Hivos, EA
seeks qualified candidates for the position of Business
Development Officer – Green Food and Productive Landscapes
Number of hours: 40
Number of hours: 40
Region: East Africa
Office: Nairobi, Kenya
About Hivos: Hivos is an international organisation that seeks new solutions to persistent global issues. With smart projects in the right places, we oppose discrimination, inequality, abuse of power and the unsustainable use of our planet’s resources.
About Hivos: Hivos is an international organisation that seeks new solutions to persistent global issues. With smart projects in the right places, we oppose discrimination, inequality, abuse of power and the unsustainable use of our planet’s resources.
This is why
we cooperate with innovative businesses, citizens and their organisations. We
share a dream with them of sustainable economies and inclusive societies.
Job Context: The Business Development Officer reports to the Program Manager–Green Foods and Landscapes.
Job Context: The Business Development Officer reports to the Program Manager–Green Foods and Landscapes.
He/She is
responsible for the growth and development of new and/or existing programmes in
the region, consistent with Hivos’ vision and standards for sustainable green
foods and landscapes.
He/She will
be the main contact between Hivos, donors, and partners in the development of
new and /or existing initiatives that provide for strategic and innovative
programme expansion for organizational growth.
The
successful candidate will work closely with other Business Development Officers
and Program staff in the Hivos regional office.
This
position is based in Nairobi with regular (30%) travel and visits to donors,
partners, and relevant actors in the region.
This role
may involve some international travel.
Your responsibilities
Your responsibilities
- Identifying
and prioritizing new areas of innovative program development and donor
needs in relation to Hivos’ priorities and strategies in the green foods
and productive landscapes domain.
- Designing
and implementing a strategy to identify, track, and secure suitable and
sufficient funding and resources to support Hivos’ evolving work in green
foods and productive landscapes. This includes:
1. Identifying
and proactively pursuing grants and fundraising opportunities
2. Preparing
grant applications, concept notes and proposals to donors
3. Coordinating
fundraising activities and events
4. Seeking
in-kind, financial, and/or pro-bono support from relevant partners, companies,
governments, and service providers
5. Building a
solid donor intelligence network/base representing the local, regional, and
international donor communities, with a view to expanding Hivos’ green foods
and productive landscapes portfolio
6. Establishing
and participating in formal and informal networks with relevant partners,
donors, and actors
7. Building
strategic and lasting partnerships with investors, donors, governments,
development partners and the private sector
- Actively
participating and contributing to financial forecasting at the project and
organizational level to determine necessary funding and resource
requirements.
- Securing
suitable and sufficient funding and resources to support Hivos’
operational requirements.
- Supporting
the establishment and implementation of transparent budget monitoring
systems and upholding the highest level of organizational governance,
including:
1. Advising
management and staff on user-friendly financial management systems, tools and procedures
for the successful delivery of projects within budget
2. Guiding
management on contract negotiations, grant cash-flow requirements, cost
recovery requirements and potential funding gaps
3. Supporting
and participating in internal and external audit requirements
4. Supporting
the effective tracking of grant income, ensuring that all allocated finances
are collected and acquitted in a timely manner
5. Preparing
and reviewing high quality financial and narrative reports relating to grants
and donations
- Actively
representing the organization’s program development interests at relevant
meetings, events, and within resource mobilization or donor-specific peer
networks, as they relate to Hivos’ work.
- Building
internal capacity in program development and within country teams to
strengthen their capacity to fundraise; and to independently design
innovative, viable and high impact interventions and proposals for target
donors.
- Monitoring,
evaluating and disseminating proposal development best practices and
quality assurance at country and regional levels.
- Contribute
to program monitoring and evaluation to ensure concepts and proposals
adhere to donor requirements and Hivos’ policies and procedures.
- Ensure
compliance with donor contract requirements and reporting deadlines, as
well as effective communication with partners and stakeholders to ensure
efficient and effective program implementation.
- Provide
other programmatic, research, administrative, and logistical support as
needed
Your
profile
- Masters
degree in agriculture economics, development or related discipline.
- Minimum
3-5 years of post-graduate work experience in nonprofit program
development and/or fundraising within the private sector and/or
international development organizations.
- Demonstrated
donor network in Kenya (required) and in the region (preferred)
- Ability
to work on short-term assignments with tight deadlines while managing
multiple tasks and pipelines.
- Ability
to work independently, and function effectively as a member of a global
team, and adhere to strict deadlines.
- Excellent
research and analytical skills.
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills:
- Attention
to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Willingness
to travel regionally up to 30% of the time.
- Work
experience and knowledge of the economic, social, environmental, and
development context in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Good
networking, marketing, proposal development, and IT skills.
- Attention
to detail.
- Excellent
negotiating and networking skills.
- High
levels of personal integrity and accountability.
What we
offer: We offer a
competitive package based on the candidate’s qualifications.
Business
Development Officer – Women Empowerment, Sexual Rights and Diversity
Number of hours: 40
Number of hours: 40
Region: East Africa
Office: Nairobi, Kenya
About Hivos: Hivos is an international organisation that seeks new solutions to persistent global issues. With smart projects in the right places, we oppose discrimination, inequality, abuse of power and the unsustainable use of our planet’s resources.
About Hivos: Hivos is an international organisation that seeks new solutions to persistent global issues. With smart projects in the right places, we oppose discrimination, inequality, abuse of power and the unsustainable use of our planet’s resources.
Counterbalance
alone, however, is not enough. Our primary focus is achieving structural
change.
