About Plan:
Founded 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children’s development organizations (non-profit / NGOs) in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan’s vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations.
Job Summary: The Business Development Coordinator will support Plan Uganda in implementing a Resource Mobilization Strategy aiming at building relationships with donors, identifying funding opportunities; develop new proposals and maintaining high levels of compliance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Actively support resource mobilization work at Plan Uganda including identification of funding opportunities, coordination of project proposal development and review of documents in line with the County Strategic Plan and Plan Global Resource Mobilization Guidelines.
Technically support the development of resource mobilization skills and capacities for Plan Uganda staff and partners in line with the Country Office ambitions.
Render support in partnership development and corporate engagement activities at Plan Uganda in line with the partnership policy.
Technically support grants start up activities in line with Plan Uganda established guidelines and standards.
Document and shared key compliance issues and ensures all Plan Uganda teams and partners on grants comply with donor requirements and Plan Global policies relating to grants management.
Ensure timely quality reporting for all grants in line with donor requirements.
Coordinate donor visits with key project and administration staff to ensure good donor relations and enrich project outputs
Actively coordinate grant closure processes in line with Plan Uganda established guidelines and standards.
Support Budget allocation and tracking and ensure effective cost recovery right from project design through periodic planning in line with Plan Uganda finance policies and or donor guidelines.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The Plan International Business Development Coordinator should hold a qualification in Development Studies, Business Administration/Accounting, Social Sciences, Social Work and Social Administration; preferably at master’s level; Post graduate qualifications in Project Planning and Management, Funding Raising or other related field will be an added advantage.
Strong knowledge of leading donor requirements and writing styles
Broad awareness of current issues in the field of development, and familiarity with children’s issues
Extensive knowledge in Program planning, design development and management
Detailed knowledge in grants and compliance management issues
Fundraising and resource mobilization, including donor relations and grants management
Skills and competency in budget development and management
Effective Coordination skills
Effective Communication skills
Partnership Management
Computer literacy skills
Competency in the Use of virtual office applications.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Excellent interpersonal skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their letters of application, together with updated CVs, contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references plus salary history and send to:
The Country Human Resources Manager,
Plan Uganda
Email: uganda.recruitment@plan-international.org.
NB: As a child centered development organization, Plan strives to ensure that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization further has a Child Protection Policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates will be required to provide information confirming whether or not they have ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes.
Deadline: 12th March, 2015
Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 30th May, 2015