CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS

Every individual at UWS needs to be able to:

• Be committed to UWS vision, mission and values and apply them in their daily behaviour and work.
• Be committed to undertaking UWS’s safeguarding training and adhering to relevant policies, to ensure everyone who comes to contact with UWS are as safe as possible.

ESSENTIAL

• Experience working in a programme funding role and building and maintaining a pipeline
• Proven track record of leading successful £200k+ grant proposals
•  Experience working with diverse and international teams
• Understanding and experience of international development programmes, tools and approaches.
• Deep understanding of the programme cycle and process for securing high-value grant funding
•  Proficiency in IT packages and grant management systems
• Highly organised and resilient
•  Exceptional English writing skills, with the ability to tailor complex technical content into a compelling and accessible case for support for different audiences
•  Excellent attention to detail
•  Excellent communication and team work skills,with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders
• High quality research and analytical skills
•  Ability to build, understand and work with complex budgets
•  Ability to organise own work, and to manage time and resources effectively.

DESIRABLE

•  Experience of developing proposals for major grant-making donors such as EU, FCDO, USAID, or large foundations
• Experience of developing proposals for development programmes on the theme of education
• Prior knowledge of the funding policies and strategies of key grant-making donors in relevant countries
•  Experience of remote project management, with the ability to work effectively across cultures and geographies
•  Proficient in the development and use of theories of change and logical frameworks.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please send a comprehensive CV (max 2 pages) and a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages).

You should give the names, positions, organizations, and telephone contact numbers of two referees, one of whom should be your current/most recent employer. References will only be taken once your express permission has been granted.

RECRUITMENT GUIDELINES

UWS is committed to the safeguarding of children and ensuring we recruit safely is central to this commitment. All applicants will be required to undertake a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service check (or country-equivalent background check) as a condition of employment.

UWS is an equal opportunity employer and commits to treating all applicants fairly. We actively promote diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from under-represented groups. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

All successful candidates must satisfactorily complete a 3-month probation period.

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