oversees the program development activities in the organisation. The PDO spearheads and coordinates the activities of the business development, through its matrix updating and project proposal writing, works on donor and stakeholder communication and management, provides administrative assistance, assists to the human resources processes, closely works and assists the communications department, and offers the support to MEL department.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Program Design and Development
- Regularly track and evaluate the available funding opportunities including Request For Proposals (RFPs), Request For Applications (RFAs), Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), among others, and make recommendations on which to take actions and respond to;
- Coordinate teams in the process of responding to the funding requests to plan and effectively carryout the proposal development process, development of concept notes, and letters of interest among others; by supporting the coordination and implication of technical staff, ensuring regular communication and updating members throughout the process.
- Develop and strengthen partnerships for Joint Proposal Writing, especially with experienced and credible organizations in/out of the country;
- Participate in the meetings aiming at opportunities detailing and business development;
- Produce business development plans, strategies, and reports, reflecting the trends in the sector;
- Monitor the submitted proposals/concept notes by tracking the progress, and maintain the relationship with the donor/partner throughout by providing any requested information/document on time;
- Collaborate with the implementation team in the proper execution for the awarded projects.
Donor/Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the technical focal person for partners/donors, managing back and forth communications;
- Provide inputs and support to the program management and communications teams to communicate and market the organization’s vision and projects’ impacts internally and externally;
- Represent FXB Rwanda in meetings organized by partners / donors where necessary;
- Work with concerned management personnel to organize and conduct partnership events.
Administrative Support and other responsibilities
- Provide support in the development and updating of organizational technical documents, including but not limited to the strategic plan, organizational profile and factsheets;
- Develop semestrial and annual organization achievements reports and action plans to donors and stakeholders;
- Liaise with concerned departments for timely development and publication the organization’s quarterly newsletters, semestrial and annual reports;
- Provide support in the development and review of presentations, correspondence letters, MoUs for the Senior Management Team;
- Contribute to the development of the program’s progress reports, action plans, MEL documents and related deliverables;
- Working with Finance and Operations Department and provide the support in human resources activities, including recruitment processes;
- Fulfill other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS
- Minimum of a bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Project Management or related field;
- At least 5 years of experience in program design and coordinating development of large-scale or strategic proposals, including the development of multi-million-dollar project budgets;
- Proven record in producing winning bids and proposals for institutional donors, corporations and others;
- Experience with USAID, UN or EU funded project development and/or implementation is an advantage;
- A combined minimum of 3 years in project management would be an advantage;
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage deadlines, to manage others and to work independently;
- Excellent interpersonal and listening skills. Ability to interact with all levels of staff in a professional manner;
- Ability to read and interpret documents and ability to sit at a computer and operate a keyboard;
- Excellent writing and editing skills, reporting, budget development and presentation and communication skills;
- Experience in presenting project information to donors and partners;
- Proficient communication skills in English (written and oral) and Kinyarwanda;
- Computer literate to a high standard in Microsoft Office, G-suite, and able to juggle with diverse platforms;
Interested candidates with required skills and competences are requested to submit their applications addressed to FXB Rwanda Executive Director at hr@fxbrwanda.org. Please reference the Position and Project Name in the e-mail subject line. The applications include motivation letter, CVs, and well completed FXB application form (found here: http://www.mediafire.com/download/68hw76cw49ch06q/Job_Application_Form_-__FXB.pdf . The applications will be accepted not later than Wednesday July 31st , 2024 at 5:00pm (local time). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
