Programme Development Advisor - Great Lakes and West Africa
London
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: London
- Grade: Senior level - Senior
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Occupational Groups:
- Project and Programme Management
- Awards Management
- Closing Date: Closed
Requisition ID: req7465
Job Title: Programme Development Advisor - Great Lakes and West Africa
Sector: Awards Management
Employment Category: Permanent
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive
Location: London, New York or Berlin
Job Description
Background Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC’s mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York and London. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 28 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient. The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable. The Purpose of the Role The Program Development Advisor (PDA), Francophone Africa will lead and/or support new business development efforts from institutional donors, from opportunity tracking, pre-positioning and capture planning to proposal development and submission. The PDA will work closely with IRC country programs within Francophone Africa to advise and support in business development strategy planning, donor mapping and identification, opportunity tracking, the go/no-go decision process, teaming discussions, and proposal development. As needed, the PDA will serve in the Pre-positioning /Capture Manager and Proposal Manager or Proposal Coordinator roles on new business opportunities. The PDA will lead and/or support special internal initiatives aligned with IRC’s business development strategy. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of working on new business efforts in international development with USAID, DFID, ECHO, and/or other multilateral and bilateral donors, as well as experience working in and familiarity with humanitarian contexts in central Africa. RESPONSIBILITIES
Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications: The deadline for applications is midnight between Friday 3rd January / Saturday 4th January. Candidates must have the right to work in the country for which they are applying. IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all applicants and employees. IRC-UK seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious belief, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including refugees who have the right to work in the UK. If you have any questions or need assistance with the online recruitment process, please contact the UK HR team at applications@rescue-uk.org #IRC-Europe
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