Key Responsibilities:

• Provide management oversight for various grants and PNS projects as allocated by the Integrated Programmes Director
• Lead GAM capacity development planning and implementation in the NO.
• Lead in resolving Grant management issues in the NO.
• Cultivate and maintain project donor and development partner relations.
• Work with, through IPD, and in collaboration with SOs colleagues, to maintain strong donor relationships at country level, developing engagement strategies for each donor or a group of donors.
• Build relationships and credibility with donors at country level, using previous success and documented best practices in grant management
• Develop systems and processes for grant performance management and compliance
• Working with Resource Development team on highly technical and/or complex grant funding proposal preparations.
• Work with RAD and Communications Team to develop key marketing material for the National Office to preposition WV in Zambia
• Build capacity in AP Staff in PNS and grants management and report writing
• Participate in TP Technical Working Groups
• Participate in writing and/or editing of Technical Briefing Papers
• Perform any other task the Integrated Programs Director might assign

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position;

• BA in Social Sciences or any higher qualification (Master’s degree  preferred)
• Strong staff and institutional capacity development skills.
• Able to build productive relationships with partners and local, national and international organizations.
• Strong cross-cultural, analytical, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Strong Grant management experience ( at least 6 years)
• Must be well versed in relevant USG, EU, UKAID and other donors’ policies, rules, and regulations.
• Experience remotely managing multiple high capacity (Project Director level) staff

Work Environment

• Work environment:  Office-based 80%: field 20%
• Travel:  international as required.
• On call:  none