Kenya Society for the Blind Resource Mobilization Manager Job in Kenya
The Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) is a charitable organization established in 1956 by an Act of Parliament.
Our objective is the creation of an environment that encourages the inclusion of visually impaired persons and promotes the prevention of avoidable blindness.
Showing posts with label Resource Mobilization and Fund-Raising. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Resource Mobilization and Fund-Raising. Show all posts
February 10, 2011
October 14, 2010
KEMSA Resource Mobilization Advisor Job Vacancy
KEMSA Resource Mobilization Advisor Job Vacancy
The Kenya Medical Supplies Agency seeks to recruit a Resource Mobilization Advisor funded by the USAID/Kenya through Kenya's PEPFAR program.
The position will be based at the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA) offices.
The successful candidate will work alongside the KEMSA management for a designated period of time and will support the agency to mobilize adequate resources that will ensure its continued sustainability.
Resource Mobilization Advisor
Ref N: KEM-RMA/10/2010
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Resource Mobilization Advisor will provide overall technical guidance for mobilizing adequate resources both nationally and internationally to enhance the volume of funds and stream line the flow to meet KEMSA needs as well as establish and nurture partnerships with stakeholders.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a resource mobilizing strategy for KEMSA, establish targets and funding sources
- Project the financing gaps for KEMSA and mobilize resources from COK, bilateral and multilateral donors, philanthropic foundations, and other sources
- Assist in streamlining the preparation of proposals for donor funding across all KEMSA programs
- Lead and conduct market research to identify opportunities for resource mobilization and stakeholders' opinions and practices
- Maintain updated information on current and potential sources of funding
- Establish donor audit and financial reporting requirements and ensure compliance and timely submission
- As the focal contact person assist in management of donor relationships
- Develop and disseminate to relevant partners quarterly supply chain for public health resource mobilization matrix
- Work closely with the Public Relations Officer in implementing the organization's communication strategies
- Ensure documentation and reporting of KEMSA's ongoing projects activities to financiers
- Negotiating and managing funding agreements with the financiers
- Monitor resource allocated throughout the implementation and reporting cycle
- Any other duty that may be assigned to you by the CEO.
The Kenya Medical Supplies Agency seeks to recruit a Resource Mobilization Advisor funded by the USAID/Kenya through Kenya's PEPFAR program.
The position will be based at the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA) offices.
The successful candidate will work alongside the KEMSA management for a designated period of time and will support the agency to mobilize adequate resources that will ensure its continued sustainability.
Resource Mobilization Advisor
Ref N: KEM-RMA/10/2010
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Resource Mobilization Advisor will provide overall technical guidance for mobilizing adequate resources both nationally and internationally to enhance the volume of funds and stream line the flow to meet KEMSA needs as well as establish and nurture partnerships with stakeholders.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a resource mobilizing strategy for KEMSA, establish targets and funding sources
- Project the financing gaps for KEMSA and mobilize resources from COK, bilateral and multilateral donors, philanthropic foundations, and other sources
- Assist in streamlining the preparation of proposals for donor funding across all KEMSA programs
- Lead and conduct market research to identify opportunities for resource mobilization and stakeholders' opinions and practices
- Maintain updated information on current and potential sources of funding
- Establish donor audit and financial reporting requirements and ensure compliance and timely submission
- As the focal contact person assist in management of donor relationships
- Develop and disseminate to relevant partners quarterly supply chain for public health resource mobilization matrix
- Work closely with the Public Relations Officer in implementing the organization's communication strategies
- Ensure documentation and reporting of KEMSA's ongoing projects activities to financiers
- Negotiating and managing funding agreements with the financiers
- Monitor resource allocated throughout the implementation and reporting cycle
- Any other duty that may be assigned to you by the CEO.
August 24, 2010
Trócaire Institutional Funding Officer, Horn & East Africa Job Vacancy
Trócaire Institutional Funding Officer, Horn & East Africa Job Vacancy
Description of the unit / department: The Horn & East Africa region (HEARO) is one of five regions where Trócaire works overseas, with its regional office based in Nairobi, Kenya
Reporting to: Assistant Regional Manager, Horn & East Africa
Managing: (Individuals/Team) None
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Contract Duration: 2 Years
Grade and Scale: Overseas Programme Officer Scale
Location of Position: Based in Nairobi, Kenya, with regular travel in the Region.
Closing date: 06 Sep 2010
Scope of the Role:
1. To increase and broaden the institutional funding base of programmes by developing a co-financing strategy supportive of the Regional Strategic Plan.
2. To assist in proposal development and finalise reports for donors, in agreement with relevant Programme Officers and Regional Management.
