INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR (GRANT ADVISOR)

SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES GHANA is part of a global humanitarian and child welfare organization that provides a stable family environment for children in need and without parental care or at risk of losing parental care with four villages currently in operation in Tema, Asiakwa, Asokore Mampong & Tamale. We also provide social services for families at risk through our Family Strengthening Programme (FSP).

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of:

Institutional Partnership Development Advisor (Grant Advisor)

         Duty Post: Accra

The successful applicant will report to the National Director and will work with him and the Program Team to mobilize institutional funding for SOS CV Ghana. He/she develops and implements institutional partnership strategies and is a key contributor to the growth of the funding portfolio as well as day-to-day donor relationship management with bilateral donors, international organizations, governmental institutions, embassies and any other concerned national or international organizations The ideal applicant should have the desire for Fundraising, Donor Liaison and Contract Management Strategy, Capacity Building, Partnership Development and Networking

The ideal candidate must:

• Hold a minimum qualification of first degree preferably in development/social sciences (Sociology, Development Studies, Economics, or related field) with 5-8 years of relevant work experience.  A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Have a thorough understanding of program design and development, especially in the sectors of Education, Health, Livelihoods or Child Protection
• Have the ability to coordinate and write program proposals and be the link between the program, finance and submit this to potential institutional donors
• Be able to develop and maintain good relationships with donors by ensuring regular communication, knowledge exchange and effective reporting.
• Demonstrate evidence of medium/large proposals they have developed and won (0.5 – 2M USD)
• Be able to coordinate with the program team to conduct assessments and feasibility studies that inform program design. Conduct background research relevant to designing projects
• Have the following competencies, leadership, innovation, team playing, flexibility,  self-drive and can work very fast and under strict deadlines.
• Be highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and the use of the Internet for research.
• Excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills with the ability to represent SOS in donor forums, develop partnerships with other NGOs

At SOS Children’s Villages Ghana, we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. Our hiring process is based on skills, qualifications and experience. We have a strict zero-tolerance policy for discrimination, harassment, or bias of any kind. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all.