Vacancy: Programs Resource Mobilization Manager

Reports to: CEO

County: Nairobi

Function: Resource Mobilization

Background: I Choose Life – Africa (ICL) is one of the leading Non-Governmental Organizations that has contributed greatly to Sexual Reproductive Health efforts among the youth in Kenya today. The organization works closely with the government, universities, communities and has programs in over 210 institutions (tertiary institutions and high schools) across 16 Counties in Kenya and reaches over 1 million youth annually with behavior change communication messages.

Vision & Mission: ICL's vision is to see a ‘Healthy Africa, Empowered People!’ The organization seeks to support to the implementation of Vision 2030 through the cascading it to the Counties. ICL's mission is to create a movement of individuals that enhance the quality of life for communities through Health initiatives, Economic empowerment, Academic and career mentoring and improved Leadership and governance (HEAL).

Job Purpose:  To identify and consolidate information about funding opportunities, coordinate concept note and proposal development, and to support the development and management of donor relationships.  
To support the development of unrestricted income streams through new business ventures, alumni and individual support mobilization, and other fundraising activities and support projects to mobilize community resources in order to reduce expenditure. 1. Project Concept Note and Proposal DevelopmentResearch new funding opportunities and donor priorities, consolidate information on donors Review requests for proposals or applications with the RM team and advise on feasibility of the programs and or projectsDirectly contribute to proposal development by writing, reviewing and submitting proposals, including maintaining high quality documentation of proposals.Liaise with donor staff, partners and respective teams to consolidate inputs for proposals, including managing to deadline select portions for the proposalLead cross-organization teams to development proposalsProvide practical support to teams in proposal development, coordinating the internal review process and providing substantive input on proposalsEdit and format proposals to a final form, as assigned2. Develop Organizational Unrestricted Income StreamsContribute to the research, business planning and launching of new business ventures in liaison with Communication and Marketing strategistContribute to the research, development and launching of fundraising campaigns in collaboration with the Communications Team as assigned.Support the planning and facilitation of fundraising activities and events, including identifying and engaging potential corporate sponsors3. Support RM Development and Management of Partner RelationshipsParticipate in strategic meetings, technical working group forums and processes to stay up to date with unfolding events or issues and ensure that ICL is best placed to advice donors on such events or issues.Develop and maintain partner intelligence and tracking tools.Establish and maintain regular contact with donors and resource mobilization networks/groups in Kenya and abroadNegotiate collaboration with partner institutions and government departments on proposals, and ensure formalization and documentation of these partnerships.Support the identification and engagement of corporate partners.4. Mobilize Community  and corporate ResourcesDevelop and monitor partnership with corporateSupport community asset mapping within projects for raising project fundsTraining and support of project staff to maximize community assets.5. Support and Train Project Teams and Affiliates in RMBuild ICL’s staff and partner’s capacity in resource mobilization by maintaining quality and fit for purpose structures, systems and tools.Support the facilitation of regular RM Team meetings.Deliver training to ICL staff, Affiliates and other groups in resource mobilization as required.Bachelor’s degree in development sciences (Sociology, Development studies, Anthropology, Economics or related field).Post-graduate qualification in program/project design and development      Experience, Skills and Abilities Minimum 4 years work experience in an NGO in relevant field.Experience in resource mobilization, including identifying CFP/RFA and developing concept notes and proposals (minimum 2 years)Experience in project managementExperience in research and analysis.Ability to identify and asses relevant CFPs and RFAs.Good understanding of donor environment both within Kenya as well as internationally.Good understanding of budgeting and finance and is able to compile a proposal budget.Ability to organize work of self and other effectively, carry out thorough planning, and meet tight deadlines.Be flexible, adaptable and dynamic.    Application and contact details:
Send your application through email to hr@ichooselife.or.ke to reach us on or before 27th June 2014. Clearly mark the subject as Programs Resource Mobilization Manager and quote your current remuneration package. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. I Choose Life- Africa is an equal opportunity employer.

Program Officer, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Water and Livelihoods Network (WALINET) is a National Civil Society Organization dealing with Water, Integrated Natural Resources Management, Livelihoods and Devolution.
The Organization’s core focus is to advocate for better water services delivery to citizens, promote sustainable water resources management, promote opportunities for Kenyans to utilize water resources for prosperity, and facilitate citizen participation in governance and economic development.
The position’s goal is to support the organization in enhancing its visibility and secure resources from a diversified donor base that enables it to deliver on its mission, sustain robust core operations and be nimble.

The Program Officer will serve as the primary liaison between WALINET and partners and donors among the local, bi-lateral, multi-lateral and private sector community. 

He/She will provide direction and strategic support to the resource mobilization and fundraising activities of the organization.

As such, the position holder will maintain a clear understanding of WALINET’s programs and its general strategic direction.
The Program Officer will translate partnership opportunities into both funds and leverage, in furtherance of program and resource targets.

