Resource Development & Management Advisor, Visionfund International
VisionFund International
Africa
**
Funding acquisition and funds management
Grant and major donor acquisition and compliance
Develop and manage funding opportunities
**
VisionFund International is seeking a Resource Development & Management Advisor for its Africa region to lead funding acquisition and management efforts aimed at supporting financial inclusion initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in grants management and fundraising, with a focus on developing strategic partnerships and ensuring compliance. This position emphasizes both technical expertise and the ability to build relationships within a complex organizational ecosystem.
**
Job Summary
VisionFund seeks to end intergenerational poverty through financial products and services, enabling families to grow their livelihoods in rural locations.
The Resource Development & Management Lead will lead on funding acquisition and funds management activities to support VisionFund’s financial inclusion activities in the region.
Responsibilities include managing RFP responses, researching funding organizations, developing opportunity pipelines, and providing capacity building to field staff.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
**
VisionFund International is seeking a Resource Development & Management Advisor for its Africa region to lead funding acquisition and management efforts aimed at supporting financial inclusion initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in grants management and fundraising, with a focus on developing strategic partnerships and ensuring compliance. This position emphasizes both technical expertise and the ability to build relationships within a complex organizational ecosystem.
**
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
funding acquisition and funds management
grant and major donor acquisition and compliance
develop and manage funding opportunities
technical and financial reporting
relationship building with funders
proposal writing and contract review
Nice-to-have
leadership and capacity building
microfinance industry knowledge
cross-cultural sensitivity
flexibility on hours
Key Requirements
10 years' experience in grant acquisition, fundraising, or corporate management
University degree in international development/Relations, Marketing, Economics, or related field
Experience working in a development context in a grants role