Resource Mobilization Officer
Industry: NGO
Location: Nairobi
Salary Range: $500 - $600
The candidate will be a key
figure in the organization and will work closely with all the departments to
ensure that he/ she is an accurate voice of the organization when liaising with
funding agencies.
Key Tasks and
Responsibilities
- Develop and
implement a resource mobilization strategy for all organization programs
based on strategic assessments of budgets.
- Identify
potential donors for organization programs and activities,
- Develop a
donor database,
- Respond to
calls for proposals and undertake follow-up of potential funding
opportunities.
- Manage and
build new partnerships with public and private sector institutions to
ensure funding for new programs and activities and foster support for the
organization.
- Explore and
develop strategies for long-term sustainability of the organization
- Develop
business plans in collaboration with the finance department to initiate
income generating activities.
- Any other
duties as may arise from time to time and as may be assigned to the
Employee.
Professional Skills and
Competencies
- Diploma/
Degree in English, Communications, Business Management, Marketing or
related field desired.
- 2-3 years of
related experience, 1 year of which has been spent in grant/resource
mobilization, funding or any equivalent combination of education and
experience which provides the skills knowledge and ability necessary to
perform the tasks.
- Experience
in an NGO preferred.
- Excellent
interpersonal skills, ability to work within a multicultural environment.
- Team
building capability.
- Excellent
communication skills
To apply, send your CV and a one page
cover letter, explaining how your skills and experience apply to this role to cvs@flexi-personnel.com
Vacancy:Partnership Facilitator
Location: Vihiga
Company description: A US based NGO.
Job Description:The Partnership Facilitator will facilitate all
Kenyan partner projects by supporting local community groups to design,
implement and monitor community or group projects.
The Partnership Facilitator will lead
regular meetings with each group where they will guide them through the
planning process and provide leadership support.
The Facilitator will also engage with
these community groups so they can implement their own development projects,
and provide advice, creative problem-solving ideas and on-going support
throughout the implementation process.
The Partnership Facilitator will also
work with the Training Coordinator and external experts to build the capacity
of each group to ensure the sustainability of impact.
Essential Job Functions:
Project facilitation (80%)
- Support local community groups to develop
proposals for submission for review
- Facilitate implementation of selected projects
through regular check-in meetings with local community groups to
assess project progress and help the community deal with challenges
- Management and delivery of project
contributions to ensure project success
- Provide regular reports to office on
project and partnership indicators to ensure targets are being met
- Other duties as assigned.
Capacity building (20%)
- Conduct regular capacity assessments for selected
groups and create Capacity Development Training Plans for each group
- Organise in-house trainings for groups, based
on Capacity Development Training Plans – in collaboration with the
Education and Training Coordinator.
- Identify and contract external trainers where
necessary
Skills Specifications
- Exemplary project management and leadership
skills
- Capacity to motivate, inspire and train local
community groups
- Self-motivated and able to work without direct
supervision – a “can-do” attitude
- Strong analytical skills and a flexible and
creative approach to problem solving
- Strong interpersonal and effective
communication skills both orally and in writing
- Competence with MS Office applications,
including Microsoft Word, Excel and Access – database experience an
advantage
- A passion for sustainable community
development and empowerment
- Ability to operate effectively and meet
targets in a fast-paced environment, and thrive as part of a dynamic
and evolving team
Qualifications and Experience:
- University degree in any field, but
particularly Engineering, Economics, Public Health or Community
Development
- Minimum 1 year experience working with local
community groups and implementing development projects in rural areas
- Previous experience in organizational development
and/or capacity building (desirable)
- Qualification in project management
(desirable)
To Apply: eMail your CV to cv@dumaworks.com with the subject
line Partnership Facilitator
