Donor Manager,
USAID (Technical)
Nairobi,
Kenya
Attractive
Permanent
Full Time,
40 hours per week
About VSO: VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.
About VSO: VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.
Role
Overview: The USAID
donor manager role is part of the Global Donor Management Team, and is charged
with providing leadership on USAID for VSO worldwide which includes: providing
donor intelligence and landscape mapping to enable VSO to position itself for
opportunities; providing high quality technical compliance support across the
programme cycle (from pre-positioning to bid development to grant
implementation and close out) and supporting ongoing engagement with USAID
missions and bureaus.
The role
support work across all areas of thematic work and requires frequent travel to
work alongside various bid teams.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
Skills, qualifications and experience required
We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, passionate about social justice and inclusive development, knows how to be creative and persistent to achieve results, demonstrates consistent leadership and can work independently in a variety of changing circumstances.
The ideal
candidate will bring a well-established track record with USAID rules and
regulations and familiarity with USAID strategic directions.
Candidates
should enjoy extensive travel and working with diverse and geographic dispersed
colleagues.
How to apply
How to apply
If you’re
interested in applying for this role, please download the job description HERE to read more details about the position and the skills and
experience we’re looking for.
Application closing date: 22 Jun 2016
Interview/Assessment date(s): TBC
Start date: As soon as possible
