Resource Development and Strategic Partnerships Director
National Office, Vientiane Capital
World Vision is a global community of millions, working together for one purpose: to change the lives of vulnerable children. Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness.
The Director for Resource Development and Strategic Partnerships is the growth engine for World Vision International Lao PDR, providing strategic leadership while directly driving the work needed to grow and diversify income. The role builds a strong funding pipeline, embeds sustainable acquisition and grants management systems, strengthens donor and partner relationships, and advances the organisation’s positioning and technical brand.
Major Responsibilities
- Drive Resource Growth and Funding Acquisition: Develop and implement the WVI Laos Resource Development Strategy. Own the funding pipeline and annual acquisition plan. Lead concept notes, expressions of interest, and proposal developments.
- Strategic Positioning and Partnerships: Build and sustain strategic relationships with institutional donors, Support Offices, UN agencies, government counterparts, and peer agencies. Represent WVI Laos in donor meetings and technical working groups.
- Acquisition and Grants Systems: Establish strong end-to-end systems for grants acquisition and management. Clarify roles, workflows, decision rights, quality standards, and tools.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Convene and coordinate Programme Quality, Operations, Finance, Field Teams, and other stakeholders from design to implementation and closeout.
- Team Leadership and Development: Lead, coach, and manage the Resource Development and Grants Management team, building bench strength through intentional coaching and capability development.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Significant senior-level experience in resource development, institutional fundraising, strategic partnerships, or business development in international development/humanitarian contexts.
- Demonstrated success securing and diversifying funding from bilateral, multilateral, UN, foundation, or private-sector partners.
- Strong understanding of the full grants lifecycle and acquisition/grants management systems.
- Master’s degree in international development, business, public policy, communications, or related field (or equivalent senior professional experience).
- Experience working in Lao PDR, Southeast Asia, or comparable context is preferred.
- Excellent written and spoken English skills; working knowledge of Lao is a plus.
