Post:Resource Mobilization & Fundraising Officer
Organization: HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya
Location:Nairobi,kenya
Vacancy Description Job Description and required qualifications (Important Note
- Position open to Kenyan
nationals only) HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya (HRTK)
seeks a Resource Mobilization & Fundraising Officer to help develop its
fundraising portfolio for both public and private donors. Under the supervision
of the Country Director, the incumbent will perform the following functions:
DONOR PROSPECTING:
• Diversify and expand HRTK’s current funding sources by identifying new
donor opportunities of strategic and technical interest to HRTK;
• Identify new mechanisms for cultivation and solicitation of individual,
corporate, foundation or other donors, and cooperation with complementary
efforts of HIAS HQ towards this same goal;
PROPOSAL WRITING
• In coordination with HRTK and HIAS HQ, prioritize funding targets, and
initiate, advance and oversee fundraising efforts including proposal writing
and submission, solicitation of grants, corporation/ foundation funds, charity
or other events;
• Create a reservoir of project proposals for future use.
PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT
• Monitor donor strategies and funding opportunities, identifying ways in
which HRTK can best contribute according to core competencies and technical
staff
• Coordinate preparation of a matrix of potential donors and prepare an
analysis of upcoming RFAs , RFP and unsolicited proposals • Develop and manage
donor database system and integrate with other agency operations.
• Steward a portfolio of prospects and donors at the $25,000 level and
above,
• Overhaul HRTK proposal templates and standard language and maintain up-to-date
capability statements.
CAPACITY BUILDING
• Together with HIAS HQ, HRTK Trustees and Country Director, develop and
strengthen the HRTK board; • Support and capacity build HRTK staff in resource
mobilization including grant cycle management ;
REPORTING
• Follow up on report writing and liaison for current grants including U.S.
State Department awards.
• Liaise with finance team and operations staff to ensure proper
reporting on existing and incoming funds;
• Oversee composition and review of high-level funding proposals and
reports.
Monitoring & Evaluation
• Coordinate all M&E activities
• Ensure regular, accurate, timely and quality monitoring reports on
all required indicators
• Working closely with the Programme Managers, conduct regular data quality
assessments and incorporate these into routine program monitoring to ensure
continuous quality improvement
• Provide regular feedback, monitor progress, address challenges, and
build capacity of staff to use information for planning and decision
making
• Facilitate development of work-plans and help track progress towards set
goals, targets and other deliverables
• Work closely with Programme Managers to plan, organize and execute
experience sharing and feedback meetings and arrange for additional training to
fill identified gaps
• Represent HRTK at stakeholder and Technical working Group meetings and
participate as appropriate
• Ensure that information generated is entered into an appropriate data base,
is cleaned and analyzed and packed in a format that is easily understood to
improve service delivery
Skills and competencies
• Ability to communicate clearly and impeccably;
• Exceptional knowledge of M&E, non-profit business development and
resource generation;
• Proven ability to raise funds from government, regional and local
institutions, conduct donor meetings, donor-field visits etc. ideally in an NGO
setting;
• Excellent organizational, management and computer skills;
• Strong communication, strategic and leadership skills;
• High ethical standards, accuracy and a heart for the underprivileged
• Experienced in international relief and development
• Excellent writing, presentation and research skills, and superior
attention to detail; Interest in and knowledge of international affairs or
related fields;
• A high degree of initiative and demonstrated ability to handle multiple
time-sensitive tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment; and
• Ability to reach fundraising targets and motivate others to achieve
targets
Education
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Master’s degree a
plus. Relevant training in M&E, resource mobilization Experience
• 5-7 years professional experience including 3-5 years in
fundraising, with a strong preference for major gifts experience and previous
exposure to the private sector and/or corporate giving. Knowledge of refugee
sector a plus.
Languages Proficiency in English. Working knowledge of Swahili and/French an
added advantage
How to apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment@hiasafrica.org. Indicate
Vacancy Notice No HRTK/KEN/RMFO/05/13 in the subject line. Important: Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to immediate
disqualification.
Closing date: 25 Oct 2013
How to Apply
http://reliefweb.int/job/610232/resource-mobilization-fundraising-officer
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