Resource Mobilization Officer

Act formerly Pact Kenya is a Kenyan non governmental organization that facilitates institutional development of civil society organizations through grants management and capacity development. We believe that empowered communities are able to independently address challenges and constraints facing them with a view to earning a dignified living, economic independence and political participation. We work in environment and natural resources management, conflict management and peace building, democracy and governance and women empowerment. We are seeking to recruit a competent individual for the following position to be based at our Nairobi office to support in resource mobilization for Act’s programs and projects.

RESOURCE MOBILIZATION OFFICER Reporting to New Business Development Manager, the Resource Mobilisation Officer will primarily be responsible mobilising funding and other programs for Act’s programs and projects that include consultancy and grant making

Specific Responsibilities: Excellence Agenda Support projects and programs in achieving Act Resource Mobilization targets. Build Act staff and partners capacity in resource mobilization and consultancy by setting up structures, systems and tools Work with the NBD manager to ensure that excellence in resource mobilization remains top of the Act agenda. Document on a monthly basis achievements of NBD in terms of submissions, success rates and challenges. Contribute to discussion in NBD and staff management and other team meetings, as appropriate. Working with NBD manager and NBD staff develop and manage NBD resource mobilization plan starting 2011 – 2014 Oversee development of specific work plans related to the plan. Reviews the implementation of the plan working with NBD staff

Donor Development Carry out donor policy analysis with focus on gaining a thorough understanding of their funding approaches and programs Support new business development and ensure proposals have tangible measures of success and oversee quality implementation of new programs Work with a team of new business development professionals to grow Act's programs and pursue excellent programme design practice Coordinate and manage proposal development to donors working with NBD manager and NBD staff Directly contribute to proposal development by writing, reviewing and submitting proposals Contribute to strategic decisions on new business Development Review requests for proposals/applications with NBD manager advise on feasibility of the programs /projects Develop a resource mobilization strategy for Act!

Representation and Networking Represent programs and Act as directed and as appropriate. Establish and maintain regular contact with donors and resource mobilization networks/groups in Kenya and abroad. Liaise and co-ordinate with the appropriate government and private sector bodies, whenever appropriate, to ensure successful resource mobilization and program implementation. Identify partnership with institutions and government departments and donors in support of Act activities. Participate in strategic meetings, forums and processes to stay up to date with unfolding events or issues and ensure that Act! is best placed to advice donors on such events or issues.

Performance Indicators Meet at least weekly with NDB team. Document new program ideas and strategic opportunities for the development of full proposals by partner CSOs. Provide a monthly update on the achievement of NBD Document new or shifting specialist knowledge in the Act program areas. Negotiate collaboration with partner institutions and government departments. Any agreements on these collaborations will be well documented and well filed for easy retrieval and future use. Meet above 80% financial targets of NBD

Qualifications, Experience and Skills The minimum required academic and professional skills for the jobholder to perform successfully in their job include:

A bachelors degree in development sciences (sociology, development studies, economics, political science or related field) A thorough understanding of development programming A minimum of 3 years experience designing winning a programs of at least US$ 2M Experience in Research and analysis including consultancy Good understanding of major donors’ funding and development approaches Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Proven planning and organizing abilities; Flexible, adaptable, dynamic and culturally sensitive Strong analytical skills; High integrity, commitment to service and respect for diversity Commitment to working for a Kenyan NGO with high potential for growth

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