Carolina for Kibera (CFK) is a non-profit organization based in the Kibera community of Nairobi.

CFK exists to develop local leaders, catalyze positive change and alleviate poverty in the Kibera slum of Nairobi.

Driven by local needs, CFK’s collaborative network of programs advance health, education, ethnic cooperation, gender equality and economic empowerment, and equip local leaders with tools to strengthen the community.

More information can be found at http://www.carolinaforkibera.org/

In a bid to move the organization to greater sustainability in line with vision of the Strategic Plan 2011 – 2015, CFK seeks to recruit a young and dynamic Kenyan as its Partnerships & Sustainability Manager.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the position will be responsible for management of the organization’s Endowment Fund as well as establishing processes and systems that will enable CFK to move towards greater sustainability as an institution of benefit to its stakeholders.

Position Status: Full time.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive sustainability plan aimed at moving CFK toward greater sustainability in collaboration with the Executive Director and other organizational staff.Provide leadership in the management and growth of the CFK Endowment Fund.Actively cultivate new and existing donor relationships by exploring multiple possibilities for engagement while developing and maintaining contacts with a broad section of agencies and leaders.Conduct a comprehensive analysis of systems and structures and continuously spearhead reviews to ensure continued efficiency, effectiveness and high impact for CFK’s resource investments.Develop and spearhead the implementation of a resource mobilization strategy that would enable CFK to achieve its 2015 financial objectives for both program and core costs.Develop concepts and proposals and act as a catalyst for new resource mobilization ideas and approaches in collaboration with CFK staff and in line with the wider organizational vision.Ensure strict compliance by CFK to funding guidelines and regulations as detailed in the various funding agreements in place.Any other duties that you may be assigned from time to time.Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience

The desired candidate should posses the following:

A bachelor’s degree in development studies, business studies or related discipline or with at least 3 years of progressive work experience in resource mobilization or institutional development in a progressive institution.A thorough understanding of donor principles, trends and priorities as well as a great eye for opportunity and passion for investment and organizational development.Significant experience in designing of grant and other forms of proposals and remarkable success in securing and managing grant and other forms of funding.Experience in working as part of a multidisciplinary and culturally diverse team. The ability to work in a complex environment requiring significant collaboration is essential.Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills.Demonstrated effectiveness in written and oral communication with a good ability to communicate complex issues to a variety of audiences.Self-starter with a diligent and professional work ethic able to independently handle multiple priorities and deadlines.If you believe you merit our consideration, please email your letter of application alongside detailed Curriculum Vitae with three referees, email and day-time telephone contacts to hr@carolinaforkibera.org with the email subject: PSM 2011.

Your application must be received on or before end of business Friday, 13th June 2011.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

If you do not hear from us by the 30 July 2011, consider your application unsuccessful.

Residents of Kibera are particularly encouraged to apply.

CFK is an equal opportunity employer.

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