The Vi Agroforestry Programme is
under the Vi Tree Foundation an international non political, non religious and
nonprofit organization registered in Sweden and in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and
Rwanda as a non-governmental organization.
The Regional Office for Eastern
Africa is based in Nairobi, Kenya and it supports partner organizations and
programmes at both national and regional level in the four countries.
Resource
Mobilization and Fundraising Manager
The purpose of the position is to
provide technical support to the Region in resource mobilization and
fundraising. The major duties and responsibility are to:
a. To
coordinate Resource Mobilization and Fundraising Initiatives within the Region
1.
Strategy Development and Implementation
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Develop and implement a resource mobilization strategy for the
region.
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Monitor the coordination/implementation of resource mobilisation
and fundraising strategy/plan in the region.
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Co-ordinate and implement training and capacity building
initiatives for staff and partners (where relevant) in regard to fundraising
and resource mobilization based on need assessments.
2.
Coordination of Resource Mobilization
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Identify and develop institutional relationships that are
necessary for fundraising.
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Complete and regularly update a scan on bilateral and
multilateral and private sector donors priorities and keep the organization
informed of funding opportunities
·
Coordinate and strengthen the links between Regional Office and
the Head Office.
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Disseminate information to relevant programmes regarding donors’
application processes and deadlines.
·
Coordinate and write concept papers and proposals to respond to
specific solicited and unsolicited funding opportunities and ensure they
correspond with the mandate and values of the organization.
·
Follow-up submission of proposal with effective liaison with
donors, as permitted and ensure donor questions and concerns are
fully/adequately addressed in a timely manner.
·
Regularly update the list of on-going proposals with different
back donors for the regional office as well as the Head Office.
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Build and maintain positive working relationships with other
Regions and to participate as a team member in the development of proposals in
other countries and regions upon request or when such opportunity arises.
3. Donor
Scoping and Intelligence
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Support mapping and back donor assessments of potential donors
in each program.
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Give technical input on funding proposals based on donor mapping
and compliance requirements.
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Establish contacts and networks with other likeminded
organizations and back donors.
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Research and analyse donor calls for funding applications,
expression of interest and request for proposals.
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Prepare Regional update including information on donors’ thematic
areas of focus on a regular basis.
4. Quality
Control in fundraising
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Continuous update and
coach staff on methods and changes relation to resource mobilization and
fundraising.
·
Evaluate and systematize
analyse experiences and lessons learnt from each program in relation to
resource mobilization.
5.
Ensuring Effective Communication
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Coordinate communication within the Region related to Resource
Mobilization and Fundraising.
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Responsible for developing information material to be used in
contact with back donors.
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Develop Communication Plans.
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Coach staff on communication issues.
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Facilitate experience sharing and shared learning on resource
mobilization and fundraising within the Region and with Head Office.
6.
Programme Support
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Lead partnership review
for implementing partners for implementation of the organizations’ strategic
objectives in line with donor requirements
·
Supporting programme
implementation of key projects in line with donor requirements
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Support monitoring and
evaluation, reviews and reflections of donor funded projects in line with donor
requirements
·
Evaluate and provide
guidance to consultants and other external experts working with donor funded
projects
b. Donor
accountability, reporting, compliance and management
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Track project implementation and compliance to donor
requirements
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Organize and coordinate inception workshops for new partnership
projects
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Support and ensure appropriate and timely communication with
donors on all project related issues
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Support implementation of projects through partners
·
Respond to inquiries on partnership projects as required by
donors and partners
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Circulate donor intelligence, news and other relevant
information to programme team
c. Provide
technical support to all programmes in correct grant handling policies and
procedures.
3.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
(The
knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal
schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training)
(a) Level
of Education/Academic Qualification
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A Bachelors degree in Development/Social Studies, Business
Administration Finance, Humanitarian and/or Communication.
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A master’s degree in Business Administration or Development Work
will be an added advantage.
(b)
Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications
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Certificate/Diploma in Fundraising and Resource Mobilization
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Diploma in Communication/Public Relations.
(c)
Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required
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Sufficient knowledge and experience of International Development
work.
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Working knowledge of computer application packages and Internet.
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Good interpersonal skills to be able to relate to people of
diverse backgrounds.
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Networking and negotiation skills.
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Planning and organizing ability to be able to accomplish tasks
on schedule, file and retrieve information.
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Effective communication both oral and written English.
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Proposal and report writing skills.
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Effective leadership and managerial skills.
(d)
Relevant Work Experience
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A minimum of five-year’s experience in development work with
Resource Mobilization and Fundraising in a developing country is mandatory.
Application letter indicating a
brief statement why you qualify for the job should be accompanied with a
detailed CV and names of at least three (3) professional referees, daytime
telephone contact, and current and expected monthly remunerations (monthly
gross salary and cash benefits) to reach the address below before the close of
business on Wednesday 4th July 2012.
(Please do not attach certificates
and testimonials at this point).
Executive
Selection, Strategic Dimensions Limited
Management and Development Consultants
Management and Development Consultants
E-mail: info@strategicdl.com
(Only short listed candidates will
be contacted)