Specific responsibilities will include:

Mobilize resources from local, bilateral and multilateral donors, philanthropic foundations and other sources; Internal liaison to the Executive Director and Program Officers in donor cultivation and follow up; Provide support to WALINET in prospecting and concept note development; Lead all donor contact, prospecting and follow up – including bilateral missions, multilateral donors and private sector donor cultivation, in conjunction with the Executive Director; Represent the organization in strategic meetings and steer strategic partnershipsKey Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience required:Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in development sciences including Sociology, Development Studies, Anthropology, Economics or a related field;Experience in development with demonstrable success in resource mobilization for growing organizations;Sound understanding of the donor financing landscape and processes with the ability to build strategic donor relations;Knowledge of the water sector is an added advantageFluency in English;To be considered, your application must be received by 7th April, 2014 addressed to:
The Executive Director
Water and Livelihoods Network
Email: hr@walinet.org
Nairobi, Kenya
For any queries regarding the position, use the contact form available at http://walinet.org/Home/Contactus
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung) is an international development and advocacy organisation with headquarters in Hannover, offices in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, and liaison offices in Berlin and Brussels. DSWs main goal is to help people free themselves from poverty. For this purpose we support integrated programs in sexual reproductive health and rights focusing on youth empowerment, advocacy, and capacity building of local partners. For more information see http://www.dsw-online.org/

DSW Kenya seeks to recruit the following staff based in the Nairobi office:

Vacancy 1: Advocacy Coordinator

General Description

The Advocacy Coordinator is primarily responsible for in-country advocacy initiatives. He/she will support local and regional advocacy initiatives and contribute effectively in the realization of the DSW Advocacy objectives and desired results.

Responsibilities:

Advocacy Leadership and Policy AnalysisProject ImplementationAdvocacy Evaluation, Reporting and DocumentationBuilding of Partner’s Advocacy CapacityNetworking and PartnershipsPost Graduate qualification in Social Sciences preferably in Development, Political Science, Communication or International Affairs. 3 years of working experience with a proven track record in policy and advocacy work is essential. Good knowledge of the functioning of the EU, including EU decision-making procedures and EU development cooperation policies/funding is desirable.Affinity for financial management Excellent oral and written English language skills  Problem solving with the ability to multi-taskVacancy 2: Resource Mobilization Coordinator

General Description

The Resource Mobilization Coordinator is primarily responsible for coordination of proposal writing processes and technical assistance. He/she will work closely with the Advocacy Coordinator to support related in-country initiatives and to enhance synergies with DSW’s work.

Responsibilities:

Proposal Writing, Review and EditingDevelopment of Resource Mobilization tools and systemsTechnical Assistance, Coaching and Training CSOs and ConsortiaScreening for EC RH/FP and Other Funding OpportunitiesNetworking and PartnershipsUniversity degree,At least 3 years of working experience in an international NGO Experience in writing proposals to main donors e.g. EU essentialExcellent English language skills (oral and written) requiredVery good communication and computer skills Interested candidates should send their CV, one page motivation letter and salary expectations to vacancies@dswkenya.org by 5th January 2013 with the job being applied for clearly stated in the subject line.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to undertake both oral and written interviews

Ministry of Public Health & Sanitation
 National Survey Communication and Mobilization Specialist
The Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation together with KNBS, NACC, KEMRI, NCAPD, NPHLS (NHRL) and other development partners is in the process of finalizing plans for a large National population-based survey to inform the HIV response in Kenya. The survey will sample 10,475households in 419 clusters.
The Ministry with support from EGPAF is therefore seeking the services of a communications specialist to undertake the development of various IEC materials, planning, and assist in the implementation of the community communication and mobilization strategy for the survey with guidance from the Communication and Mobilization Sub–committee of the National survey.
 The specialist to be recruited will be required to undertake the following tasks in consultation with the communication and mobilization subcommittee.Understand the community communication and mobilization strategy for the survey.Work together with the relevant Communication and Mobilization Sub-committee of the Survey TWG, and other stakeholders to gather information required for the development various IEC materials for community communication and mobilization.Review and finalize the Survey communication strategy.Develop targeted messages for the survey for various audiences at the national, provincial and community levels.Use existing data to determine the appropriate channels that will be used to reach the various audiences before, during and after the National survey.Develop a media plan in various media houses before, during and after the survey.Design and develop media material (e.g. media briefs& press releases) and IEC materials (e.g. posters, stickers, brochures, banners) for various target audiences to be translated in 12 local languages used in the survey.Document and report to EGPAF and the Communication and Mobilization Subcommittee of the Survey TWG on all the community communication and mobilization activities undertaken during the period.Monitor media coverage of Survey before, during, and after the survey: to ensure enlisted services are provided by the various media avenues, monitor that communication is appropriate, timely and accurate, and monitor any issues that may disrupt the communication strategy for the survey.Support journalists for effective and accurate reporting on the National survey and findings.As need arises, provide updates to the Survey TWG.This is a short-term contract. The contract will be for a period of 120 days.
 Interested Individuals are encouraged to request detailed terms of reference and scope of work from NASCOP (Strategic Information Management Unit) at 3d@nascop.or.ke
The deadline for submission of technical and financial proposal is Monday June 18th, 2012
Applications to be referenced “National Survey Communication and Mobilization” and addressed to NASCOP’s Strategic Information Management Unit at 3d@nascop.or.ke