Sponsorship Correspondence Assistant / Senior Grants Acquisition Specialist



World Vision is a child focused relief, development and advocacy organization that contributed to transformation in the lives of millions of children around the world in vulnerable situations. We are driven by Christian values to serve children and families regardless of their religion, age, gender, ethnicity, class and caste.

1.         Sponsorship Correspondence Assistant [1] based in Dhangadhi, West Field Office- Fixed Term Position for 6 months

Purpose of this position is to handle and manage all incoming and outgoing correspondences circulated by the National Office and Field Office APs in compliance with World Vision’s Global Standards and technical requirements. This position would be focused in smooth management of all sponsorship correspondences that will enable Field Office to maintain timely and quality communication with sponsors and children. This is an office-based position but will involve frequent visits to the districts and communities for monitoring and capacity building of Partner Non-Government Office staffs.

Required Professional Experience & Education, training, license, registration and certification

• Minimum1 year experience in child focused organization- Preferred
• Plus two pass or running Bachelors in any discipline- Essential
• Bachelors degree in any discipline- Preferred

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Understanding of development concepts- Essential
• Good time management and organizing skills- Essential
• Computer Skills on Ms word, Ms excel and PowerPoint- Essential
• Skill on Nepali and English typing- Essential
• Skill on Nepali to English and English to Nepali translation- Essential
• Training and facilitation skills- Essential
• Networking and influencing skills- Essential
• In-depth understanding of Sponsorship standards and processes- Preferred
• Skill on web-based data base- Preferred
• Report writing skill- Essential
• Proven experience as a team player
• Ability to articulate and implement standards and procedures- Preferred
• Innovation and creativity to have fun and meaningful activities for children- Preferred

Travel: AP visit 20%

2.         Senior Grants Acquisition Specialist [1] based in Lalitpur, National Office- Fixed Term Position for 12 months

As part of the GAM department lead the identification, development and timely submission of quality concept notes and proposals for both institutional grant funding and private World Vision internal funding. Support the GAM manager in other regular day to day GAM tasks.

This is achieved by efficient coordination with WVI Nepal key staff in the operations, P&C, finance and programmes departments, as well as with colleagues in the wider WVI partnership (e.g. staff from Support and Regional Offices).

Required Professional Experience & Education, training, license, registration and certification

• At least 3 years experiences working in similar positions in Nepal, preferably within a similar development/humanitarian/social organisation.
• Experience of developing concept notes / proposals for funding from bilateral and or multi-lateral donors.
• Familiarity with the development of logframes and theories of change in development programming. 
• Knowledge and relevant experience securing bilateral and multi-lateral donors particularly USAID, DFID, EU, DFAT, World Bank and/or UN agencies.
• Experienced in external engagement especially with international and national NGOs and private sector parties. 
• Ability to manage pressures and to meet tight project proposals deadline.
• Bachelor level university degree in a developments studies, social science or a related field.
• Masters level degree in any discipline

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Knowledge of Programme Design, Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Competent in use of Microsoft Office computer programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong written and oral command of English language.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to quickly grasp complex programme concepts across a range of sectors.

Travel: 15% (Partner and field programs design)

Is This Job for You?

World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organization working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people. 

Candidates fulfilling the criteria mentioned above may apply by Wednesday May 8, 2024 for more details by logging on  to : 

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“World Vision is committed to achieving diversity, as the diversity of our teams is critical to our overall success. WV welcomes applications from qualified professionals all over Nepal. Women, people with disability, and members from other marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.”

“Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with WV as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury, and any other harm. One of the ways that WVI Nepal shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates, in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. WVI Nepal has zero tolerance to child rights’ violations, by employees and/or affiliates.”

WVI Nepal reserves all rights to qualify/disqualify applications in any case.

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