Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team Fundraising and Program Development Specialist - ESA Hub - Nairobi Jobs in Kenya

Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team Fundraising and Program Development Specialist - ESA Hub - Nairobi Jobs in Kenya


About the Role

The Open Mapping Hub - Eastern & Southern Africa ESA Hub is a regional collaboration led by the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team HOT, a Non-Governmental Organization that sits at the forefront of participatory mapping, development, humanitarian response, open data and technology. Our mission is to advocate for and actively facilitate the creation, utilization, and widespread dissemination of high-quality open map data for systems and policy change across 23 countries in Eastern and Southern Africa.

The Fundraising and Program Development Manager is a key member of the Eastern & Southern Africa fundraising & External Relations team, and plays a critical role in securing new donor funding from governments, multilateral institutions (World Bank, UN agencies), government agencies (USAID, GAC, SIDA), multi-donor/pooled funds, as well as foundations, partners and individuals donors to drive the strategic growth of HOT’s work in the region.

The incumbent will work closely with teams across the organization in designing projects/programs and develop winning proposals. You will own the fundraising strategy, program/project development, coordinate writing, negotiate partnerships and build the capacity of regional staff to effectively conduct donor engagement.

The Open Mapping Hub - Eastern & Southern Africa ESA Hub is a regional collaboration led by the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team HOT, a Non-Governmental Organization that sits at the forefront of participatory mapping, development, humanitarian response, open data and technology.

Our mission is to advocate for and actively facilitate the creation, utilization, and widespread dissemination of high-quality open map data for systems and policy change across 23 countries in Eastern and Southern Africa.

The Fundraising and Program Development Manager is a key member of the Eastern & Southern Africa fundraising & External Relations team, and plays a critical role in securing new donor funding from governments, multilateral institutions (World Bank, UN agencies), government agencies (USAID, GAC, SIDA), multi-donor/pooled funds, as well as foundations, partners and individuals donors to drive the strategic growth of HOT’s work in the region.

The incumbent will work closely with teams across the organization in designing projects/programs and develop winning proposals. You will own the fundraising strategy, program/project development, coordinate writing, negotiate partnerships and build the capacity of regional staff to effectively conduct donor engagement.

Responsibilities

Coordinate Program Design and Proposal Development