Vi Agroforestry Programme Job in Kenya

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.

The Regional Office for Eastern Africa wishes to recruit for the following position:

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

• Develop and implement a resource mobilization strategy for the region.
• Monitor the coordination/implementation of resource mobilisation and fundraising strategy/plan in the region.
• 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

• Identify and develop institutional relationships that are necessary for fundraising.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• Support mapping and back donor assessments of potential donors in each program.
• Give technical input on funding proposals based on donor mapping and compliance requirements.
• Establish contacts and networks with other likeminded organizations and back donors.
• Research and analyse donor calls for funding applications, expression of interest and request for proposals.
• Prepare Regional update including information on donors’ thematic areas of focus on a regular basis.

4. Quality Control in fundraising

•  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

• Coordinate communication within the Region related to Resource Mobilization and Fundraising.
• Responsible for developing information material to be used in contact with back donors.
• Develop Communication Plans.
• Coach staff on communication issues.
• Facilitate experience sharing and shared learning on resource mobilization and fundraising within the Region and with Head Office.

6. Programme Support

•  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
•  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

• Track project implementation and compliance to donor requirements
• Organize and coordinate inception workshops for new partnership projects
• Support and ensure appropriate and timely communication with donors on all project related issues
• Support implementation of projects through partners
• Respond to inquiries on partnership projects as required by donors and partners
• 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

• A Bachelors degree in Development/Social Studies, Business Administration Finance, Humanitarian and/or Communication.
• A master’s degree in Business Administration or Development Work will be an added advantage.

(b) Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications

• Certificate/Diploma in Fundraising and Resource Mobilization
• Diploma in Communication/Public Relations.

(c) Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required

• Sufficient knowledge and experience of International Development work.
• Working knowledge of computer application packages and Internet.
• Good interpersonal skills to be able to relate to people of diverse backgrounds.
• Networking and negotiation skills.
• Planning and organizing ability to be able to accomplish tasks on schedule, file and retrieve information.
• Effective communication both oral and written English.
• Proposal and report writing skills.
• Effective leadership and managerial skills.

(d) Relevant Work Experience

• 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

E-mail: info@strategicdl.com

(Only short listed candidates will be contacted)