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Resource Mobilization and Donor Engagement Specialist

World Vision International Rwanda

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Location
Kigali, Rwanda
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Full-time
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Social Sciences
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Education
Master's Degree
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1
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24/09/2026 23:59
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About World Vision International Rwanda
World Vision International Rwanda is a Christian humanitarian organization established in 1994 to provide emergency relief following the genocide, now focused on long-term development. It supports ove...
World Vision International Rwanda is a Christian humanitarian organization established in 1994 to provide emergency relief following the genocide, now focused on long-term development. It supports over 1.8 million people, especially children, across all 30 districts, focusing on education, health, nutrition, WASH, and livelihoods.
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Professionals seeking career advancement and individuals with relevant qualifications may be interested in this opportunity.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals interested in the role of Resource Mobilization and Donor Engagement Specialist based in Kigali, Rwanda. Qualified and motivated candidates are encouraged to apply for this full-time opportunity.
ℹ️ About This Opportunity

The position of Resource Mobilization and Donor Engagement Specialist at World Vision International Rwanda located in Kigali, Rwanda offers an opportunity for qualified professionals to contribute their knowledge and experience in a dynamic working environment. The organization seeks individuals who are motivated, reliable, and capable of performing their duties effectively while maintaining professional standards.

⭐ Common Skills Required
  • Communication
  • Management
  • Excel
  • Budgeting
  • Planning
  • Project management
  • Negotiation
  • Research
  • Training
  • Administration
πŸ“„ Job Description

This description has been adapted for JobNziza readers to provide a clearer overview of the opportunity.

JOB OPPORTUNITY 

Resource Mobilization and Donor Engagement Specialist

Open ended contract.

World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programmes in 30 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2026-2030 seek to reach 2.5 million of the most vulnerable children. This is done through programming in Child Protection, Education, Nutrition and WASH, and Poverty Alleviation (Resilience and Livelihoods).

World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced Rwandan national for the role of Resource Mobilization and Donor Engagement Specialist joining an established and experienced team. This stimulating position incorporates a range of skills and development in multiple areas, allowing for an exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, global organization. It will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, and will report to the Resource Development Manager.

Purpose of the position:

To enhance efficiency, strategic alignment, and end-to-end accountability for resource acquisition, World Vision Rwanda (WVR) is strengthening its resource mobilization function through a senior role that supports donor engagement, business development, pre-positioning, proposal development, and resource acquisition efforts. This approach is intended to enhance coordination across the funding lifecycle, strengthen accountability for results, and assist funding diversification and sustainable growth. The Senior Resource Development and Donor Engagement Specialist plays a key role in advancing WVR's resource mobilization agenda. The position supports efforts to detect, position for, and secure funding across institutional, private sector, and domestic funding streams while strengthening donor engagement, stewardship, and organizational positioning. This includes cultivating relationships with institutional donors, bilateral and multilateral agencies, foundations, private sector actors, philanthropic organizations, and domestic funding stakeholders in assist of WVR's Strategic Objectives.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES
% of timeActivityEnd Results






30%		Strategic Donor Engagement, Pre-positioning and Opportunity ManagementStrengthened donor engagement and stewardship across institutional, bilateral, multilateral, UN, foundation, private sector, and domestic funding partners.Enhanced donor intelligence, competitor mapping and strategic positioning, resulting in increased visibility and readiness for funding opportunities.Well-managed funding pipeline and opportunity trackingthat supports resource acquisition planning and decision-making.Improved organizational representation and partner engagement, leading to stronger relationships, strategic partnerships, donor retention and competitive positioning in the funding landscape. donor engagement plan/strategy for each Financial Year.Strengthen innovation through innovative financing mechanisms, digital fundraising, innovative partnerships and new donor approaches





35%		Proposal Development and Quality AssuranceHigh-quality, competitive, and compliant funding proposals developed and submitted in accordance with donor requirements and organizational standards.Effective cross-functional coordination of proposal processes, ensuring timely inputs, clear accountability, and on-time submissions.Strengthened strategic partnerships and consortium engagement, supporting localization and enhanced competitiveness for funding opportunities.Improved proposal development systems, tools, and quality assurance mechanisms, resulting in greater efficiency, consistency, and proposal success rates.




20%		Domestic Resource MobilizationStrengthened domestic resource mobilization and fundraising performance through effective implementation of local fundraising initiatives and campaigns.Enhanced corporate and donor engagement, resulting in increased sponsorship opportunities, partnerships, and local giving support.Compelling donor-facing materials and fundraising propositions developed and utilized, contributing to improved fundraising outcomes and sustainable revenue growth.










5%		Resource Development Systems and ReportingStrategic Donor Intelligence and Funding Analysis - Robust donor intelligence, funding landscape analysis, and strategic insights generated to inform resource mobilization priorities, donor engagement strategies, positioning efforts, and funding decisions.Funding Pipeline and Opportunity Management - Accurate and up-to-date tracking of funding opportunities, donor engagements, proposal progress, Go-No Go decisions and acquisition outcomes within IMPAQ and related systems, providing reliable visibility of the funding pipeline and supporting resource acquisition planning.Resource Mobilization Reporting and Performance Insights - Timely production of resource mobilization reports, dashboards, and management insights to monitor performance, assess progress against targets, and support evidence-based decision-making.Strategic Planning and Organizational Readiness - Enhanced organizational planning, positioning, and funding readiness through the effective use of donor intelligence, opportunity forecasting, pipeline analysis, and resource mobilization data.Strengthen GAM data governance to ensure data driven decision making in acquisition stemming out of quality data.Strengthen knowledge management by use of available organisational platforms such as box to maintain donor intelligence data bases, proposal library and lessons learnt


5%		Capacity Strengthening and Knowledge ManagementEnhanced staff capacity in proposal development, donor compliance, and resource acquisition practices through training, coaching, and technical support.Strengthened organizational learning and institutional knowledge through effective knowledge sharing, documentation of best practices, and dissemination of lessons learned.


