Senior Programme Officer – Grant Acquisition & Management

About the role

The Senior Programme Officer (SPO) will lead grant acquisition and management for World Vision in the Democratic Republic of Congo, supporting both humanitarian and development programmes. Working across fragile and stable contexts, the SPO will help the organisation reach over 5 million children by 2030 through high‑quality proposals and effective donor stewardship.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and submit proposals (bilateral, multilateral, corporate, and internal) in collaboration with technical, operations, and support teams.
• Design multi‑sector programmes using cash, voucher, in‑kind, and technical support modalities where appropriate.
• Provide editing and reporting support to project teams to meet donor expectations.
• Serve as the primary liaison for donors and the assigned support office.
• Coordinate with operational teams to address donor requests and secure funding.
• Represent World Vision to donors, clusters, and key stakeholders to mobilise resources.
• Assist Finance in tracking response funding and ensuring strategic priorities are funded.
• Maintain and update the donor reporting tracking system with deadlines and content requirements.
• Manage grants for designated projects, ensuring timely implementation and compliance.
• Support People & Culture in developing staff capacity on programming and grant management.

Required profile

• Proven experience in grant acquisition and management within humanitarian or development settings.
• Strong ability to produce high‑quality project proposals and donor reports.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently across project sites.
• Fluency in both French and English.

Required skills