IRDO Resource Mobilization Coordinator Job in Kisumu Kenya

Impact Research and Development Organization (IRDO) is a registered Kenyan Non-Governmental Organization with a main office in Kisumu City, western Kenya and regional offices in Siaya, Kisumu, Migori, Busia, Homabay, Turkana, Uasin Gishu, Nairobi, Trans Nzoia and West Pokot counties. 

IRDO’s principal mandate is to improve community health and development gains by promoting local research and implementing evidence-based public health and development programs that respect and leverage community resources. 

Following the development of its second Strategic & Development Plan (2013-2017), IRDO is looking for a Resource Mobilization Coordinator to take lead in raising resources required to achieve the five strategic goals.
 

Position: Resource Mobilization Coordinator
 

Supervisor: The Director/CEO
 

Location: Kisumu City, western Kenya
 

Job Summary: To take lead in raising resources from international and national donors, foundations, charities, embassies, corporates etc by providing technical advice, guidance and supporting the development of high quality proposals as well as programs and research activities that aligns to IRDO strategic goals.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead IRDO in the diversification of its sources of income to support its operations.
• Lead in the coordination of preparation and submission of project proposals.
• Lead in the identification of funding opportunities and support key staff in the preparation and submission of proposals.
• Carry out donor mapping, research, situational analysis of donors to understand their priorities, requirements and preferences.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social/Behavioural Sciences, Development Studies, Community Health and any other related fields. Holders of Masters degree have an added advantage.
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of international and national donors, foundations, charities, embassies, corporates etc.
• At least 3 years experience and proven track record of generating income from international and national donors, foundations, charities, embassies, corporates etc.
• Demonstrable experience in planning, writing, reviewing, submitting project proposals, applications and concept notes to potential donors.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint.

Submit applications, complete with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, names and telephone numbers of three professional referees, current and expected salary, to reach the undersigned not later than 31st December 2013. 

Or Email your applications to: careers@impact-rdo.org.

The Human Resources Officer,
Impact Research and Development Organization
P. O. Box 9171 - 40141
Kisumu.