Wassu Gambia Kafo (WGK) is a scientific based initiative, established in The Gambia, as one of the two research and training field stations of the Transnational Observatory for the study, management and prevention of female genital mutilation, hosted by the Wassu- UAB Foundation at the Universitat Autònoma of Barcelona in Spain.

WGK´s main objective is to foster cooperation for development between The Gambia and Spain, in the field of health, gender and human rights, through an innovative methodology of applied research and transfer of knowledge, in cascade.

The organization is recruiting a PROJECT TECHNICIAN who will be responsible for the preparation of funding proposals, the implementation of the projects and reporting to donors in The Gambia. This is an office-based position with occasional travel to project sites.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Be responsible for the project cycle management:

• IDENTIFICATION: Search for potential funding opportunities, becoming aware of the diverse donor strategic, programmatic and technical requirements.


• FORMULATION: Prepare concept notes and project proposals for fundraising, as well as design logical frameworks and budgets.


• IMPLEMENTATION: Support the preparation of planned activities as per the terms of reference of each awarded grant/contract.


• INTERNAL REPORTING: Produce periodical internal reports following-up on the implementation of ongoing projects (technical and financial).


• EXTERNAL REPORTING AND ACCOUNTABILITY: Prepare and submit high-quality narrative and financial reports, ensuring compliance with donor reporting guidelines. Prepare and submit all relevant supporting documents attached to reports.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:

• Master's degree in Cooperation and/or Development Studies.


• Experience in Project Cycle Management in the field of Development. Experience in Africa will be an advantage.


• Strong experience in fundraising through writing proposals, particularly using the logical framework approach and including project budgeting.


• Excellent writing skills in English and Spanish. French and Catalan will be an advantage.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks/responsibilities autonomously.


• Strong interpersonal skills, networking, self-motivated worker and good team player.


• Respectful and ability to handle culturally sensitive issues in a tactful way.


• Experience in working with NGOs and grassroots communities is a plus.