3. To support the capacity of Programme Staff and partners to develop and manage co-financing contracts.
4. To establish and strengthen relationships with current and potential donors.
5. To develop and maintain a full understanding of all donor strategies, priorities and requirements.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. Develops Regional / Country Funding Strategies
* Collates information on donor priorities and strategies for programme countries, identifying thematic and geographic areas of overlap with Trócaire priorities.
* Develops Regional/Country Funding Strategy Papers and annual action plans for countries of responsibility.
* Works closely with the Co-Financing Unit in Ireland, in order to coordinate contacts with / applications to donors.
2. Programme Support
Based on the Regional Strategic Framework, in close collaboration with HEARO colleagues and identified local partners, as approved by the Regional Manager:
* Support programme staff in the elaboration of co-financing submissions and in the management of donor contracts and support partners to meet the contractual obligations of co-financed programmes and projects.
* Provide training to staff and partners on co-financing programme development, management and report writing skills.
* Work closely with programme teams to build the capacities of partners to handle conditionality and compliance issues related to co-financed contracts, especially in narrative and financial reporting
* Support programme teams in identifying direct funding opportunities for suitable partners and in promoting development of partner capacity to manage donor contracts themselves.
* Assist with narrative and financial reporting on co-financed programmes and projects, and in developing financial management and reporting systems which will facilitate effective multi-partner and multi-component programme budget tracking and management.
* Pro-actively identify opportunities for securing co-financing from governments, major donors and trusts accessible to Trócaire.
* Establish and build relationships with potential donors.
* Strengthen relationships with current donors.
* Liaise with donors and negotiates contracts.
* Provide assistance to and collaborate with Trócaire’s Co-Financing Unit in Ireland, where appropriate and as requested.
3. Other Duties
* Any other duty as may be assigned by Regional Management that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility.
Person Specification – Essential Requirements (E)
(E) Qualification
* Third level qualification in: Social Science, Development Studies, or related area
(E) Experience
* Two years experience of proposal and report writing for donors such as the EC, Irish Aid, DFID, EU, Trusts and Foundations.
* Proven success of securing funds from official donors.
* Planning, monitoring and reporting on development and/or emergency programmes.
* Experience of working with partner organisations.
* Two years overseas experience, preferably in the Region.
(E) Skills
* Excellent written skills, including proposals & reports.
* Excellent skills for budgeting and financial analysis.
* Project planning, monitoring and evaluation techniques, especially Logical Frameworks.
* Good verbal and written communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
* Good analytical and negotiation skills.
* Good IT skills, especially word processing & spreadsheets.
* Strong administrative skills.
* Fluent in English (spoken & written).
(E) Qualities
* Commitment to Trócaire’s Vision, Mission and Values and an understanding of a partnership approach to development.
* Sympathetic understanding of the Catholic Church’s role in relief and development.
* Excellent networking skills with the ability to establish good relationships, confident in engaging with senior people.
* Culturally sensitive and diplomatic.
* Self motivated with proven ability to take the initiative.
* Able to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines.
* Flexible and adaptable.
* Accuracy and attention to detail.
* Strong Team Player by supporting team members and participating actively in formal and informal fora.
* Able to learn from experience and apply to future work.
* Able and prepared to travel extensively within the HEARO Region
(E) Knowledge
* Good knowledge of institutional donors, particularly the EU, Irish Aid and DFID.
* Good understanding of international development issues.
* Financial controls and procedures.
* Project Cycle Management.
How to apply
To apply, please download application form from Trocaire website; http://www.trocaire.org and return completed form to Jason Rice, HR Officer at hr@trocaire.ie.
Description of the unit / department: The Horn & East Africa region (HEARO) is one of five regions where Trócaire works overseas, with its regional office based in Nairobi, Kenya
Reporting to: Assistant Regional Manager, Horn & East Africa
Managing: (Individuals/Team) None
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Contract Duration: 2 Years
Grade and Scale: Overseas Programme Officer Scale
Location of Position: Based in Nairobi, Kenya, with regular travel in the Region.
Closing date: 06 Sep 2010
Scope of the Role:
1. To increase and broaden the institutional funding base of programmes by developing a co-financing strategy supportive of the Regional Strategic Plan.
2. To assist in proposal development and finalise reports for donors, in agreement with relevant Programme Officers and Regional Management.
3. To support the capacity of Programme Staff and partners to develop and manage co-financing contracts.
4. To establish and strengthen relationships with current and potential donors.
5. To develop and maintain a full understanding of all donor strategies, priorities and requirements.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. Develops Regional / Country Funding Strategies
* Collates information on donor priorities and strategies for programme countries, identifying thematic and geographic areas of overlap with Trócaire priorities.
