Institutional Partnership Development Advisor at SOS Children Villages Ghana

Principle Tasks & Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and seek donor intelligence on new institutional funding opportunities that match organizational priorities and donor requirements.
• Support and coordinate the development of high-quality concept notes and funding proposals for submission to institutional donors.
• Proactively engage donor agencies, national networks and other stakeholders in fostering relations for collaborations and funding.
• Provide grant management and administration support for effective and efficient implementation of institutionally funded programmes with a diverse group of donors, partners and staff.
• Facilitate and coordinate institutional funding activities such as cross-national capacity building, and knowledge sharing with external stakeholders.
• Identify, organize and facilitate capacity building in proposal development, project design and management for Country Office staff members through mentorship/coaching, webinars, training and knowledge transfer.
• Explore new opportunities for innovation mainly through research and close monitoring of cutting-edge approaches and dynamics in international development.
• Liaise closely with other internal functions and external stakeholders to guarantee adherence to organizational standards and to seek synergies wherever possible.
• Lead and/or participate in cross-functional processes to enable SOS Children’s Villages Ghana to maximize its long-term net income and number of institutional partnerships
• Represent IPD Team in meetings/projects/workshops as appropriate.

Required Experience And Qualifications

• We are looking for a seasoned professional with a first degree preferably in development/social sciences (Sociology, Development Studies, Economics or related field) with a minimum of 5-8 years relevant work experience in grant writing and acquisition, donor’s contract management and partnership and network building. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Proven results in institutional partnership development in Ghana and beyond, (preferably within an international NGO/Donor organization). Include in your letter of motivation, some of the successful proposals you have developed.
• A good team builder, innovative and creative, demonstrating high professional standards.
• Experience in partnership development, supporting efficiency and relevance of national and regional networks, grant management & proposal development.
• Proven track record of successfully training, developing/mentoring support staff in a decentralized environment.
• Analytical thinking skills and ability to influence others.
• Experience in developing, managing and monitoring development projects by NGOs, including multi-actor programmes funded by Institutional donors.
• Concrete experience of work and collaboration with national, and international institutional donors.