Australian Aid Job from World Vision - Grants Officer

Job title: Grants Officer
About the Job: This is your opportunity to use your experience in grant acquisition and management to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children.

You can do this by joining World Vision –a global network of people committed to enhance the
well-being of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The Grants Officer – Australian Aid position exists to support Pacific Timor Leste (PTL) in the management and growth of its grants portfolio, with a focus on Australian Government and other Australian donors. The role will act as a liaison between World Vision (WV) PTL and WV Australia (WVA) to support high quality grants acquisition and management, donor engagement and sustainable income growth.

We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

Job ID: #616078
Country:    Australia
City:    Melbourne
Organisation:    World Vision
Job years of experience:    N/A

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Grants Management/Acquisition: Support the work of the Donor/Supporters team by leading the identification of grant opportunities.
• Communication: Liaise with WVA to understand Australian Government strategic goals and donor landscape and provide that information to the Donor/Supporters team, Country Office staff and other PTL staff as required.
• Capacity Building: Undertake accurate assessments of grants acquisition and management capacity across the PTL to identify development opportunities.
• Income Planning: Support the Donor/Supporters team in forecasting income from the Australian Government and other donors.
• Team Management: Undertake regular and critical review of Donor/Supporters team practices and processes to identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to gains in efficiency and effectiveness in alignment with global best practice and World Vision guidelines.

*NOTE: Travel estimate approximately 30% of the time.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION INCLUDE:

• Completion of undergraduate studies.
• Extremely high level of written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-managed, with ability to maintain focus and achieve outcomes under pressure.
• Project Management Skills.
• PC competencies including word processing, presentations, spread sheets, and databases and information management.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children around the world, we'd love to hear from you.'

How to apply for the Job
Find the full description and apply online at https://jobs.wvi.org/webjobs.nsf/WebPublished/BEC2BF00A6E8700988257C200039F9DA?OpenDocument by the closing date 30 Nov 2013. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.
Application Closing date: 30 Nov 2013
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