Post:Program Officer, Resource Mobilization
Organization: AGRA
Location:Nairobi,Kenya,East Africa
Salary Very Attractive
Program Officer, Resource Mobilization
Ref.: PO-RM / 10-13
The
Resource Mobilization unit’s goal is to secure resources from a
diversified donor base that enables AGRA to deliver on its mission,
sustain robust core operations and be nimble in the face of emerging
African agriculture issues.
The Program Officer, Resource
Mobilization will serve as the principal liaison to Africa-based donors
among the bi-lateral, multi-lateral and private sector community. As
such, the position holder will maintain a clear understanding of AGRA’s
programs in all the countries in which operations are conducted, and
grantees across the organization’s programs. With a specific focus on
private sector partners, the Program Officer, Resource Mobilization will
translate partnership opportunities into both funds and leverage, in
furtherance of program and resource targets.
Reporting to the
Head of Resource Mobilization, this position is internationally
recruited and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya on a three (3) year
fixed-term contract. Specific responsibilities will include:
•
Develop concept notes, proposals and budgets to drive the achievement of
AGRA’s strategic plan and country priorities, aligned with specific
donor priorities across all AGRA programs;
• Mobilize resources from bilateral and multilateral donors, philanthropic foundations and other sources;
• Internal liaison to Program Directors and Program Officers in donor cultivation and follow up;
• Provide support to AGRA Country Managers in prospecting and concept note development;
•
Lead all Africa-based donor contact, prospecting and follow up –
including bilateral missions, multilateral donors and private sector
donor cultivation, in conjunction with the unit head;
• Offer representational support to certain Africa-based and other donor convening’s as assigned by the unit head; and
• Liaise with AGRA’s Finance department in the development of proposal budgets.
Key Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience required:
•
Minimum of a Master’s degree in development sciences including
Sociology, Development Studies, Anthropology, Economics or a related
field;
• At least 10 years’ experience in international development
with demonstrable success in resource mobilization for large
multilateral, bilateral agencies or international organizations;
• Sound understanding of the donor financing landscape and processes with the ability to build strategic donor relations;
• Ability to work on performance-based targets for fundraising; and
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French will be an advantage.
How to apply:
For more information on these positions, applicants can visit www.agra.org
An
attractive remuneration package commensurate with the position’s
responsibilities will be negotiated with the successful candidates. If
you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the
relevant criteria for this role, please submit your application with a
detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration, e-mail
and telephone contacts and quoting the reference number on your
application letter.
To be considered, your application must be received by 15 November, 2013 addressed to:
The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Email: agra@deloitte.co.ke
Nairobi, Kenya
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Closing date: 15 Nov 2013
How to Apply
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