Oxfam Novib Regional Institutional Funding Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Oxfam is a world-wide development organization that mobilizes the power of people against poverty.

We are looking for a Regional Institutional Funding Manager for the region Horn, East & Central Africa (HECA) 

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Full time: 40 hours / week 

Starting date: ASAP for 1 year with possibility for extension

Objective of the position 

The Regional Institutional Funding Manager for HECA covers 8 countries / business units in portfolio of which 5 countries (DRC, Uganda, Sudan, South Sudan and Somalia) have an Institutional Funding Officer in-country (sometimes shared). 

To coordinate and support fundraising initiatives in the HECA region as well as information management and monitoring. 

To identify and mobilise new sources of income for the HECA region, by applying a strong entrepreneurial approach and supporting IFOs in HECA countries.

Main tasks 

• To coordinate all fundraising initiatives for Oxfam Novib in the HECA region, including assessing funding proposing before they are signed off by the Regional Director; 
• To analyse concept notes, proposals and reports on consistency, completeness, presentation, relevance to the donor and on the correct compliance with the donor’s demands. 
• Assist in drafting and editing project/programme proposals in coordination with country teams and others; 
• To consolidate and coordinate all management information related to external funding for the HECA region, both for management, reporting and monitoring purposes; 
• to liaise directly with the external funding department in the head office on behalf of the region and consolidate and analyse quantitative and qualitative information; 
• To identify opportunities for fundraising with institutional donors, foundations and the private sector. Acquisition with (potential) donors for specific themes; 
• In doing this, be the driving force behind regional funding initiatives and sourcing; and to inform and advise country teams on new acquisition opportunities; 
• To assist and advise country teams on addressing contract management and compliance issues and to alert the Regional Director of important issues and risks; 
• To support, recruit and train Institutional Funding staff in the HECA region; 
• To coordinate with funding staff of other affiliates, in particular with the regional funding office on Oxfam GB in Nairobi;
• To work with country teams and the Programme Development Coordinator in the Hague in building a strong programmatic base in line with identified thematic priorities; 
• To maintain contacts with embassies and other donor institutions and make continuous investments to expand the network.

You 

• Have a University degree in international relations, development studies, anthropology, geography, or related field and proven experience at this level; 
• Have at least 5 years of work experience in the field of development cooperation preferably with an NGO; 
• Have experience with identifying fundraising opportunities preferably for NGOs and a good track-record of successfully acquired funding and donor-compliant implementation of programs; 
• Have experience with preparing project proposals for institutional donor agencies, including the European Commission, ECHO and private foundations as well as experience with other main donors’ rules and regulations; 
• Have extensive knowledge of HECA (preferred); 
• Have experience and knowledge of project cycle management, including monitoring, technical and financial reporting;
• Have good communication and coaching skills; 
• Have good knowledge of the INGO sector; are a natural networker with substantial experience of building relationships with (potential) donors; bringing a network of donor agencies is an asset;
• Having a relevant thematic specialization is an asset as is a strong background in programming and project management; 
• Have the willingness and ability to travel regularly; 
• Have English and French proficiency both orally and in writing.

We offer a competitive, fair and comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors. 

We offer a gross salary in the range of € 2,933,- to € 4,512,- on the basis of a fulltime position. 

This is excl. 8% holiday fee, additional expat allowances will be offered.

How to Apply:

Are you interested? 

Send your application in English in writing, including a motivation letter and curriculum vitae and mentioning reference number (5-6333) to jobs@oxfamnovib.nl to the attention of Shabinah Asgarali, HR Officer, no later than 11 July 2014.

Interviews will take place within a week after the deadline. 

For further information about the role, please contact the Regional Director for HECA (robbert.van.den.berg@oxfamnovib.nl).