This is why
we cooperate with innovative businesses, citizens and their organisations. We
share a dream with them of sustainable economies and inclusive societies.
Job Context: With long standing experience in development programs, the East Africa Regional Office is looking to fill the position of a Business Development Officer within the Women’s Empowerment and Sexual Rights and Diversity Programme.
Job Context: With long standing experience in development programs, the East Africa Regional Office is looking to fill the position of a Business Development Officer within the Women’s Empowerment and Sexual Rights and Diversity Programme.
The
Business Development Officer will lead the design and fundraising for new
programs that will increase the impact of Hivos’ work in East Africa.
The Business Development Officer reports to the Regional Program Manager, Women’s Empowerment, Sexual Rights and Diversity.
The Business Development Officer reports to the Regional Program Manager, Women’s Empowerment, Sexual Rights and Diversity.
He/She is
responsible for the growth and development of new and/or existing programmes in
the region, consistent with Hivos’ vision and standards for sustainable Women’s
Empowerment, Sexual Rights and Diversity.
He/She will
be the main contact between Hivos, donors, and partners in the development of
new and /or existing initiatives that provide for strategic and innovative
programme expansion for organizational growth.
The
successful candidate will work closely with other Business Development Officers
and Program staff in the Hivos regional office.
This
position is based in Nairobi with regular (30%) travel and visits to donors,
partners, and relevant actors in the region.
This role
may involve some international travel.
Your responsibilities
Your responsibilities
- Identifying
and prioritizing new areas of innovative program development and donor
needs in relation to Hivos’ priorities and strategies in Women’s
Empowerment, Sexual Rights and Diversity domain.
- Designing
and implementing a strategy to identify, track, and secure suitable and
sufficient funding and resources to support Hivos’ evolving work in
Women’s Empowerment, Sexual Rights and Diversity. This includes:
1. Identifying
and proactively pursuing grants and fundraising opportunities.
2. Preparing
grant applications, concept notes and proposals to donors.
3. Coordinating
fundraising activities and events.
4. Seeking
in-kind, financial, and/or pro-bono support from relevant partners, companies,
governments, and service providers.
5. Building a
solid donor intelligence network/base representing the local, regional, and
international donor communities, with a view to expanding Hivos’ Women’s
Empowerment, Sexual Rights and Diversity portfolio.
6. Establishing
and participating in formal and informal networks with relevant partners, donors,
and actors.
7. Building
strategic and lasting partnerships with investors, donors, governments,
development partners and the private sector.
- Actively
participating and contributing to financial forecasting at the project and
organizational level to determine necessary funding and resource
requirements.
- Securing
suitable and sufficient funding and resources to support Hivos’
operational requirements.
- Supporting
the establishment and implementation of transparent budget monitoring
systems and upholding the highest level of organizational governance,
including:
1. Advising
management and staff on user-friendly financial management systems, tools and
procedures for the successful delivery of projects within budget.
2. Guiding
management on contract negotiations, grant cash-flow requirements, cost
recovery requirements and potential funding gaps.
3. Supporting
and participating in internal and external audit requirements.
4. Supporting
the effective tracking of grant income, ensuring that all allocated finances
are collected and acquitted in a timely manner.
5. Preparing
and reviewing high quality financial and narrative reports relating to grants
and donations.
- Actively
representing the organization’s program development interests at relevant
meetings, events, and within resource mobilization or donor-specific peer
networks, as they relate to Hivos’ work.
- Building
internal capacity in program development and within country teams to
strengthen their capacity to fundraise; and to independently design
innovative, viable and high impact interventions and proposals for target
donors.
- Monitoring,
evaluate and disseminate proposal development best practices and quality
assurance at country and regional levels.
- Contribute
to program monitoring and evaluation to ensure concepts and proposals
adhere to donor requirements and Hivos’ policies and procedures.
- Ensure
compliance with donor contract requirements and reporting deadlines, as
well as effective communication with partners and stakeholders to ensure
efficient and effective program implementation.
- Provide
other programmatic, research, administrative, and logistical support as
needed.
Your
Profile
- Masters
degree in Gender and Development, Women studies, Public Health or related
discipline.
- Minimum
4 years of post-graduate work experience in nonprofit program development
and/or fundraising within the private sector and/or international
development organizations.
- Demonstrated
donor network in Kenya (required) and in the region (preferred).
- Ability
to work on short-term assignments with tight deadlines while managing
multiple tasks and pipelines.
- Ability
to work independently, and function effectively as a member of a global
team, and adhere to strict deadlines.
- Excellent
research and analytical skills.
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills.
- Good
conceptualization and affinity for gender justice, diversity and
inclusion.
1. Attention
to detail and strong organizational skills.
2. Willingness
to travel regionally up to 30% of the time.
3. Work
experience and knowledge of the economic, social, environmental, and
development context in Sub-Saharan Africa.
4. Good
networking, marketing, proposal development, and IT skills.
5. Attention
to detail.
6. Excellent
negotiating and networking skills.
- High
levels of personal integrity and accountability.
What we
offer: We offer a
competitive package based on the candidate’s qualifications.
Like to apply?
Kindly send your CV and cover letter explaining why you are the suitable candidate for this position. Your letter should state your current and expected salary.
Like to apply?
Kindly send your CV and cover letter explaining why you are the suitable candidate for this position. Your letter should state your current and expected salary.
This
position will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and will be closed when a
suitable candidate has been identified.
