Senior Program Officer

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Employee Contract Type:
Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)
Job Description:
World Vision Mali is recruiting for the following position (01)
Title: Senior Programs Officer
Location: Bamako
Type of contract: Local
Reports to: Resource Development Manager
Grade: 15
Job Description:
The Senior Program Officer in charge of Resource Acquisition contributes to the achievement of the goal and objectives of the Resource Development Directorate with particular emphasis on special projects and grants for WV Mali.
Major Responsibilities:
· Identify institutional funders and funding opportunities and lead the process of developing concept notes and preparing project proposals for major funders (international governments, multilateral and bilateral donors, international foundations and development offices). support from WV Mali as needed
· Develop and improve donor relationships over time to improve chances of success and develop actions to increase and retain donors/sponsors to increase financial resources.
· Maintain ongoing and timely communication with the Support Offices
· Facilitate business plan development for grant acquisition with operations, strategy and DME, technical and emergency relief teams.
· Assist in representing WV Mali and in networking with multilateral and bilateral agencies and international NGOs, with the consortium of NGOs, and local donor delegations.
· Foster collaborative relationships with internal and external partners, including communities, government, donors, UN agencies and NGOs.
· Promote the development of alliances and strategic relationships with other NGOs, UN agencies and other bilateral and multilateral agencies through reporting and information exchange and learning.
· Participate in internal and/or inter-agency evaluations, in working groups, workshops, etc.
· Share the Organization's communications in a comprehensive manner, covering donor dimensions, press releases, advocacy, emergency and internal communication.
· Provide advice and technical assistance to the various units of the Organization for the development of communication initiatives and the production of materials for communication, with technical quality and strategic orientation.
· Maintain the profile of grants and private funds on Horizon and ensure the delivery and recovery of grants acquired with the Departments concerned.
· Intentionally build the capacity of the staff under his responsibility
· Participate in devotions and demonstrate Christian maturity
· Perform any other task requested by the hierarchy
Qualifications and requirements
· Minimum Qualification required: Bachelor's degree in international development, Humanitarian Affairs, Social Sciences, or other related field • A minimum of 3 years' experience in developing projects and budgets
Experience: At least 3 years of experience working with international NGOs
· Preferred: Working experience in project management
Good command of written and oral French
Good command of written and oral English is an asset Working Environment/Conditions:
Ability to train others
Attitudes and behaviour:
World Vision reserves the right to disqualify any candidate who has a criminal record relating to child abuse or behaviour opposed to the protection of children, even after employment.
How to apply: https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WorldVisionInternational
* NB: Don't forget to attach the cover letter addressed to the National Director and the updated CV by filling in the system.
*Deadline for submission of applications: 21 to 30 September 2026.
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
· Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only