Location In the Asia region (possibly in one of the countries where RI has an office (Tehran, Kabul, Islamabad, Dhaka, Colombo, Yangon, Manila, or Kathmandu) with travel to the other location and field sites at least 50% of the time.
About RI: Established in 1990, Relief International (RI) is a leading global change organization that transforms adversity into renewal for the world’s most vulnerable populations. RI bridges the gap between immediate humanitarian relief and long-term community development. RI is dedicated to reducing human suffering and is non-political and non-sectarian in its mission. RI’s area of work encompass: Emergency, Health & Sanitation; Food & Agriculture; Education & Empowerment; Livelihoods & Enterprise, Shelter & Infrastructure; Protection & Human Rights. RI also comprises EnterpriseWorks/VITA (EWV) to expand its work to combat poverty by helping small producers and other entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses that create jobs and increase productivity, market opportunities and incomes. The merged organization is currently working in more than 30 countries to combat global poverty through humanitarian and economic development programs based on sustainable, enterprise-oriented solutions.
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Senior Program Development Director, the RPDM serves as the leader of the Program Development Unit for Asia, focused on program identification, opportunity development, donor and partner outreach and networking, representation, and organizational development within the Region.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: • In close coordination with the Country teams, engage in needs assessment and identification of humanitarian and livelihood projects that fall within RI’s and EW’s areas of expertise and likely to receive donor funding • Contribute to program design for pilot and full scale programs • Participate in the preparation of funding proposals, including managing and leading proposal design, preparation, and writing efforts • Coordinate with donor officers to discover and promote program plans that represent a good fit with donor objectives • Attend relevant donor opportunity meetings and gather information to be relayed to HQ for the preparation of proposals • Attend regional and national coordination meetings • Maintain regular contact with donors, IOs, national governments, etc. to track development priorities and inform HQ of upcoming RFA/Ps • Disseminate information about RI experience and achievements to donors and project a positive image of RI as an accountable and responsive NGO partner • Represent RI in other related meetings, seminars, lectures, and presentations ensuring RI plays its full role as an active social development organization. • In close coordination with Country Directors, represent RI to the diplomatic community, particularly to ambassadors and other representatives of countries to gather relevant information related to program development, for proposal preparation, and to ensure cooperation and support for RI plans • Assist the RI field offices with troubleshooting, backstopping, etc. as requested by HQ • Facilitate arrangement of appointments for the senior HQ staff when they travel to the field • Undertake travel within the assigned region as required in the pursuit of the above tasks • Prepare regular activity reports for HQ • Operate within RI policy, setting an example for other field staff
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment. • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills • Ability and willingness to travel to field offices within the Asia region (at least 50% of the time).
• MA in international relations, business administration or other relevant field • 5 years’ minimum experience INGO context, previous experience with USAID and other major donors preferred • 10 years’ minimum relevant work experience with progressively increasing responsibility • Proven success in grant writing, networking and liaising with donors, partners, local organizations, and field and HQ staff when necessary
• MA in international relations, business administration or other relevant field • 5 years’ minimum experience INGO context, previous experience with USAID and other major donors preferred • 10 years’ minimum relevant work experience with progressively increasing responsibility • Proven success in grant writing, networking and liaising with donors, partners, local organizations, and field and HQ staff when necessary
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
How to apply:
To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history, 3 professional supervisory references (whom we may contact after a second interview) with the date of availability tohttp://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RI&cws=4&ri.... The email subject line should include the following: Asia RPDM.
