Heifer International NGO Jobs in Nairobi

Heifer International NGO Country Resource Mobilization Manager Jobs in Nairobi


Job Description

Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

The Institutional Business Development Country Resource Mobilization Manager (CRMM) will be based in Heifer International’s country office in Kenya. S/he plays a central role in her/his country of assignment in defining resource mobilization strategies, identifying market opportunities, building relationships, strategically positioning Heifer with potential funders and partners, strengthening country office capacity for resource mobilization, and responding to funding opportunities, specifically institutional funders such as USAID and the EU.

Responsibilities

  • In collaboration with IBD and country teams, design a road map to set resource mobilization and partnership goals, that would guide the business development (BD)work for Heifer International in the country of Kenya.
  • Conduct market assessment and in-country funding priorities and trends, and update the IBD and country team on a regular basis.
  • Build, nurture and document relationships with institutional funders and potential host-country government departments in country and position Heifer for partnerships.
  • Assess, identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with existing and potential local and international partners leading to mutual business partnerships.
  • Assist country office in producing appropriate marketing materials, e.g. capability statements, Past Performance Reports (PPRs), etc. for positioning and proposals.
  • Coordinate and contribute to the design, writing, review and approval of project proposals and concept papers for submission to funders.
  • Regularly track opportunities in country and report back to other team members.

    Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree plus five (5) years of business development experience in Kenya or East Africa.
  • Fluent in English (fluency in other languages is a plus).
  • Master’s degree in business development or international development or a related field.
  • Minimum two (2) or more years living and working in Kenya or East Africa.
  • Ability to establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to prepare documents in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail.
  • Lifting and carrying of up to 25 pounds (11 kilograms) floor-to-waist if able.
  • May require constant sitting; working at a computer for extended periods.
  • Committed to learn Heifer’s values-based holistic community development model, Theory of Change, Cornerstones, and other Heifer established systems.
  • Demonstrate a high degree of honesty and integrity.

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should apply online by 9th February, 2018

    For more information and job application details, see; Heifer International NGO Country Resource Mobilization Manager Jobs in Nairobi




    Heifer International
    NGO Enterprise Development Manager Jobs in Nairobi


    Job Description

    The Enterprise Development Manager position contributes to the Heifers strategic priority of scaling up the impact of our work through the development of strong and sustainable farmer business organizations. Reporting to the Director of Programs the Enterprise Development Manager will be responsible for ensuring that project participants, self-help groups, cooperatives, and associations have the knowledge and skills to develop and run successful enterprises and cooperatives. In close collaboration and coordination with the Project Coordinators, He/she will ensure successful, innovative, efficient, and effective functioning of all enterprise hubs and cooperatives in the Kenya Country Program through effective business planning, business training and developing private sector linkages in collaboration with other departments towards achieving the common goal.

    Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic inputs into all the Country Programme Business Development Work
  • Provide governance and management of farmers, producer organizations and cooperatives
  • Develop strong values and principle amongst groups, association and cooperatives
  • Work as an integral part of the Heifer Kenya team in close coordination with the Project Coordinators, Training Manager and Animal Wellbeing Manager and the Programmed Director to contribute to the achievement of Heifer Kenya’s business goals.

    Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics.
  • At least five (5) years’ experience in fields related to agro-enterprise development (specifically livestock enterprises) and cooperative development.
  • Master’s degree or equivalent in the fields of Agriculture Economics, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Enterprise Development or other related field, plus five (5) years in a mix of economic growth/trade, value chain competitiveness, investment promotion, or agriculture development.
  • Minimum of five (5) years’ management level work experience.
  • Significant experience in building public/private partnerships, preferably in the dairy sector.
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting business, investment analyses, and capital budgeting and sufficient evidence on how the results were used to develop potentially viable business ideas and subsequently tangible businesses.
  • Proven experience in building the capacity of partner institutions, manage knowledge, measure progress and plan and innovate within the dairy industry.

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should apply online by 9th February, 2018

    For more information and job application details, see; Heifer International NGO Enterprise Development Manager Jobs in Nairobi

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