Grant Acquisition Management Talent Pipeline - Chief Of Party / Project Director

World Vision

Global
On-site
Grant cycle mastery
Donor relationship management
Proposal oversight
World Vision is seeking candidates for its Grant Acquisition Management Talent Pipeline, specifically for the Chief of Party/Project Director role, aimed at leading large-scale, donor-funded international development and humanitarian programs. The position focuses on strategic direction, stakeholder engagement, and operational effectiveness in challenging contexts, while emphasizing the organization's mission to support vulnerable children globally

Job Summary

  • The Chief of Party (COP) / Project Director provides overarching strategic direction, technical guidance, financial stewardship, and stakeholder engagement across multi-sector, multi-cultural programme contexts.
  • Oversees day-to-day programme implementation to ensure activities meet targets, follow approved work plans, and comply with technical standards and donor regulations.
  • Serves as the primary liaison with donors, government counterparts, UN agencies, implementing partners, community leaders, and other critical stakeholders.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

World Vision is seeking candidates for its Grant Acquisition Management Talent Pipeline, specifically for the Chief of Party/Project Director role, aimed at leading large-scale, donor-funded international development and humanitarian programs. The position focuses on strategic direction, stakeholder engagement, and operational effectiveness in challenging contexts, while emphasizing the organization's mission to support vulnerable children globally.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Grant cycle mastery
  • Donor relationship management
  • Proposal oversight
  • Post-award compliance
  • Strategic direction for programs

Nice-to-have

  • Adaptive management
  • Evidence-based decision-making
  • High-performing team environment
  • Stakeholder engagement strategies

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years senior leadership experience
  • University degree in humanitarian, development, or relevant field
  • Proven ability to lead strategy, implementation, budgeting, supervision
  • Experience managing large, complex, donor-funded international development or humanitarian programmes

Work Rights

Not specified

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