Funding Coordinator
National Plus Level C2
Salary: GBP20,619
– GBP27,642 net per annum and other substantial benefits
Fixed Term 2 years – Accompanied post based in Nairobi; Kenya
Who we are
Oxfam’s Kenya Programme is a complex programme that incorporates both rapid and
slow onset emergencies as well as longer term development and policy work.
Oxfam Kenya applies a one programme approach which means it has multiple
activities that support a holistic approach to humanitarian, development and
advocacy for long lasting change in poverty reduction.
Oxfam in Kenya works principally in Turkana, Dadaab and Wajir, the Nairobi
informal settlements and on national level advocacy and coordination issues in
multi stakeholder fora.
This post will work closely with all programmes and is based in Nairobi with
limited travel to field programme sites.
He/ she will report to the Business Support Manager and works in close
coordination with the Regional Funding Team in HECA.
We require a highly experienced Funding Coordinator for Oxfam GB Kenya programme to deliver successfully on the country
strategy
The Role
This role will lead on the planning, coordination, securing and management of
restricted income to enable Oxfam in Kenya to deliver on the country strategy
(Joint Country & Analysis Strategy - JCAS).
The role provides expertise on managing our resource base and relationships
with key institutional donors.
The post holder will strengthen the capacity of relevant staff across the
country in the planning, securing and managing of restricted funds. It will
also involve in resolving diverse and sometimes complex problems with impact in
funding area and recommending changes to processes, collect information from a
wide range of well-defined sources.
Person specification
To be successful in this role, you will have significant experience-based
skills in planning, securing and managing funds from institutional donors such
as EU, ECHO, DFID, OFDA, and UN agencies and sound understanding of
institutional and government donors, funding policies and NGO programming in
emergencies and/or development environments.
It is essential to have strong technical knowledge of donor funding proposals
and log frames in thematic area.
Experience of capacity building in relation to fundraising or programme
development is essential.
You will be self-motivated, target driven and an entrepreneurial approach to
exploiting fundraising opportunities.
You will be required to have excellent communication and team working skills.
To apply
If you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV
detailing your experience for the post and including daytime telephone contacts
and two referees, preferably your current line managers to
kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk or apply online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs
using Ref: INT5055
Applications deadline is 5th February 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our
organization
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