Senior Resource Development Manager (Re-advertised)

• Lead effective implementation of World Vision Rwanda's Resource Mobilization Strategy, achieving organizational resource acquisition objectives and a diversified, sustainable funding portfolio
• Align resource acquisition priorities with the National Strategy and advise leadership on funding opportunities, market trends and risks
• Enhance organizational visibility, reputation and influence among donors, government, development partners, foundations and private sector stakeholders
• Establish and maintain strong strategic relationships with senior donor representatives and key development partners
• Position World Vision Rwanda as a preferred, credible development partner in national, regional and international forums
• Establish and achieve annual resource acquisition targets through proactive business development, donor positioning and opportunity pursuit
• Build strategic partnerships, consortiums and alliances that enhance competitiveness and access to high-value opportunities
• Manage and grow the value, quality and sustainability of the funding portfolio, improving proposal success rates and donor retention
• Develop a high-performing, skilled and motivated Resource Mobilization team with effective workforce planning and succession management
• Strengthen cross-functional collaboration across Programmes, Operations, Finance, Communications and Support Offices
• Provide strategic advisory input to senior leadership on growth, sustainability and funding decisions

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in resource mobilization, donor engagement, business development, strategic partnerships and grant acquisition, including senior leadership responsibility
• Demonstrated track record of securing significant funding from institutional donors, bilateral and multilateral agencies, UN organizations, foundations, private sector and domestic funding sources
• Proven experience leading resource acquisition and business development functions including donor positioning, funding pipeline management and strategic funding decisions

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong strategic leadership and team management skills
• Excellent high-level negotiation, representation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong business development, portfolio management and financial sustainability skills
• Commitment to World Vision's Christian ethos and child-focused mission