AFIDEP - Partnership Building & Resource Mobilisation Manager - Jobs in Kenya
AFIDEP - Partnership Building & Resource Mobilisation Manager - Jobs in Kenya
The Partnership Building and Resource Mobilisation Manager will be responsible for the overall coordination of the planning, development, and management of the resource mobilisation strategy and activities ensuring effective engagement of stakeholders in raising of resources for the Institute.
Responsibilities
Translate AFIDEP’s resource mobilisation strategy and plans into action
Prescribe, lead and conduct market research and marketing initiatives to assess donor priorities and identify opportunities for resource mobilisation
Establish systems for identification and response to calls with templates to manage the activities of resource mobilisation.
Coordinate the development and writing of highly competitive resource mobilisation proposals and contribute to proposal
Develop and ensure quality standards for proposals and concept notes and ensure achievement
Develop and maintain database of donors, project concept notes and project proposals
Develop and maintain an effective project tracking system and ensure all donor funding requirements are met in any fundraising document
Producing contents for communication materials in support of fundraising such as brochures, appeals, newsletters, Organisational capability statement and annual reports and their reviews
Sensitising and training AFIDEP staff on fundraising skills and strategy execution
Developing and coordinating online/web-based fundraising initiatives
Managing resource mobilisation functions and activities and supporting the project manager in managing donor relationships
Production of fundraising status reports
Qualifications
Minimum of Master’s degree in International Development /Communications/ Marketing/ Economics/International Relations
Bachelor’s degree in any other Social Sciences course
At least ten (10) years of relevant work experience including progressively responsible experience working at the international and national levels
At least five (5) year’s resource mobilisation experience and at least three (3) years in senior role in the international development sector
Knowledge and Skills
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, networking and communication skills
Ability to engage with multilateral, bilateral, corporate and development partners.
Ability to lead dialogue with partners, identify and analyse trends, opportunities, and challenges
Initiative taker, self-motivated and a commitment to continuously produce results focus on impact and results
Excellent writing skills
Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain excellent relationships with key partners
Self-motivated, initiative taker and working towards achieving results
Understanding of development sector and best practices in international donor relations
Demonstrated knowledge of grants management, monitoring, assessments, and reviews
Excellent understanding of resource mobilisation strategies, cycles, and activities
Excellent leadership, coordination, and relationship building
Additional information: The above position will be for a period of 2 years , renewable depending on performance, continued need of the institute and availability of funding.
A competitive remuneration package will be offered commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience.
How To apply
Please send (1) one-page cover letter; (2) CV of not more than 5 (five) pages-including 3 (three) relevant referees; (3) 1 (one) page motivation statement detailing career goals and interests. These positions will be interviewed on a rolling basis until the right candidates are identified.
Application letters should have the title of the position as the subject as well as the subject of the email for email applicants. Only qualified applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
Applications will be considered on a continuous basis until the right candidates are identified.
Nairobi Address:
Finance and Administration Manager
African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP),
Westcom Point Building, Mahinga Mairu Avenue (Off Waiyaki Way), Westlands Nairobi
P.O. Box 14688 00800 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: hr@afidep.org
Interested and qualified candidates should apply by 15th March 2019
For more information and job application details, see; AFIDEP - Partnership Building & Resource Mobilisation Manager - Jobs in Kenya
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