Back Program Development Manager

Humana People to People Laos addresses a range of pressing social issues and needs in the thematic areas of health, disease prevention, community development, food security, agriculture and climate change mitigation and adaptation. Since its establishment in 2010, Humana People to People Laos has built up a network of partners and supporters across multilateral institutions, civil society, and the private sector.

HPP Laos has an opening for the following position:

Program Development Manager

HPP Laos intends to recruit a Senior Program Development Manager in our office in Vientiane, whose main function is to design proposals for projects and programs in accordance with the principles and requirements of different donors (national and foreign entities, governmental and non-governmental entities and the private sector).

Responsibilities

· Prepare short and concise conceptual notes for the preparation of funding proposals that include the logical framework, performance indicators, monitoring and evaluation plan, budgets, HR structure, among others;

· Be responsible for the entire process of preparing proposals, including desk-based research, participation in meetings with partners during the development and writing of proposals, and coordination with technical experts within and outside of the Humana People to People network

· Design and analyze budgets to ensure (i) their viability, (ii) that all donor requirements are met, (iii) are aligned with HPP budget policies; and (iv) are in line with Lao government regulations for Memoranda of Understanding

· Ensure compliance with deadlines associated with the proposal preparation process;

· Conduct research to identify new sources of funding;

· Cooperate with the National Partnership Officer, the Director of Partnership and Project Managers in developing proposals

· Support Grant Administration with project set up upon securing funds

Qualifications and experiences:

· University degree in International Development, Project Management, Social Sciences or other relevant areas;

· 5 years of proven experience within the profession;

· Work experience in international organizations is an advantage;

· Excellent ability to speak, write and edit documents in English;

· Strong command of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet search engines;

Key Competencies:

· Highly organized and detail orientated;

· Strong people skills and approachable manner;

· Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programmes;

· Superior written and verbal communication skills;

· Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to change;

· Ability to work in and promote a team environment / concept;

· Ability and will to travel, to work under pressure and extra hours when necessary, and to meet deadlines.