Relief International Regional Program Development Manager (RPDM) Job in Kenya

Position:Regional Program Development Manager (RPDM)

Location:Nairobi, Kenya, with travel within regions and HQ required

Organisation: Relief International - USA

Deadline: 16 December 2010

Job type: Contract

Salary: TBD

About RI:

Relief International (RI), an international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral programs bridging relief and development, currently seeks a Regional Program Development Manager.

Position Summary:

Relief International currently seeks full-time RPDMs to represent RI in all forums and to all donors and partner agencies in assigned region, with the objective of increasing visibility for RI's work, advocating for issues important to the RI mandate, identifying and pursuing funding and other opportunities for the organization.

RPDM reports to HQ Program Development Manager.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Engage in needs assessment and identificationContribute to program design, for solicited and unsolicited programs, and for pilot and full scale programsWhere proposals are pending with donor agencies, RPDM should be familiar with the proposal and meet with donor officers to ensure program plans represent a good fit with donor objectivesWhere a proposal is not yet submitted, RPDM will attend relevant RFA/P meetings and gather information to be relayed to HQ for the preparation of proposalsParticipate in the preparation of funding proposals, including sometimes leading proposal writing effortsAttend regional and national coordination meetingsMaintain regular contact with donors, IOs, national governments, etc. to track development priorities and inform HQ of upcoming RFA/PsDisseminate information about RI achievements to donors and project a positive image of RI as an accountable and responsive NGO partnerRepresent RI in other related meetings, seminars, lectures, and presentations ensuring RI plays its full role as an active social development organization.Represent RI to the diplomatic community, particularly to ambassadors and other representatives of countries to gather relevant information related to program development, for proposal preparation, and to ensure cooperation and support for RI plansAssist the RI field offices with troubleshooting, backstopping, etc. as requested by HQIf needed, assist with the field level printing and delivery of proposals, within submission deadlinesFacilitate arrangement of appointments for the senior HQ staff when they travel to the fieldUndertake travel within the assigned region as required in the pursuit of the above tasksPrepare regular activity reports for HQUndertake other ad hoc tasks, as instructed by HQOperate within RI policy, setting an example for other field staffQualifications & Requirements:

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skillsAbility and willingness to travel between field offices and to either LA or DC as neededMA in international relations, business administration or other relevant field5 years' minimum experience INGO context, previous experience with USAID preferredProven success in grant writing, net-working and liaising with field and HQ staff when necessarySalary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Procedure: To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history, 3 professional supervisory references (whom we may contact after a second interview) with the date of availability to hrdevelopment@ri.org.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The email subject line MUST include the following: RPDM-AFRICA.

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