Practical Action is an international development agency working with poor communities to help them choose and use technology to improve their lives today and in generations to come.
We are seeking to recruit individuals with strong self drive for success, high motivation, strategic thinking and proactive team playing to fill the following vacant positions:
1. Fundraising Manager – based in Nairobi
Reporting to the Regional Director, this senior management position will lead the
process of diversifying our donor portfolio and ultimately increasing our funding
from government and multilateral institutions, Trusts, Foundations and Corporate
bodies for the regional office. The Fundraising Manager will be expected to help
Practical Action in achieving its vision of reaching many more poor people in the
region through programmes of work that build on secure financial foundation.
Further, s/he will be responsible for generating revenue from diverse sources and
supporting the development, nurturing and managing of key external relationships
and partnerships. The role will be delivered through a more commercial/business
oriented approach than is common in traditional NGO based fundraising.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute a regional fundraising strategy and objectives; design a
detailed fundraising plan and ensure KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are
met;
• Work closely with the Regional Director and other members of the Regional
Management Team to monitor and analyse the external funding environment and
trends,identify prospective donors,organize appropriate levels of engagement
and develop strategic proposals targeting different funding streams;
• Work effectively with other members of the Regional Management Team
to develop relationships and ensure continuity of loyalty by developing,
coordinating and implementing high quality communications;
• Proactively develop opportunities to secure programme funding and
consultancy work through building partnerships, networks and positive working
relationships with external contacts, consultants and associates;
• Effectively work with Quality Assurance to support programme teams in
conceptualizing programs and projects, develop budgets, write proposals and
reports in compliance with donor requirements;
• Secure opportunities for the Consulting Arm of Practical Action to extend its
services and influence to development partners and institutions in the region;
• Maintain restricted funding information systems and records on donor
intelligence;
• Assess and build the capacity of programme staff and partners to fundraise and
manage the restricted funding portfolio; and
• Initiate and maintain strong partnerships with relevant public, community based
institutions and other NGOs to collaborate on government and other funding
proposals;
Qualifications, skills and competencies
• Minimum Master’s degree in Business Management/Marketing and
Administration/International Development;
• Minimum 7 years relevant experience, 3 of which must have been at senior
management level;
• Proven success working within and/or seeking funds from complex
institutional funders (such as DFID, USAID/OFDA, DANIDA, EU, World Bank/
International Finance Corporation, African Development Bank), foundations
and corporates;
• Knowledge of international development and a good understanding of current
donor trends;
• Proven knowledge of international fundraising techniques and management
thereof;
• Proven experience in strategic planning, project management and financial
management;
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
(excellent skills in public speaking, presentations, correspondence, proposals
and reports writing);
• Proven ability to conceptualize, think strategically, innovate, plan and execute
ideas as well as transfer knowledge and skills;
• A drive to cultivate and close new and existing revenue opportunities; and
• Experience living and working in at least 2 different countries in the Eastern Africa /Sub-Saharan Africa.
Application together with a CV indicating the current and expected salary,
and names of three professional referees plus their day-time contacts should be
submitted to Practical Action by email on: recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke. to be
received no later than 20th November 2011. Please quote the position applied
for in the subject line.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Practical Action is an “equal opportunities” employer and highly
encourages women to apply.
We are seeking to recruit individuals with strong self drive for success, high motivation, strategic thinking and proactive team playing to fill the following vacant positions:
1. Fundraising Manager – based in Nairobi
Reporting to the Regional Director, this senior management position will lead the
process of diversifying our donor portfolio and ultimately increasing our funding
from government and multilateral institutions, Trusts, Foundations and Corporate
bodies for the regional office. The Fundraising Manager will be expected to help
Practical Action in achieving its vision of reaching many more poor people in the
region through programmes of work that build on secure financial foundation.
Further, s/he will be responsible for generating revenue from diverse sources and
supporting the development, nurturing and managing of key external relationships
and partnerships. The role will be delivered through a more commercial/business
oriented approach than is common in traditional NGO based fundraising.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute a regional fundraising strategy and objectives; design a
detailed fundraising plan and ensure KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are
met;
• Work closely with the Regional Director and other members of the Regional
Management Team to monitor and analyse the external funding environment and
trends,identify prospective donors,organize appropriate levels of engagement
and develop strategic proposals targeting different funding streams;
• Work effectively with other members of the Regional Management Team
to develop relationships and ensure continuity of loyalty by developing,
coordinating and implementing high quality communications;
• Proactively develop opportunities to secure programme funding and
consultancy work through building partnerships, networks and positive working
relationships with external contacts, consultants and associates;
• Effectively work with Quality Assurance to support programme teams in
conceptualizing programs and projects, develop budgets, write proposals and
reports in compliance with donor requirements;
• Secure opportunities for the Consulting Arm of Practical Action to extend its
services and influence to development partners and institutions in the region;
• Maintain restricted funding information systems and records on donor
intelligence;
• Assess and build the capacity of programme staff and partners to fundraise and
manage the restricted funding portfolio; and
• Initiate and maintain strong partnerships with relevant public, community based
institutions and other NGOs to collaborate on government and other funding
proposals;
Qualifications, skills and competencies
• Minimum Master’s degree in Business Management/Marketing and
Administration/International Development;
• Minimum 7 years relevant experience, 3 of which must have been at senior
management level;
• Proven success working within and/or seeking funds from complex
institutional funders (such as DFID, USAID/OFDA, DANIDA, EU, World Bank/
International Finance Corporation, African Development Bank), foundations
and corporates;
• Knowledge of international development and a good understanding of current
donor trends;
• Proven knowledge of international fundraising techniques and management
thereof;
• Proven experience in strategic planning, project management and financial
management;
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
(excellent skills in public speaking, presentations, correspondence, proposals
and reports writing);
• Proven ability to conceptualize, think strategically, innovate, plan and execute
ideas as well as transfer knowledge and skills;
• A drive to cultivate and close new and existing revenue opportunities; and
• Experience living and working in at least 2 different countries in the Eastern Africa /Sub-Saharan Africa.
Application together with a CV indicating the current and expected salary,
and names of three professional referees plus their day-time contacts should be
submitted to Practical Action by email on: recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke. to be
received no later than 20th November 2011. Please quote the position applied
for in the subject line.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Practical Action is an “equal opportunities” employer and highly
encourages women to apply.