5%		Other ResponsibilitiesEffective contribution to National Office planning, review processes, organizational priorities, and special assignments, ensuring alignment of resource acquisition efforts with broader organizational goals and operational needs.
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
Required Professional ExperienceMinimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in resource mobilization, donor engagement, business development, strategic partnerships, and proposal development within the international development, humanitarian, or non-profit sector.Demonstrated experience securing and managing competitive funding opportunities from institutional donors, bilateral and multilateral agencies, United Nations organizations, Foundations, Trusts, Government and private sector partners. Familiarity with UN funding portals and government engagement co creation processes is an advantage.Proven experience in resource acquisition and proposal management, including donor positioning, funding pipeline management, opportunity assessment, concept development, and consortium building.Demonstrated experience building and managing strategic relationships with donors, government institutions, development partners, and other key stakeholders.Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and complex proposal processes involving technical, programmatic, finance, operations, and support functions.Experience in donor intelligence, funding analysis, reporting, knowledge management, and capacity strengtheningto support organizational growth, competitiveness, and resource acquisition performance.
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

Education

  • Master's Degree in International Development, Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Communications, International Relations, Project Management, or a related field. 
  • A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field combined with substantial and relevant professional experience may be considered.

If a foreign institution issues the degree, an equivalence certificate from the Rwanda Higher Education Council (HEC) will be required) Professional Training

  • Training in resource mobilization, donor engagement, proposal development, business development, grant acquisition, partnership development, or fundraising.
  • Training in project design methodologies, results-based management, proposal costing and budgeting, donor compliance, or grant management is an added advantage.

Professional Certifications (Desirable)

  • Certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is an advantage.
  • Certification in fundraising, resource mobilization, grant management, business development, or partnership management is desirable.
  • Relevant certifications in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL), Results-Based Management, or strategic planning are an added advantage.

License / Registration

  • No specific professional license or registration required.

Other Requirements

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Demonstrated ability to use donor intelligence and engagement tools, grants management, pipeline management, and advanced proposal development platforms.
  • Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
Preferred Knowledgeand QualificationsStrong knowledge of resource mobilization, donor engagement, business development, grant acquisition, and partnership development within the international development sector.Familiarity with project design, results-based management, proposal development, budgeting, consortium development, and localization approaches.Knowledge of donor intelligence platforms, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), grants management systems, and resource mobilization tools.Strong analytical, partnering management, networking, negotiation, and communication skills. Experience working in international development, humanitarian, faith-based, or similar organizations.Professional training or certification in project management, resource mobilization, fundraising, grant management, or related fields is an added advantage.
Language RequirementsEnglish proficiency
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Contact (within WV or outside WV)Reason for contactFrequency of contact
Programme, Technical, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Communications, Advocacy, and MEAL TeamsCollaborate on opportunity assessment, project design, proposal development, budgeting, donor compliance, implementation planning, results frameworks, evidence generation, impact reporting, donor communications, visibility materials, and other resource acquisition processes to ensure high-quality, competitive, and compliant funding submissions.Daily / Weekly / As Required
Support Offices (SOs)Opportunity positioning, donor intelligence sharing, proposal development, funding pipeline discussions, consortium development, and grant acquisition efforts.Weekly / Monthly
Government Ministries, Agencies and Local AuthoritiesResource mobilization positioning, proposal co-creation, partnership development, donor engagement, policy alignment, and funding opportunity discussions.Monthly / As Required
Institutional Donors, Bilateral andBuild and maintain strategic relationships, support donor engagement and positioning efforts, identify and pursue funding opportunities, facilitate partnership and consortium development, gather donor intelligence, engage in proposal discussions, and strengthen donor stewardship and resource acquisition outcomes.Ongoing / As Required
Multilateral Agencies, and UN Agencies  
Private Sector Partners, Foundations, Academic and Research InstitutionsDevelop and maintain strategic partnerships to support resource mobilization, corporate engagement, sponsorship opportunities, evidence generation, innovation, proposal development, organizational learning, and collaboration on funding and programmatic initiatives.Monthly / As Required
NGOs (local and national), INGOs and Consortium PartnersPartnership cultivation, consortium development, opportunity pursuit, localization efforts, technical collaboration, and joint proposal development.Monthly / As Required

Salary: The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to

https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WorldVisionInternational/job/Kigali-Rwanda/Resource-Mobilization-and-Donor-Engagement-Specialist_JR52586

If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will deliver you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.

All Candidates should apply using our online application system; CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered. 

If you encounter any challenges during the application process, please don’t hesitate to let us know at wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org(no applications will be accepted through this email).

The closing date for submission of applications is September 24, 2026; no late applications will be accepted.

As a child-focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. 

All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

It is also important to note that World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization with a mission centered on following Jesus Christ in service to the world´s most vulnerable children. Therefore, in all locations to the fullest extent legally permissible, the successful applicant will affirm our core documents, observe perform compatible with Christian principles, serve at a high level of professional ethics, and strive to act in accordance with cultural sensitivities. Furthermore, regular attendance with team and office devotions, chapel, and prayer gatherings is expected in line with policies in World Vision host location and its departments.


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