Islamic Relief Programme Development and Partnership Manager Jobs in Kenya

Established in 1984 in the UK, Islamic Relief is an international NGO seeking to promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities through relief and development activities.

IR started operations in Kenya in 1993 on one to one orphans sponsorship programme through a local CBO in Mandera District, Northern Kenya.

It opened its fully fledged office in March in 2006 at the height of drought in the Horn of Africa. Since then IR has been providing humanitarian and development assistance to vulnerable communities.

Over these years it has implemented various development and relief activities in Mandera. This has remarkably changed the lives of the
vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.

In January 2010, IRK extended its operation to Wajir County, neighbouring Mandera, and in January 2012 expanded to Garissa and Dadaab.

IR Kenya recently developed five years strategic planning for 2017 -2021 in line with global strategy focusing on the thematic priorities of Sustainable Community Development, Disaster and Humanitarian Response, Education and Child Development sectors.

Key Responsibilities

The work to be accomplished by the selected individual shall consist of the following:

Strategy and Business Development

Develop and deliver the strategy for IRK’s new business development including local
fundraising in line with need and responsive to opportunity, in close collaboration with
the Senior Management and Programme Technical team.

Coordinate and contribute to country office strategy and annual business plan
development processes

In coordination with IRK’s Senior management and programme technical team, lead
proposal development teams across the country team including field offices.

Work with IRK staff and/or IR Regional Office (including programme, finance,
fundraising, Communication and MERL) to develop and submit large scale/multi-year
proposals and ensure that applications are high quality, aligned with IRK’s priorities,
demonstrate impact, and offer value for money.

Review and provide feedback on proposals ensuring compliance with proposal
development guidelines and IR global policie

Conduct donor scoping and mapping exercises, and support IRK senior Management
and programme technical teams by identifying and facilitating opportunities for
relationship building with key donors and partners.

Proactively engage with potential new partners and manage MoU processes and
partner communications as required

In close collaboration with the Communications Department, develop materials for external communication and donor outreach (i.e capacity statements, country profiles
etc.)

Review existing corporate and community fundraising systems and concepts, and
develop appropriate plans and strategies with support from the senior management
team/ Country Director.

Programme Quality and Information systems

Contribute to the development and maintenance of monthly fundraising overviews and effectively track proposal submissions and external engagements; provide quality
monthly departmental updates for country office reporting processes

Contribution to development of theory of change documents for programmatic
implementation areas

Coordination with the MEAL unit to ensure M&E systems in place help effectively
collect evidence and demonstrate impact, accountability and value for money to
donors and partners

Managing people, capacity building and organisational leadership

Oversee and where appropriate, develop

a small team of staff in your area of
responsibility (Community Fundraising Coordinator, Fundraising Volunteers)

Contribute to learning initiatives by developing and disseminating guidance on
important fundraising topics.

General

Ensure all budgeting and follow up of project costs and negotiation of contracts is
completed.

A strong commitment to develop, promote and practice IRK’s vision, mission, values
and strategy

The role holder will from time to time be required to carry out any other duties that are
within the scope of the job

Education, Qualification and Language

Minimum Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Development Studies,
International Relation/ or other relevant discipline

Excellent English language skills (written and spoken);

Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience

Proven experience with an NGO in a senior programme funding position(s) involving
proposal development and donor liaison.

Experience of developing successful proposals and tender bids to the EU, EC, USAID,
SIDA, DFID and the UN as well as other institutional donors.

Clear understanding and knowledge of the development issues, particularly those that
have implications on people living in poverty or affected by disasters.

In-depth understanding of logical frameworks as a tool to develop theory of change and intervention logic

First class communication skills, excellent interpersonal, and negotiation skills to work
effectively in a multi-cultural environment, often at a distance

Ability to facilitate, maintain and manage good working relationships between staff,
volunteers, partners, and donors.

Excellent writing, reasoning and analytical skills

Capacity building experience including training and skills development

Ability to prioritise own workload and work with minimal supervision

Ability to lead complex proposal development teams;

Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20% of time, mostly to remote areas.

Desirable Knowledge, skills and Experience

Programmatic expertise on the following themes: humanitarian interventions, DRR,
gender issues, conflict, sustainable livelihoods etc.

Experience of working in a country team and providing support from a distance

Strong computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Power Point, MS Project,
SPSS).

Sympathetic with aims, values & objectives of Islamic Relief

Application Instructions

If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and mission, please apply by downloading the application pack under the relevant role from below and forward the completed form to Expat.Careers@irworldwide.org by the closing date.

Closing date: 14th September 2018 11:59 PM

For more information and job application details, see; Islamic Relief Programme Development and Partnership Manager Jobs in Kenya

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