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Oxfam
Novib (ON), a Dutch based INGO is a member of Oxfam International (OI), a
world-wide confederation of more than 14 organizations working for change and
development.
Oxfam’s vision is a just world without poverty. It believes that people are capable of building their own livelihood without poverty, provided they are given the chance to do so.
Oxfam responds to humanitarian needs in more than 120 countries and works with hundreds of thousands of supporters and volunteers who make up its international network of concern, action and solidarity.
Oxfam supports local projects in developing countries, and lobbies governments and companies to take into account the interests of the poorest people, and to increase its impact on development and humanitarian issues.
Institutional Funding Officer - Somalia
Fulltime position
Based in Nairobi, Kenya
Purpose of the job
To identify and develop new sources of income in order to maximize external funding for programmers, by applying a strong entrepreneurial approach to spotting and maximizing funding opportunities for the region, through targeted donor relation building and through cooperation with ON HQ Marketing and Fundraising Unit.
Required knowledge
Oxfam’s vision is a just world without poverty. It believes that people are capable of building their own livelihood without poverty, provided they are given the chance to do so.
Oxfam responds to humanitarian needs in more than 120 countries and works with hundreds of thousands of supporters and volunteers who make up its international network of concern, action and solidarity.
Oxfam supports local projects in developing countries, and lobbies governments and companies to take into account the interests of the poorest people, and to increase its impact on development and humanitarian issues.
Institutional Funding Officer - Somalia
Fulltime position
Based in Nairobi, Kenya
Purpose of the job
To identify and develop new sources of income in order to maximize external funding for programmers, by applying a strong entrepreneurial approach to spotting and maximizing funding opportunities for the region, through targeted donor relation building and through cooperation with ON HQ Marketing and Fundraising Unit.
Required knowledge
- Completed an academic degree relevant to the position preferably in Economics.
- Experience in organizational analysis & partnership, grant management & project management.
- Ability to set measurable deadlines and standards, and monitors progress of the results
- Able argue from the interest of Oxfam Novib to reach creative solutions and agreements with donors and others.
- Act proactive in a complex international environment, where there is a case of political economic interest, contradictions, cultural differences, and strategic or policy decisions.
- Encourages others to express ideas and convert them into constructive contributions but maintains a right balance between understanding and acceptance.
- Ability to take into account the different opinions, (cultural) backgrounds and interest when underpinning own opinion.
- At least 5 year experience in the relevant field.
- Excellent social skills and a team-player.
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral in English.
- Knowledge of Somalia context is an asset and willingness to travel to Somalia.
Application procedure
Applications (full curriculum vitae and motivation letter) to: vacancy@oxfamnovib.or.ke for full job description can be requested on the above mail address.
Application deadline: Friday the 16th September 2011 by COB.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Applications (full curriculum vitae and motivation letter) to: vacancy@oxfamnovib.or.ke for full job description can be requested on the above mail address.
Application deadline: Friday the 16th September 2011 by COB.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