* Develops Regional/Country Funding Strategy Papers and annual action plans for countries of responsibility.
* Works closely with the Co-Financing Unit in Ireland, in order to coordinate contacts with / applications to donors.
2. Programme Support
Based on the Regional Strategic Framework, in close collaboration with HEARO colleagues and identified local partners, as approved by the Regional Manager:
* Support programme staff in the elaboration of co-financing submissions and in the management of donor contracts and support partners to meet the contractual obligations of co-financed programmes and projects.
* Provide training to staff and partners on co-financing programme development, management and report writing skills.
* Work closely with programme teams to build the capacities of partners to handle conditionality and compliance issues related to co-financed contracts, especially in narrative and financial reporting
* Support programme teams in identifying direct funding opportunities for suitable partners and in promoting development of partner capacity to manage donor contracts themselves.
* Assist with narrative and financial reporting on co-financed programmes and projects, and in developing financial management and reporting systems which will facilitate effective multi-partner and multi-component programme budget tracking and management.
* Pro-actively identify opportunities for securing co-financing from governments, major donors and trusts accessible to Trócaire.
* Establish and build relationships with potential donors.
* Strengthen relationships with current donors.
* Liaise with donors and negotiates contracts.
* Provide assistance to and collaborate with Trócaire’s Co-Financing Unit in Ireland, where appropriate and as requested.
3. Other Duties
* Any other duty as may be assigned by Regional Management that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility.
Person Specification – Essential Requirements (E)
(E) Qualification
* Third level qualification in: Social Science, Development Studies, or related area
(E) Experience
* Two years experience of proposal and report writing for donors such as the EC, Irish Aid, DFID, EU, Trusts and Foundations.
* Proven success of securing funds from official donors.
* Planning, monitoring and reporting on development and/or emergency programmes.
* Experience of working with partner organisations.
* Two years overseas experience, preferably in the Region.
(E) Skills
* Excellent written skills, including proposals & reports.
* Excellent skills for budgeting and financial analysis.
* Project planning, monitoring and evaluation techniques, especially Logical Frameworks.
* Good verbal and written communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
* Good analytical and negotiation skills.
* Good IT skills, especially word processing & spreadsheets.
* Strong administrative skills.
* Fluent in English (spoken & written).
(E) Qualities
* Commitment to Trócaire’s Vision, Mission and Values and an understanding of a partnership approach to development.
* Sympathetic understanding of the Catholic Church’s role in relief and development.
* Excellent networking skills with the ability to establish good relationships, confident in engaging with senior people.
* Culturally sensitive and diplomatic.
* Self motivated with proven ability to take the initiative.
* Able to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines.
* Flexible and adaptable.
* Accuracy and attention to detail.
* Strong Team Player by supporting team members and participating actively in formal and informal fora.
* Able to learn from experience and apply to future work.
* Able and prepared to travel extensively within the HEARO Region
(E) Knowledge
* Good knowledge of institutional donors, particularly the EU, Irish Aid and DFID.
* Good understanding of international development issues.
* Financial controls and procedures.
* Project Cycle Management.
How to apply
To apply, please download application form from Trocaire website; http://www.trocaire.org and return completed form to Jason Rice, HR Officer at hr@trocaire.ie.
August 10, 2010
Zinduka Afrika - Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Project Officer Job in Kenya
Zinduka Afrika - Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Project Officer Job in Kenya
Zinduka Afrika; a Non Governmental Organization is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Project Officer
Reporting Time: Immediately
Reporting to Program Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting Time: Immediately
Reporting to Program Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement the OVC project.
- Prepare tools for profiling and follow up of the OVC needs.
- Refer OVC issues to the appropriate institutions.
- Coordinate OVC activities for the organization.
- Assist in monitoring and evaluation of the project, Workplan, Financies among others.
- Prepare timely and quality reports.
- Mobilize resources particularly write proposals for fundraising among other fundraising activities.
- Raise awareness in regard to OVC.
- Assist in lobbying and advocacy for the needs of OVC.
- Promote networking and collaboration with like minded organizations.
- Any other duties assigned by the management.
Required Qualifications:
- University degree in Social Science, Psychology, Public Health or other relevant Field from a recognized Institution.
- Must be a born again Christian
- Two years experience coordinating the implementation of community programs
- Prior work experience in OVC programs is essential.
- Must have fundraising skills.
- Community Mobilization skills.
- Experience of planning, implementation and monitoring.
- Facilitation and Coordination skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
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