PUBLIC FUNDING ADVISOR

Requirements:

• University degree in the field of project management, international development, business administration, economics or certain disciplines of social sciences
• At least 3-5 years verified experience and results in the field of public / institutional funding, especially within the international NGOs or other nonprofit organisations
• Proven record of successful grant applications co-funded by various donors
• Knowledge of donors’ requirements (EU, UN, development agencies such as, e.g. USAID, BMZ, NORAD, MFAs)
• Advanced level of spoken and written English;
• High level of project management knowledge
• Writing and presentation skills, ability to present thoughts and ideas (in written form) in a well-structured, accurate and concise manner that it can be easily understood by others
• Positive working attitude and ability to work under time pressure;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strategic and analytical thinking abilities;
• Highly organised, result-oriented, proactive and reliable, good team player;
• Strong motivation to identify with the vision, mission and values of SOS Children’s Villages.

Main responsibilities:

• Screen relevant grant opportunities (offered by institutional donors on national and international level) and match them with the organization’s needs
• Lead the process of project preparation (i.e. project idea identification, project formulation, consultations with project stakeholders, drafting grant proposals)
• Work closely with colleagues from all levels of the SOS Ukraine in the preparation and monitoring of the projects
• Is directly involved in all stages of Public Funding project management (from identification until evaluation)
• Follow up a process of grant implementation in terms of monitoring and evaluation and is checking if these processes are in line with institutional donor requirements
• Build up a network with co-workers, organisations and institutions towards establishing long-term partnerships for Public Funding projects
• Participate with the consent of Director and FR Manager in all important events and activities in the country that are important for creating networks in the Public Funding sphere

We offer:

• Joining to a noble work - support children in need;
• Interesting and dynamic work in international team;
• Official employment according to the legislation;
• Fixed-term contract for 8 months with possibility to prolongue;
• New tasks and new challenges;
• Professional and personal development;

If you are ready to join our team, please send your CV to our email: [email protected]