Oxfam Country Funding Coordinator Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy: Country Funding Coordinator
Contract Type: National Fixed Term (1 Year)
Are you a fund raiser with extensive experience with major donors? Are you able to ensure quality and consistent relationships with institutional donors and support programme teams in the management of project funding? Oxfam is committed to ridding the world of poverty. We have a conviction that people are well capable of building a livelihood without poverty on their own, once given the chance to do so. Which is why we support local projects in developing countries, and why we lobby governments and companies to take into account the interests of the poorest people.
Support the Country Programme Develop and coordinate development of the country funding strategy according to agreed Oxfam processes, by assisting the country team in planning, development and submission of competitive, high quality concept papers, donor proposals, and coordinating with the finance team, on budgets. Oversee funding processes according to Oxfam Funding Guidelines, be responsible for quality control of the funding processes and communications, and advising on brand risk management. Provide professional support, advice and training to managers/budget holders/support services in funding processes. Assess and strengthens capacity of colleagues and partner staff across the country in the planning, securing and managing of unrestricted and restricted funds. Resolve diverse and sometimes complex problems related to funding and donor relationship management. Ensure, in close collaboration with the information coordinator, effective co-ordination between affiliates in country in relation to institutional funding and information flows with Global Program Funding team. Engage in peer networks of other country fundraising staff within region, between regions and globally as appropriate. Oversee a portfolio of existing donor contracts to ensure compliance with donor requirements; ensure reports are of good quality and submitted on time; Analyse and provide advice to staff on the funding policies and requirements of different donors, seek advice and input from, colleagues in country team, affiliate HQ (donor leads) for high risk donors.Bachelor or Masters Degree in relevant area. Required country related work experience 5 or more.Significant experience in managing donor contracts and fundraising activities, in particular from institutional donors, such as ECHO, DFID, AusAID, OFDA, CIDA, UN agencies etc. Sound understanding of Program Cycle Management in emergencies and/or development environments.Strong numeracy and financial skills, particularly in developing budgets, financial management / monitoring and reporting. Proven ability to develop and present proposals and donor reports, for both internal and external audiences. Ability to research, analyse, and report Ability to network and represent Oxfam to donors and external institutions;If you believe you fit the job and person profiles please send your application to somaliajobs@oxfam.org.uk or apply online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs. The closing date for applications is 9th May 2014