DSW Resource Mobilisation Officer Jobs recruitment in Nairobi Kenya 2014
DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung) is an international development and advocacy organisation that seeks to empower young people and communities in low- and middle-income countries by addressing the issue of population dynamics and by improving health as key to sustainable development.
With headquarters in Hannover and liaison offices in Berlin and Brussels, DSW works in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Job title: Resource Mobilisation Officer
The Resource Mobilisation Officer supports the country office in implementing it’s resource mobilisation strategy.
S/he will lead implementation of resource mobilization related programmes and projects in line with the strategic goals and objectives
S/he will work in close cooperation with the Partnerships & Communication Manager to ensure the effective and efficient implementation of resource mobilization activities in the Country.
S/he also cooperates closely with other staff to effectively link project design, quality implementation and reporting.
General areas of responsibility:
- Coordinate proposal development (identification of proposal team members, timeline planning, analysis of application requirements, etc.) and ensure effective and efficient flow of information among internal and external stakeholders
- Writes, reviews and edits proposals in close cooperation with the fundraising team and partner organisations, including preparing proposal budgets
- Supports the development of resource mobilisation tools and systems for DSW Kenya
- Provides technical assistance and training in resource mobilization to strategic partners
- Perform analysis of application requirements and guide proposal team through guidelines and donor requirements to make sound bid decisions
- Help facilitate evolution of proposal strategy, such as competitive analysis, developing competitive themes and technical approach, and selecting project partners.
- Oversee or support production of final technical proposals and budgets.
- Identify funding opportunities and disseminate funding opportunity alerts
- Research, monitor, analyse and report on EU policies and funds affecting global reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, population and poverty reduction.
- Supports the preparing regular reports to donors according to DSW guidelines and procedures
- Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
- University degree (MA or MSc preferred)
- Excellent English and Kiswahili language skills (oral and written) required, additional language skills advantageous
- Familiarity with the funding processes of major donors
- Experience in training/facilitation
- Experience in budget preparation
- Knowledge of data-management software and computer skills
- At least 3 years of relevant working experience
- Ability to work effectively in teams, build positive working relationships and foster open communications.
- Ability to work in international and multicultural settings, including international travel.
Ideal start date: Immediate
DSW is an equal opportunity employer
If you are interested, please send your application (CV and motivation letter – including current and expected salary) with the specific job title clearly indicated in the email subject line to: vacancies@dswkenya.org
Deadline for application: 24th January 2014
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted